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Caroline Rush

Chief Executive, British Fashion Council

The career publicist is credited with increasing the visibility and importance of London Fashion Week on the international circuit.

Caroline Rush
Fashion Week

In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.

Fashion Week

In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.


Fashion Week

In London, Is Extinction Rebellion Out-Marketing Fashion?

The activist group’s calls to ‘cancel’ London Fashion Week have failed, but its demands that the industry clean up its act have made headlines.

Fashion Week

In London, Is Extinction Rebellion Out-Marketing Fashion?

The activist group’s calls to ‘cancel’ London Fashion Week have failed, but its demands that the industry clean up its act have made headlines.


Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Opens Its Doors With Public Catwalk Shows

For tickets priced from £135 ($169), audiences can watch models walk the catwalk in outfits by designers Alexa Chung, Henry Holland and self-portrait.

Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Opens Its Doors With Public Catwalk Shows

For tickets priced from £135 ($169), audiences can watch models walk the catwalk in outfits by designers Alexa Chung, Henry Holland and self-portrait.


News & Analysis

LFW Cheat Sheet: Designers to Know This Season

This season’s emerging talents will confront ugly truths, defy norms and embrace contradictions. Here’s who to look out for.

News & Analysis

LFW Cheat Sheet: Designers to Know This Season

This season’s emerging talents will confront ugly truths, defy norms and embrace contradictions. Here’s who to look out for.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit

This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit

This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.


Fashion Week

Fashion Week’s Latest Experiment: Charging for Admission

Historically, exclusivity has been baked into all aspects of fashion week. But this season New York- and London-based designers are opening their shows up to the general public — for a price.

Fashion Week

Fashion Week’s Latest Experiment: Charging for Admission

Historically, exclusivity has been baked into all aspects of fashion week. But this season New York- and London-based designers are opening their shows up to the general public — for a price.


Luxury

Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.

Luxury

Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.


News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.

News & Analysis

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.


Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.

Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.


Fashion Week

Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush

Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.

Fashion Week

Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush

Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.


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