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British Fashion Council

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a not-for-profit organisation based in London that works to promote and support British fashion design globally. It operates the official London Fashion Week schedule and organises the British Fashion Awards.

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Sustainability

Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry

The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.

Sustainability

Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry

The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.


Luxury

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Grace Wales Bonner, Bella Hadid and Burberry Among 2022 Fashion Award Winners

The star-studded annual ceremony recognised a mix of established talent and rising stars, while also paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Luxury

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Grace Wales Bonner, Bella Hadid and Burberry Among 2022 Fashion Award Winners

The star-studded annual ceremony recognised a mix of established talent and rising stars, while also paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.


Luxury

Media Executive David Pemsel Named New BFC Chair

The former Guardian Media Group CEO and founder of communications agency ScienceMagic.Inc will succeed Stephanie Phair as chairman of the British Fashion Council.

Luxury

Media Executive David Pemsel Named New BFC Chair

The former Guardian Media Group CEO and founder of communications agency ScienceMagic.Inc will succeed Stephanie Phair as chairman of the British Fashion Council.


Fashion Week

How London Fashion Week Soldiered On

Emerging labels made tough choices and quick pivots in order to stage their shows after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Fashion Week

How London Fashion Week Soldiered On

Emerging labels made tough choices and quick pivots in order to stage their shows after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.


Global Markets

Unpacking Luxury’s Response to the War in Ukraine

Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.

Global Markets

Unpacking Luxury’s Response to the War in Ukraine

Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.


Fashion Week

In London, Multicultural Start-Ups Shine

Ahluwalia, Labrum and Saul Nash’s collections — steeped in the Indian, West African and Caribbean heritage of their founders — stood out at the London fashion week that closed today.

Fashion Week

In London, Multicultural Start-Ups Shine

Ahluwalia, Labrum and Saul Nash’s collections — steeped in the Indian, West African and Caribbean heritage of their founders — stood out at the London fashion week that closed today.


Fashion Week

Should Brands Cancel Fashion Shows?

Omicron has thrown a wrench in Fashion Month, leaving brands to weigh their options for handling an increasingly familiar conundrum.

Fashion Week

Should Brands Cancel Fashion Shows?

Omicron has thrown a wrench in Fashion Month, leaving brands to weigh their options for handling an increasingly familiar conundrum.


Fashion Week

Omicron Puts Fashion Week in Flux

As Omicron infections surge across fashion’s global capitals, the industry faces a now-familiar dilemma: whether or not to steam ahead with in-person fashion week show plans amid rising health and safety concerns.

Fashion Week

Omicron Puts Fashion Week in Flux

As Omicron infections surge across fashion’s global capitals, the industry faces a now-familiar dilemma: whether or not to steam ahead with in-person fashion week show plans amid rising health and safety concerns.


Fashion Week

London to Skip January Fashion Week as Covid Concerns Loom

The British Fashion Council cited 'uncertainties arising from Covid-19' as the reason for not hosting an official London Fashion Week event next month.

Fashion Week

London to Skip January Fashion Week as Covid Concerns Loom

The British Fashion Council cited 'uncertainties arising from Covid-19' as the reason for not hosting an official London Fashion Week event next month.


News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh Honoured at Fashion Awards

The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.

News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh Honoured at Fashion Awards

The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.