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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
News & Analysis

London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free

According to a survey by the BFC, no animal fur will feature on the London catwalks or in designer presentations this season.

News & Analysis

London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free

According to a survey by the BFC, no animal fur will feature on the London catwalks or in designer presentations this season.


Fashion Week

A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus

The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.

Fashion Week

A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus

The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.


Fashion Week

Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair

The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.

Fashion Week

Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair

The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.


Fashion Week

Unveiling Saudi Arabia’s Power Brokers

Last week’s Arab Fashion Week Riyadh focused the world’s attention on Saudi Arabian design and the country’s push for women’s rights, but who are the real power brokers in this fashion market worth $15 billion?

Fashion Week

Unveiling Saudi Arabia’s Power Brokers

Last week’s Arab Fashion Week Riyadh focused the world’s attention on Saudi Arabian design and the country’s push for women’s rights, but who are the real power brokers in this fashion market worth $15 billion?


Fashion Week

For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity

The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.

Fashion Week

For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity

The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.


Fashion Week

Big Designers Step off London Men's Catwalk Amid Digital Disruption

With a shortage of big names on the catwalk this year, organisers said the event was returning to how it was originally envisioned — as a platform for young British talent.

Fashion Week

Big Designers Step off London Men's Catwalk Amid Digital Disruption

With a shortage of big names on the catwalk this year, organisers said the event was returning to how it was originally envisioned — as a platform for young British talent.


China

China’s New Wave of Female Fashion Executives

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese executives and their power moves are in the spotlight, Plaza 66 reopens in Shanghai and Dior continues its digital innovation.

China

China’s New Wave of Female Fashion Executives

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese executives and their power moves are in the spotlight, Plaza 66 reopens in Shanghai and Dior continues its digital innovation.


News & Analysis

Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?

Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art have emerged as the top schools in BoF’s first Global Fashion School Rankings. But our survey also reveals widespread dissatisfaction amongst the more than 4,000 students and alumni who participated in our survey. Is fashion education selling a false dream?

News & Analysis

Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?

Central Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art have emerged as the top schools in BoF’s first Global Fashion School Rankings. But our survey also reveals widespread dissatisfaction amongst the more than 4,000 students and alumni who participated in our survey. Is fashion education selling a false dream?


News & Analysis

Making Sense of the Anti-Fur Protests at London Fashion Week

This season, London Fashion Week was met with activism on a much bigger scale than usual, with protests outside Burberry, Gareth Pugh and the British Fashion Council’s show space.

News & Analysis

Making Sense of the Anti-Fur Protests at London Fashion Week

This season, London Fashion Week was met with activism on a much bigger scale than usual, with protests outside Burberry, Gareth Pugh and the British Fashion Council’s show space.


Sustainability

British Fashion Council Launches Climate Change Initiative with Vivienne Westwood

The Fashion Switch programme will focus on the commitment to green energy tariffs and has already signed companies including Kering and Selfridges.

Sustainability

British Fashion Council Launches Climate Change Initiative with Vivienne Westwood

The Fashion Switch programme will focus on the commitment to green energy tariffs and has already signed companies including Kering and Selfridges.


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