Cultural News: OMODA Takes the Wheel at London Fashion Week as Chinese Carmakers Accelerate UK Expansion

When the British Fashion Council (BFC) unveiled the final schedule for London Fashion Week this February, it did more than confirm the line-up for one of the capital’s most influential cultural events. It also announced that Chinese automotive marque OMODA will serve as Principal Partner for the February 2026 edition, which runs from Thursday 19 February to Monday 23 February.

The appointment signals a deliberate convergence of automotive branding and high fashion. Rather than relying solely on conventional car marketing channels, OMODA is positioning itself within a fashion-led cultural framework, aligning vehicle design with creativity, lifestyle and self-expression — qualities long associated with London Fashion Week.  In doing so, the company is seeking to recast the car not merely as a functional product, but as a design-driven lifestyle statement.

Such positioning is particularly resonant in the UK, where the fashion and creative industries exert considerable influence over consumer perception and brand equity. By embedding itself in a globally recognised cultural platform, OMODA gains exposure to affluent and trend-conscious audiences who may be less responsive to traditional automotive advertising. The strategy also addresses lingering assumptions in parts of the market that Chinese-built vehicles compete primarily on price rather than on design or innovation.

The timing is notable. Chinese car manufacturers have expanded rapidly in the UK over the past 12 to 18 months. Industry figures indicate that Chinese-branded vehicles accounted for close to 10 per cent of all new car registrations in 2025, almost double the previous year’s share. Growth has been driven by a combination of competitive pricing, increasingly sophisticated battery and hybrid technology, and a widening model range from brands including MG, BYD (Build Your Dreams), OMODA and Jaecoo.

Marketplaces such as Auto Trader and Carwow have reported sharp increases in search interest, enquiries and listings for Chinese electric vehicles, particularly from BYD, with year-on-year enquiry volumes rising by several hundred per cent. The appeal has been strongest among younger buyers attracted by value, technology and contemporary styling.

Laura Weir, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, described OMODA as a natural fit for the event. She said the brand’s commitment to design and innovation made it “a powerful partner for LFW”, adding that the collaboration would champion individuality and creativity while supporting a February schedule that reflects “the energy, diversity and ambition of London fashion”.

Under the principal partnership, OMODA will provide VIP shuttle services using its flagship OMODA 9 SHS and the new OMODA 7 SHS, which will make its public debut during the week. The company will also partner with ROKSANDA for a 20th anniversary celebration dinner, host an immersive digital hub within the BFC NEWGEN Show Space, and collaborate on a digital content series alongside additional initiatives directly supporting designers.

Victor Zhang, OMODA UK Country Director, framed the partnership as a statement of cultural intent. He said London Fashion Week celebrates creativity and design — principles at the core of the brand — and argued that the presence of the OMODA 7 SHS and 9 SHS throughout the week would demonstrate vehicles that combine style, luxury and hybrid flexibility.

For OMODA, the association is more than event sponsorship; it is an attempt to anchor the brand within contemporary British cultural life. As Chinese automotive groups consolidate their foothold in the UK market, such cross-sector alliances suggest a shift from competing solely on price and specification to competing on narrative, design credibility and cultural relevance.

Images from BFC / London Fashion Week / OMODA

Explore London Fashion Week (February19 - 23 2026) Schedule HERE.

The British Fashion Council thanks all partners, suppliers and supporters whose commitment makes LFW possible. Principal Partner – OMODA. Official Partners – Mayor of London, The Londoner and TONI&GUY.

Fashion Event: London Fashion Week to Return This September with Expanded Line-Up and Global Focus

London Fashion Week (LFW)* will return this autumn, running from 18 to 22 September, with an expanded schedule celebrating Britain’s bold creative voice and welcoming a new wave of talent. The British Fashion Council (BFC) has confirmed a line-up featuring both established names and rising designers, alongside a series of strategic changes aimed at strengthening the event’s cultural and commercial impact.

Burberry SS 2021

This season marks an 18 per cent increase in the number of designers showing on the official schedule, reflecting Chief Executive Laura Weir’s renewed focus on cultural relevance, global competitiveness, and meaningful support for emerging talent.

Among the changes, the BFC has waived show fees for designer members presenting physical shows on the main schedule and doubled investment in the LFW Guest Programme—supported by the Department for Business and Trade—to host a larger cohort of international press, buyers, and cultural commentators.

Emilia Wickstead

The provisional schedule includes fashion powerhouses such as Burberry, Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, Simone Rocha, and Roksanda—celebrating its 20th anniversary—alongside the influential talent incubator Fashion East, which marks its 25th year. 

Roksanda AW24

JW Anderson will host a special evening event in collaboration with the BFC to celebrate the brand’s relaunch, while BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner Conner Ives will present a new collection. Cult label Chopova Lowena returns to the schedule, joined by Ahluwalia, Harris Reed, Labrum London, Marques’Almeida, Paolo Carzana, Patrick McDowell, Richard Quinn, Talia Byre, and Tove.

Simone Rocha AW24

The BFC NEWGEN programme will once again showcase emerging talent both physically and digitally, including Aaron Esh, Aletta, Charlie Constantinou, Ewusie, Johanna Parv, Karoline Vitto, Kazna Asker, Liza Keane, Louther, Lueder, Octi, Oscar Ouyang, Pauline Dujancourt, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker, The Ouze, The Winter House, and Yaku. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has reaffirmed its support for the BFC NEWGEN showspace at 180 Strand for the next four years.

This season will also feature retail-led activations bridging culture and commerce, with stylist Harry Lambert launching a Disney x Zara collection at Selfridges and H&M returning to the schedule with “The London Issue” catwalk.

International collaboration will be in the spotlight as celebrated Indian designer Anamika Khanna makes her LFW debut. Other first-time catwalk appearances include Dreaming Eli, Kseniaschnaider, and Rory William Docherty, while Kyle Ho, Lucila Safdie, and adaptive fashion brand Unhidden will debut with standalone presentations.

LFW will conclude on Monday evening with a closing party hosted by the BFC in partnership with Outlander magazine, supported by 1664 Blanc, which returns as Principal Partner for the second year. Other official partners include eBay, Dylon, Pandora, Sprayground, The Londoner, Toni&Guy, HM Government, and the Mayor of London, with Malin+Goetz and Ocean Outdoor confirmed as official supporters.

Click HERE for the London Fashion Week schedule.

*First established in 1984, London Fashion Week is one of the world’s “Big Four” fashion showcases, alongside New York, Milan, and Paris. Organised by the British Fashion Council, the biannual event presents collections from leading British and international designers to global media, buyers, and industry figures. Renowned for its creativity, innovation, and support for emerging talent, LFW has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of designers such as Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Christopher Kane, while cementing London’s reputation as a global hub for bold, forward-thinking fashion.

Fashion Event News: British Fashion Council Cancels June 2025 London Fashion Week to Refocus on Menswear in Paris

At a time when the global garment industry is facing unprecedented challenges, the British Fashion Council (BFC) has officially cancelled the June 2025 edition of London Fashion Week (LFW), a move that reflects the month’s long-standing struggle to draw attention compared to the flagship fashion weeks held during the main international seasons. 

Instead, the BFC is said to shift its focus to London Show Rooms Paris, a platform dedicated to showcasing UK-based brands. Running from 26 June to 1 July, the event will spotlight menswear as its central theme.

Launched in 2012 as London Collections: Men, the June event once thrived as a dedicated platform for menswear, later rebranding as London Fashion Week Men’s. However, as the industry shifted toward co-ed presentations and designers opted for February or September slots—or even other cities—the appeal of the June showcase began to wane. The pandemic also took a toll, with participation remaining solid through 2022 before seeing a marked decline in 2023.

A BFC spokesperson has commented that the BFC is taking a digital-first approach, working with buyers and media partners and use their own platforms to spotlight the evolving narrative of British menswear. By scaling back to more targeted programmes in London and Paris, the Council's aim is to lay strong foundations to amplify the message of British menswear businesses. 

"We acknowledge the challenges the sector faces globally and remain committed to supporting our designers as they navigate the changing fashion landscape,” said the BFC spokesman.

Interestingly London Show Rooms Paris, which had been paused since mid-2023 before returning last September, will now take place four times a year. This gives designers affiliated with the BFC Foundation consistent opportunities to connect with international media and generate commercial momentum outside of traditional show formats.

By pivoting to the Paris-based showroom format, the BFC hopes to offer UK menswear designers a compelling international stage at a time when many peer labels are presenting collections globally. Paris, as a key hub for menswear, is expected to provide a more receptive and commercially viable environment.

Sustainability Collaboration: British Fashion Council Adopts Copenhagen Fashion Week's Sustainability Requirements

Copenhagen Fashion Week's Sustainability Requirements has been leading the fashion industry since its inception in 2020, and its introduction of a minimum set of standards that all CPHFW show & presentation schedule brands have had to conform to was adopted in January 2023.

Now the British Fashion Council and Copenhagen Fashion Week announce a new collaboration, joining forces to align their efforts to accelerate the industry's sustainability actions across the Nordic and British fashion markets. 

As part of the collaboration, the BFC will roll out the Sustainability Requirements framework developed by CPHFW. This will kick off with the BFC NEWGEN initiative in 2025, where the Minimum Standards will be embedded into the existing mandatory criteria for admission. Following an onboarding and piloting period, the full implementation will come into effect fully by January 2026.

BFC NEWGEN is the world leading designer programme which supports the best emerging fashion design talent and represents key voices in the British fashion industry. Applications are now open for highly creative designer fashion businesses that has been actively trading for less than 3 years.

Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council said: "We are thrilled to align with the Copenhagen Fashion Week Sustainability Requirements across BFC NEWGEN, this builds on our existing Minimum Standards and reaffirms our commitment to driving positive change across the global fashion industry. This partnership is a significant step in ensuring that sustainability becomes integral to the future of fashion. Together, we are creating a framework that empowers emerging designer fashion businesses to lead the way and contribute tangibly to a more sustainable and responsible industry."

Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week said:  "We are delighted to join forces with the British Fashion Council to further expand the reach of our Sustainability Requirements. This partnership not only fosters much-needed industry alignment but also underscores the unique potential of fashion weeks and councils to drive positive change within the industry. With the British Fashion Council, as an influential player in the global fashion landscape, we see a lot of potential to further amplify the impact of our collective commitment to sustainability."

This partnership is a key part of the BFC's ongoing work through its Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF). The IPF was launched as a think tank to address the fashion industry's environmental impact and aims to guide the industry toward sustainable practices, promoting climate action while serving as a platform for research, collaboration and education to accelerate positive change. 2025 marks five years of the IPF and this collaboration with CPHFW underscores the BFC's continued commitment to drive a more sustainable future. 

About the Sustainability Requirements 

The Sustainability Requirements were introduced by Copenhagen Fashion Week in close collaboration with their Knowledge Partners In Futurum and Dansk Fashion & Textile in January 2020. Since then, they have been updated during 2024 to reflect industry developments as well as changes in the EU policy landscape. The framework represents an essential part of CPHFW's sustainability strategy to drive comprehensive change in the fashion industry and was reviewed by their Advisory Board and an international panel of experts.

Since its launch, the Norwegian Fashion Hub, Oslo Runway and Berlin Fashion Week executed by Fashion Council Germany have embarked on the implementation of the Sustainability Requirements framework.

Meanwhile Copenhagen Fashion Week recently announced it had won the PETA Fashion Awards 2024, having gone fur-free. CFW has also removed wild-animal skins and feathers from the runways, reflecting its commitment to more ethical practices.⁠⁠

London Event: British Fashion Council's Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) forum, set to take place on April 18th

The British Fashion Council (BFC)'s Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) forum is scheduled to take place on April 18th in London.

This annual conference, geared towards driving action within the British fashion industry to achieve a circular fashion ecosystem in the UK by 2030, will spotlight a roster of keynote speakers. Among them are prominent figures such as Paul Dillinger, the Global Head of Design and Innovation at Levi’s, and esteemed Italian luxury fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli. Additionally, Baroness Lola Young and Simon Platts, CEO and co-founder of NED, will tackle pressing issues in their discussion on 'Human Rights and Environmental Sustainability: The Time to Act is Now.' Furthermore, Kyle Ho, Mica Phillips, and Patrick McDowell will introduce The IPF's Low Carbon Transition Programme.

In the lineup of presentations, 'Business Change Through Citizen Action' will be explored by Brontie Ansell of Lawyers for Nature, Lucy Shea from Futerra, Tyler LaMotte representing Patagonia, and climate activist Daze Aghaji.

The forum will conclude with a keynote conversation featuring June Sarpong and Thangam Debonnaire, the Shadow Secretary of State.

Characterized as an action-driven event by the BFC, the forum will conclude with audience breakout sessions aimed at fostering collaboration and accelerating positive change within the sector.

Fashion Awards 2023: British Fashion Council announces nominees for Designer of the Year and BFC Foundation Awards

The British Fashion Council has announced nominees for the Designer of the Year and BFC Foundation Awards.  The event: The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora, will take place on Monday 4th December 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Organised by the BFC, the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, the Awards celebrate the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence, and creativity. British creative energy will be celebrated for its impact on the fashion industry globally, says the BFC in the announcement.

The nominees for Designer of the Year 2023 which recognises a British or international designer whose innovative collections have made a notable impact on the industry, defining the shape of global fashion, are as follows:

Daniel Lee for Burberry

Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson & LOEWE

Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons for Prada

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

The nominees for the BFC Foundation, which recognises an initiative designer who has had a major impact on global fashion over the past year, are as follows. In honour of the 30th year of BFC NEWGEN, the shortlist, which was voted on by the Voting Committee, is focused on the BFC NEWGEN initiative.

AARON ESH

Chet Lo

Conner Ives

Paolo Carzana

Sinéad O'Dwyer

Nominees for the Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, New Establishment Menswear and the New Establishment Womenswear were announced earlier this year and can be found here. The winner of each category will be revealed on the night.

The 2023 accolades also include the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, Outstanding Achievement Award, Leader of Change as well as several Special Recognition Awards for exceptional contribution to the fashion industry. Additionally, the event will recognise 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of NEW WAVE: Creatives. Explore the NEW WAVE: Creatives here.

Separately, the BFC announced the launch of the BFC Foundation MA Joe Casely-Hayford Scholarship and the first ever recipient is Taya Francis of Nottingham Trent University. The scholarship provides support and funding to a student from a Black or mixed heritage background who has an offer from, or is currently studying for an MA at a BFC Colleges Council member university.

Also the late Joe Casely-Hayford’s posthumous Special Recognition Award will be honoured on the night of The Fashion Awards (TFA) 2023 on 4th December at the Royal Albert Hall, London. 

Both the scholarship and award pay tribute to the late designer Casely-Hayford for his enduring legacy and his incredible contributions to fashion and culture.

Fashion Awards: British Fashion Council to honour international designer and British fashion journalist in December; Nominees for Fashion Awards 2023 announced.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that Italian designer supremo Mr. Valentino Garavani, founder and former creative director of the Maison Valentino, will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards 2023 (TFA), slated for  December 4th 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. 

Valentino Garavani from British Fashion Council

Mr. Valentino is universally admired for his exquisite and groundbreaking couture creations and red-carpet gowns. Over his nearly 50 years as a designer, Mr. Valentino constructed gowns for influential and prestigious actresses, society ladies and politicians. Mr. Valentino’s extraordinary designs, dedication to craftsmanship, ubiquitous branding and business acumen have left an indelible mark on the fashion world and cemented him as a legend of haute couture.  

Additionally, British fashion journalist, renowned critic, and passionate advocate for young designers, Sarah Mower MBE, will receive a Special Recognition Award for Championing Young Designer Talent at TFA). Mower will be awarded for her outstanding contribution to the fashion industry and illustrious career in securing the pipeline of London’s fashion talent. She is a critic at Vogue, the BFC’s Ambassador for Emerging Talent, Chair of the BFC NEWGEN committee. Mower has provided prolific support to young British designers, guided by a relentless dedication to ensuring that talent from every background has the chance to participate in the industry. She is noted particularly for her support for emerging British designers has led to the rise of Ashish, Bianca Saunders, Christopher Kane, Erdem, JW Anderson, Matty Bovan, Priya Ahluwalia, Richard Quinn, Simone Rocha, SS Daley and countless others. Mower is a campaigner raising much needed scholarships for the students who will contribute to the health of the industry’s future in all its developing areas.

This year, Mower has guest curated the landmark exhibition, REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion sponsored by Alexander McQueen at the Design Museum which celebrates 30 years of BFC’s NEWGEN and tells the story of hundreds of fearless young designers who started in the UK and have transformed the fashion landscape. Mower is a Visiting Professor at Central Saint Martins, and her work has duly earned her an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Westminster University, an Honorary Fellow Royal College of Art, an Honorary Doctorate by the Academy of Art University of California, and an MBE for services to the fashion industry since 2011.

The Fashion Awards, organised by the BFC, are the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and celebrate the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence and creativity. 

 to announce its nominees for The Fashion Awards 2023 (TFA) which will take place on Monday 4th December 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall.  TFA, organised by the BFC, are the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation and celebrate the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence, and creativity. In particular, British creative energy will be celebrated for its impact on the fashion industry globally.

Meanwhile TFA has also announced Award categories: Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, New Establishment Menswear and the New Establishment Womenswear, and the winners will be revealed on December 4th as well. Nominees were presented to a Voting Committee of 1,000 leading industry members who will vote on the winners.

For the first time, the public have an opportunity to vote for the Model of the Year.

The Fashion Awards 2023 Nominees are (listed in alphabetical order):-

Model of the Year - Recognises the global impact of a model who, over the last 12 months, has dominated the industry, with an influence that transcends the catwalk.

Alton Mason; Anok Yai; Kai-Isaiah Jamal; Liu Wen; Mona Tougaard; Paloma Elsesser

British Menswear Designer of the Year - Recognises a leading British menswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international menswear landscape.

Grace Wales Bonner for Wales Bonner

Kiko Kostadinov for Kiko Kostadinov

Kim Jones for Dior Men

Martine Rose for Martine Rose

Steven Stokey-Daley for S.S.DALEY 

British Womenswear Designer of the Year - Recognises a leading British womenswear designer who has consistently made a global impact with their innovative and creative designs, shaping the burgeoning international womenswear landscape

Erdem Moralıoğlu for Erdem

Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo

Nensi Dojaka for Nensi Dojaka

Roksanda Ilinčić for ROKSANDA

Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha 

New Establishment Menswear - Recognises a menswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally. Designers are chosen based on the showcasing of their collections, their business growth, and the international headlines driven by their work.

Bianca Saunders

Corteiz

LABRUM London

Nicholas Daley

Saul Nash

New Establishment Womenswear - Recognises a womenswear designer who has created a new movement in British fashion and has had a sustained impact on the industry globally. Designers are chosen based on the showcasing of their collections, their business growth, and the international headlines driven by their work.

Chopova Lowena

Dilara Fındıkoğlu

KNWLS

ROBERT WUN

Supriya Lele

 The Voting Panel for all designer awards was chaired by Caroline Issa, BFC Non-Exec Board Member and Chief Executive, Tank Magazine and made up of Bosse Myhr, Director of Womenswear and Menswear at Selfridges, Charlie Porter, Fashion Writer and Commentator, Donna Wallace, Stylist and Consultant, Ida Petersson, Buying Director, Browns Fashion, Jeanie Annan-Lewin, Creative Director, The Perfect Magazine, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Stylist, Consultant and Fashion Director, British Vogue, Karen Binns, Editor & Publisher, Mandi Lennard, Founder and Director, Mandi’s Basement, Olivia Singer, Global Editorial Director, i-D, Sarah Mower, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent & Chief Critic, Vogue Runway, Sophia Neophitou, BFC Press Committee Chair and Editor-in-Chief, 10 Magazine and 10 Men and Stavros Karelis, Founder & Buying Director, MACHINE-A.

The Voting Panel for Model of the Year was made up of Anita Bitton, Casting Director, Candice Bailey, Stylist + Creative Consultant, Carlos Nazario, Stylist, Cyndia Harvey, Hair Stylist, Finlay MacAulay, Casting Director, Jawara, Hair Stylist and Senior Beauty Editor at Large, i-D, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Stylist, Consultant and Fashion Director, British Vogue, Kate Phelan, Stylist + Creative Consultant, Rosie Vogel, Global Director of Talent and Casting, Vogue, Samuel Ellis Scheinman, Casting Director and Sophia Neophitou, BFC Press Committee Chair and Editor-In-Chief, 10 Magazine and 10 Men.

Nominees for the Designer of the Year category and the BFC Foundation Award will be announced in November.

The 2023 accolades also include the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, Outstanding Achievement Award, Leader of Change as well as several Special Recognition Awards for exceptional contribution to the fashion industry. Additionally, the event will recognise 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of NEW WAVE: Creatives.

Exhibition: REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion to be launched at Design Museum

REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion - sponsored by Alexander McQueen - will be the first major exhibition to tell the story of hundreds of fearless young designers who have transformed the fashion landscape, bringing together exuberant, rebellious and radical garments. 

It is billed as a landmark collaboration with the British Fashion Council (BFC) and will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BFC’s NEWGEN programme, an initiative that supports the best emerging fashion design talent and aims to build global, high-end brands of the future.

Slated for September 16 2023 to February 11 2024, the show will coincide with London Fashion Week, featuring nearly 100 innovative fashion looks from ground-breaking debut and early collections, many of which have entered pop-culture history — and launched global design careers.

Highlights will include the swan dress controversially worn by Björk at the 2001 Oscars, Harry Styles’ Steven Stokey Daley outfit from his video for ‘Golden’ and a unique replica of Sam Smith's inflatable latex suit by HARRI from this year’s BRIT Awards.  Collections and work by JW Anderson, Wales Bonner, Erdem, Molly Goddard, Christopher Kane, Simone Rocha, Russell Sage, and many more will also be featured.  

These items will be shown alongside films, drawings, memorabilia and never-before-seen archive material from some of the most well-known contemporary UK-based designers.

The Design Museum announced that tickets are now on sale.

LONDON show ROOMS partners with TRANOÏ for its return to Paris Men's Fashion Week

LONDON show ROOMS is collaborating with Paris Fashion Week trade show partner TRANOÏ MEN (the fashion forward trade salon much favoured by international buyers and editors) for its return to Paris Fashion Week in January 2023, reports the British Fashion Council.  

The showroom will run from Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd January, hosting 17 menswear designers at the iconic Garage Amelot in the Marais district, in Paris.

The partnership between LONDON show ROOMS and TRANOÏ MEN allows emerging British designers the opportunity to showcase their brands to a leading audience of international press and buyers. 

Designers taking part in LONDON show ROOMS this season are:

ABIGAIL AJOBI | ADAM JONES | ANDREJ GRONAU | CARLOTA BARRERA

CHARLIE CONSTANTINOU | CHLOE NARDIN | DERRICK | FLORIAN WOWRETZKO

HELEN KIRKUM | HOUSE OF JAFFA | JEKEUN | LAUGESEN | LOCI | LULA LAORA

LYPH | MILES GEORGE DANIEL | TORON

Since 2008, the BFC’s LONDON show ROOMS has provided a unique opportunity for British designers to promote themselves outside of London in a pop-up showroom that sits as part of the BFC's support and mentoring scheme.

In an interview with FashionNetwork.com, BFC chief executive Caroline Rush said, "We are so proud of the creative talent that London is known for and to be able to bolster fresh perspectives and promote sustainable British designers in an overseas showroom environment. 

"The pop-up showroom is a strategic element of the BFC’s support and mentoring scheme. Selling in a showroom environment is a unique opportunity for buyers and designers to meet in person and this personal exchange is truly what sets our showrooms apart. It is a brilliant occasion for designers to network with buyers and provides invaluable exposure to industry insiders, who have previously seized the occasion to headhunt promising designers. Further, designers can promote their brand identity and integrate personalised feedback from professionals, which then inform both their future artistic and commercial decisions."

Access to TRANOÏ MEN is exclusively reserved to buyers, press and fashion industry professionals.  To register for accreditation, click HERE. 

Katie Grand to receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator on December 5th; Trophy for BFC Fashion Awards 2022 designed by Yinka Ilori, featuring a SkyDiamond

Katie Grand commented: “I’m delighted to accept this award.
The legacy Issy Blow left behind and everything she
brought to fashion has always been a massive inspiration to me.”

Katie Grand will receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards 2022 presented by Diet Coke, on Monday 5th December at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Katie will be honoured for her incredible contribution to culture, art, and fashion which has made her one of the most exciting creative visionaries of our time.

In her role as a highly regarded stylist and creative consultant, Grand has worked on some of the most style-defining shows and campaigns of recent years, working with Prada, Miu Miu, Giles Deacon, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Matty Bovan and Tomo Koizumi. 

After vanguard work as Fashion Director of Dazed and The Face magazines and launch editor of Another, her magazine portfolio includes the further launch of three wildly influential titles: Perfect, Love and Pop. 

Since 2020, she has worked with Sarabande, the emerging artists Foundation established by Alexander McQueen.

Grand has been credited for bridging the gap between counterculture and luxury fashion, having discovered and raise many era-defining creatives, models, photographers, writers and designers’ careers, including Cara Delevingne, Mert & Marcus, Rasharn Agyemang, Kendall Jenner, Zhonglin and Alasdair McLellan. Highlights from her professional life have recently been collated in the volume, Tears and Tearsheets, published this year in a spirit of independence to which she remains true.

The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator recognises the very best innovators and creatives in fashion, celebrating invaluable contributions that have changed the entire fashion landscape. 

The Trophy for BFC Fashion Awards 2022 presented by Diet Coke

 is designed by Yinka Illori, featuring a SkyDiamond

Multi-disciplinary artist and designer Yinka Illori has worked with ethical and environmentally friendly jewellery company SkyDiamond and glass design studio The Glass Foundry to create the trophy for The Fashion Awards 2022 presented by Diet Coke. The ceeremony will take place on Monday 5th December 2022, at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

Dale Vince OBE, Founder of SkyDiamond said: “This is the first time in the history of the Awards that each individual trophy is embedded with a diamond. And not just any diamond but a diamond made from the sky.
SkyDiamonds are the rarest diamonds on the planet making the trophies even more unique.”
Fiaz Elson, The Glass Foundry Founder said: “'We are proud to realise this stunning design, showcasing the unique qualities of glass as a natural material and working with SkyDiamond
towards making beautiful objects that don't cost the Earth”.

Made up of multi-coloured glass spears which represent the many creative roles within the fashion industry, the trophy, which demonstrates Yinka Ilori’s signature work with colour, tells a story of the power of fashion at the intersection of culture. 

New this year, each trophy is embedded with an ethical and environmentally friendly diamond made conflict-free using renewable energy from SkyDiamond.

The trophy, which was manufactured by hand at The Glass Foundry in the UK. in the Cotswolds, spotlights the necessity of creative collaboration and eco-innovation and demonstrates how design can bring together communities and have a positive impact on society, evoking a sense of joy and optimism.

Yinka Illori, Multi-Disciplinary Artist and Designer said: "Working with SkyDiamond and The Glass Foundry, we have built a sculptural trophy made from clustered glass. The trophy represents the energy and synergy between designers and celebrates a sense of togetherness. This trophy also symbolises the power of culture seen in today’s industry. It is a celebration of the designers who acknowledge and honour their individualism and heritage through their work. I hope that it will serve as a powerful message for all the winners."

Diet Coke is principal partner for the British Fashion Council Fashion Awards 2022

The British Fashion Council (BFC) as announced Diet Coke as the Principal Partner of The Fashion Awards 2022. The BFC and Diet Coke will work together to evolve The Fashion Awards as a global entertainment platform, celebrating fashion's role at the intersection of culture.

 The iconic Fashion Awards Red Carpet will be a focal point, with Diet Coke bringing the experience and excitement to a global audience via a LIVE broadcast on YouTube. 

The partnership builds on Diet Coke’s recent collaboration with London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay (LFW), and the brand’s launch of its "Love What You Love" global campaign. This year also marks Diet Coke’s 40th anniversary and the appointment of global icon and style visionary, Kate Moss, taking the helm as Creative Director of the brand.

The Fashion Awards presented by Diet Coke will provide global streaming, platform amplification and bespoke content creation, celebrating the role of fashion in self-expression, escapism, and optimism and its positioning at the intersection of culture. 

The Fashion Awards Red Carpet LIVESTREAM served by Diet Coke will be broadcasted on The British Fashion Council YouTube account, Monday 5th December 2022 at 6:15PM GMT. 

Interested to watch all of the evening's major highlight moments, you can subscribe to @TheBritishFashionCouncil and follow #FashionAwards on YouTube for news and updates.

Additional activities on the night will include the Diet Coke Glambot, an iconic part of The Fashion Awards Red Carpet that captures all the guests glamorous looks live in front of the splendour of The Royal Albert Hall as well as exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content with guests, performers and hosts. The line-up for additional entertainment including red-carpet performances, presenters and hosts will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Caroline Rush, BFC Chief Executive, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Diet Coke as the Principal Partner of The Fashion Awards 2022. Diet Coke is a brand synonymous with fashion, design, and style, and its heritage of collaborating with some of the world’s leading fashion houses and creators is impressive. As The Fashion Awards return on December 5th, we look forward to working with Diet Coke on celebrating all the exceptional individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the global fashion community this year.”

Omar Sadiq-Baig, Senior Brand Manager at The Coca‑Cola Company, commented: “For the last 40 years, Diet Coke has brought the love and joy of fashion to fans through unique collaborations with some of the world’s biggest names in fashion and culture. Appearing backstage and in front rows, Diet Coke has become synonymous with the fashion industry. The Fashion Awards is one of the most anticipated moments in the global calendar and we are incredibly proud and excited to be the principal partner at this year’s iconic event.”

This year, award categories include Designer of the Year, Model of the Year, Independent British Brand, and The BFC Foundation Award – the winners will be revealed on the night. The 2022 accolades also include fifteen Leaders of Change; the designers, brands, creatives, and individuals who created positive change within the fashion industry this past year under three categories: Environment, People, and Creativity. These will be revealed live during the show. Other awards include The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator and The Outstanding Achievement Award. Jefferson Hack will receive a Special Recognition Award for Cultural Curation for empowering youth through creativity and for creating countless opportunities for next-generation creatives. 

Additionally, the event will recognise 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world as part of NEW WAVE: Creatives.

The Fashion Awards presented by Diet Coke raises funds for the BFC Foundation (Registered Charity Number: 1185152) which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry by focusing on Talent, Education, Grant-Giving and Business Mentoring and aims to improve equality and opportunity so that the fashion industry remains diverse and open to all, helping talented designers at all stages of their career from school level through to becoming a global fashion brand. In the financial year 2021/2022, the BFC remitted over £1.3m in funds to designers and scholars.

The BFC also acknowledges the generosity and commitment of their partners, suppliers and supporters alongside their Principal Partner: Diet Coke; including Official Partners: Getty Images, Malfy Gin, Moët & Chandon, Royal Salute and The Londoner.

General tickets for The Fashion Awards presented by Diet Coke 2022 are available here.

Mumutane home designs answer consumer demand for eco-conscious lifestyle products

Climate change remains the world’s highest environmental priority with nearly half (46%) of consumers globally citing it among their top three concerns.  

Today the growing number of lifestyle brands for home and everyday lives that have sustainability in the heart of their design focus and in the way they source materials, emerge to meet consumer demand.

Mumutane range of unique cushions made sustainability with fabrics sourced from Africa.

According to new research from the 2022 Mintel Consulting Sustainability Barometer, the number of global consumers citing climate change as a top three environmental concern has risen from an average of 39% to 46% between 2021-22*.

Air quality (eg exhaust fumes, industrial emissions) (36%) and plastic pollution (eg ocean plastic) (33%) complete the world’s top three environmental concerns; however, concerns about plastic pollution are down slightly from 36% in 2021.

Growing awareness is evident as just under three in five (58%) consumers globally agree that extreme weather events (eg flooding, heatwaves) in the country where they live encourage them to personally do more activities to protect the environment. And it seems helping the planet brings with it a feel-good factor as an overwhelming 68% of consumers globally say doing things that benefit the environment makes them feel happy. While 38% say they want to show other people how they are doing good for the environment (eg by sharing on social media). A further 24% say they have researched their annual carbon footprint (eg with an online calculator or app).

Danish brand Mumutane's sustainable textile products were well-received during Design London held in September 2022 at Magazine London in north Greenwich.

Maria Kastrup Lausten 

In relaying her brand’s sustainable journey as well as the importance of incorporating a social impact aspect, founder Maria Kastrup Lausten said fair visitors including interior designers, architects, retail buyers and members of the press and media were eager to learn about interior design made from reused materials, and the different ways to build a circular business model.

The Mumutane range of home products feature traditional African prints presented with Nordic minimalism.  Maria uses leftover fabrics from Kvadrat (a Danish textile company that produces and supplies textiles and textile-related products), achieving unique cushion designs with a good balance of modern cross-cultural mix.

Cushions with African wax print in a Nordic setting

Maria said African wax print textiles contain many tales and stories of life in Africa, which give the products a special dimension and story.  Every cushion is unique, with the front made of wax print textile sourced from small, local textile shops in West Africa, and the back is made of high-quality wool-blended leftover textiles.

Padded "quiltet"

The environment and social responsibility agenda together with the “give work philosophy” is a mindset that is rooted in the core of the strategy of Mumutane, which became certified as a B Corporation in 2021, said Maria.

Table cloth in African print

Founder Maria added the objective is to create “products with purpose”, which is why Mumutane has a sustainable approach with a focus on minimising textile waste, improving work conditions in low-income countries and supporting production with social conscious and impact.

All images courtesy of Mumutane.

LONDON FASHION WEEK presented by Clearpay announces September 2022 City-Wide Celebration in London

The British Fashion Council (BFC)  has announced the schedule for City-Wide Celebration taking place during London Fashion Week (LFW) presented by Clearpay from Friday 16th to Tuesday 20th September 2022. 

Image from London Fashion Week/British Fashion Council website

City-Wide Celebration is a curated programme of unique experiences and promotions open to the public throughout LFW, spearheaded by inclusivity and consciousness, moving the fashion conversation forward through industry wide participation and partnerships.

More than 450 events including designer Q&A sessions, workshops around Zero-Waste Craftsmanship and upcycling, live music performances and limited edition product drops in partnership with key retailers, cultural institutions and designer brands are on the schedule, encouraging participation and increased accessibility, inspiring diverse communities with evergreen content accessible online and in person.

The Celebration will open with a special event curated with principal partner, Clearpay, on Friday 16th September. Taking place in Covent Garden and open to all, shoppers will have the opportunity to shop exclusive merchandise. In addition, look out for City-Wide activations throughout the city in renowned shopping destinations including Chelsea, Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and Regent Street as well as on the LFW Digital Hub.

New this season and with special thanks to Cadogan, Chelsea will host a Designer Picnic’ and sustainability showcase on Saturday 17th September from 10-4pm. Other highlights during the day include a ‘Stitch and Bitch’ session at Duke of York Square, a single-use plastic free Food Market featuring sustainable food pioneers, and brand activations from over 20 neighbourhood shops and restaurants.

Covent Garden is partnering with UK charity Smart Works to bring every fashion and beauty lover’s dream boutique to 20 Floral Street. The Smart Works x Covent Garden pop-up will stock a selection of the most exciting fashion brands including Ganni, Mulberry, Rixo, Theory, The Outnet, Rejina Pyo, Frame, Bobbi Brown at an exclusive discounted price, with 100% of proceeds going directly to Smart Works.

The Crown Estate will also be collaborating with the Lone Design Club on a pop up store, creating a unique series of events highlighting innovations in materials and manufacturing through upcycling, reuse, and rental.

The full schedule of activities taking place can be found on the official LFW website here.

Caroline Rush, CEO British Fashion Council, said, “Our aim with City-Wide Celebration is to engage communities throughout London to get involved with fashion and to showcase the incredible creativity, diversity and openness London is known for. This season will see a fantastic lineup of city-wide events and experiences on schedule driving footfall into the capital, which will increase revenue opportunities for designer businesses and help maintain London’s competitive position as a creative world leader.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said “London is an international fashion capital, and the industry is playing a vital role in our economic recovery. The return of city-wide celebrations during London Fashion Week is a fantastic opportunity for people from all backgrounds to experience this dynamic industry that contributes so much to London’s economy. I encourage Londoners and visitors to take advantage of the unique activities and experiences on offer and celebrate our capital’s trail-blazing creativity.”

Nick Molnar, Co-Founder of Clearpay, said: “Our participation in  London Fashion Week has always been to support British retailers and to make fashion accessible to our loyal customers. We’re thrilled that this season’s City-Wide Celebration will allow us to do exactly this by giving back to the diverse communities within London and by providing an important economic boost to London’s retail and fashion industry.”

London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay from Friday 16th until Tuesday 20th September 2022

British Fashion Council has released the final schedule for London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay September 2022, which will run from Friday 16th until Tuesday 20th September.

You can explore the full schedule here.

There have been some key changes in the last week, including but not exclusive to the following, please see new allocations below:

SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

Completedworks’ (presentation) - 9:30am-12:30pm

MASHA POPOVA (catwalk) - 12pm

BURBERRY (catwalk) - 1pm

Molly Goddard (catwalk) -  4pm

S.S. Daley (catwalk) -  5pm

FEBEN (catwalk) -  6pm

SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Nensi Dojaka (catwalk) - 10am

MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

EFTYCHIA (catwalk) - 10am

ANCUȚA SARCA (presentation) -11:30am -1:30pm

Dilara Findikoglu (catwalk) - 5pm

Chet Lo (catwalk) - 6pm

NICHOLAS DALEY is winner of the 2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund

The British Fashion Council (BFC)  announce today May 13th that Nicholas Daley, Founder of Nicholas Daley, as the recipient of the 2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund.

Photo: British Fashion Council website

Nicholas Daley, standing in the middle in the photo above, will receive a 12-month bespoke high-level business mentoring programme, pro-bono legal services from Sheridans and a £150,000 cash prize.

Adam Baidawi, Head of Editorial Content, British GQ & Deputy Global Editorial Director, GQ magazine commented, “Nicholas Daley is a phenomenon. He has brought to life a menswear vision that is totally his own.” 

On top of his wild and dizzying design talent, Nicholas has a gift for curation, pulling together a diverse collection of collaborators and influences to create a truly modern brand. We couldn’t be prouder to be honouring him.”

Nicholas Daley commented “I am very honoured to receive this award and I would like to thank GQ the BFC and the industry judging panel for selecting me as this year’s winner. The funding and mentoring program will support me in continuing to grow my brand for the future.”

Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council commented, “With a continued emphasis on community, craftsmanship and culture and cementing a place at the centre of London society - Nicholas Daley is a menswear brand exploring the interplay of fashion, music and art in novel and exciting ways. With a forward-thinking approach, Daley challenges the way fashion is deciphered through presentations, live performances, and films. He is a breath of fresh air and we are excited to see what the brand continues to achieve in the future.”

Chaired by Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council and Adam Baidawi, Head of Editorial Content, British GQ & Deputy Global Editorial Director, GQ, the judging committee was made up of representatives from businesses who support the Fund and industry experts including Damien Paul, Head of Menswear Buying, MatchesFashion.com; Laurent Malecaze, CEO, Dunhill; Laura Yeomans, Market Development Director, Clearpay UK; Leah Abbott, Stylist; Samuel Ross, 2019 Winner of the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund and Founder, A-COLD-WALL*; Tan France, Fashion Designer, TV Personality and Author; Teo van den Broeke, Style & Grooming Director, British GQ; Yinka Ilori, Multidisciplinary Artist.

Previous winners of the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund include Ahluwalia (2021), A-COLD-WALL* (2019), Craig Green (2016), E Tautz (2015) and Christopher Shannon (2014).    

Menswear designer Saul Nash at London Fashion Week on 12th June 2022

London designer Saul Nash, winner of the British Fashion Council Foundation’s Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design and 2022/23 BFC NEWGEN recipient, will be at London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay this June, showcasing his latest collection on the digital schedule, at 13.00 on Sunday 12th June.

 Nash's eponymous brand can be watched on the digital schedule, accessible to all on the #LFW platform. 

From North East London, Nash received a scholarship to attend and graduate from the eminent MA Menswear at the Royal College of Art in 2018, and arrived at his fashion practice via the unconventional route of performance. Known also as a choreographer, Nash practised for many years as a dancer and graduated from BA Performance Design at Central Saint Martins in 2015. 

Saul Nash is described by online lifestyle retail-magazine Hypebeast as "the next superstar of sportswear", and fans admire his ability to bring luxury to activewear, creating fluid menswear that compromises neither function nor style.  Inspired by the kinetic body, and the subversion of sportswear via the memories of the different people he grew up in London, Nash’s practice extends to worn garments and their ability to liberate an individual’s identity. He favours relaxed silhouettes and mesh fabrics that enable movement and flow, while asymmetric hems and monochromatic colourways highlight the designer’s focus on expression. Staying loyal to the brand’s roots, all limited-edition styles are produced by local North East London manufacturers. 

The Saul Nash collections are carried at retailers including Browns, SSENSE, HTOWN, FLANNELS and Selfridges.

Images from London Fashion Week online.

London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay June 2022 Schedule released

London Fashion Week will be back in June, showcasing upcoming designers including AGR Knit, Ahluwalia, LABRUM London, Carlota Barrera, QASIMI, Olubiyi Thomas and Robyn Lynch. 

This season, which will be held from June 10 to 13 2022, designers are pushing the boundaries of what menswear is, according to the British Fashion Council (BFC), creating collections that challenge and eliminate gender constructs, reflecting fashion's ability to adapt and change.

Click HERE for the new schedule.

Many shows on the schedule are presented by "DiscoveryLAB".

The DiscoveryLAB is an immersive showcasing environment to discover and connect with new emerging brands. Creative collaborations often explore the intersection of fashion, music, art, photography and performance. 

This season, the DiscoveryLAB is in collaboration with Dazed magazine. All DiscoveryLAB shows can be watched digitally during London Fashion Week (11th - 13th June).

Click HERE to watch highlights from DiscoveryLAB in February 2022.

Meanwhile, British Fashion Council has once again collaborated with the shopping destination of Bicester Village.

The Creative Spot x British Fashion Council pop-up boutique is open at Bicester Village,  until 15 June 2022, promoting innovative and sustainable British design, coinciding withe The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The boutique includes previous LFW designers Completedworks, Eudon Choi, Phoebe English and many more.  Bicester Village is located on the outskirts of Bicester, a town in Oxfordshire, and can be reached by train from London and Oxford.

Additionally, the BFC is also launching this season its updated online London Fashion week platform, having appointed digital agency IBM to redesign the website and match it to the level of creativity as seen in the in-person catwalk displays.

IBM creates a cloud-based platform that aims to interact fluidly with the global fashion industry and encapsulate the high-end perspective of the designers involved.

Powered by IBX iX Experience Orchestrator, the new redesign result on the platform taking a human-centred and value driven approach, involving the development of current features and event schedules.

London Fashion Week has launched and helped build the career of many of today's leading designers.  The new online platform no doubt will enhance the creative forces for the vast pool of talent London is hosting.

All images: British Fashion Council

London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay to run in September 2021 as a physical-digital hybrid

London Fashion Week will run from Friday 17th to Tuesday 21st September as a physical-digital hybrid. Announcing a provisional line-up of 105 designers, British Fashion Council said the schedule will combine both physical and digital activation from designers including Molly Goddard, Rejina Pyo, Nicholas Daley, Simone Rocha, Feng Chen Wang and Vivienne Westwood. The digital platform will host 69 digital activations with an additional 95 designers activating their profiles off schedule. The 41 physical activations will take the form of catwalks, presentations and appointment listings across the city, as well as 9 morning and evening in-person events.

JW Anderson SS21

The LFW digital platform, is the Official Digital Hub and will be freely accessible to everyone.

Temperley London 

The September event will incorporate catwalk shows, presentations, appointments, events, digital content and activations throughout London.  The dynamic schedule will include events and activations in partnership with key retailers, cultural institutions, and businesses.  A full schedule of activities and how to get involved will be announced later in the summer.

In partnership with its Principal Partner Clearpay, London Fashion Week will celebrate the reopening of London by relaunching a City-Wide Celebration programme across the capital, making the best of British fashion accessible to consumers, supporting retail to get back on its feet and opening access to new audiences and communities, according to the British Fashion Council.

London Fashion Week Online showcased more than 90 designers across menswear and womenswear this February.

Erdem AW21.

London Fashion Week held as a virtual event this season has concluded on February 23 and demonstrated that creativity does not stop during hard times and the serial lockdowns did not dampen the spirit of the British Fashion Council nor its ability to stage a successful event, at least from the online experience point of view.

Simone Rocha AW21

The digital show took place for the first time from February 19 to 23, during which more than 90 designers across menswear and womenswear showcased their autumn /winter 2021 collections via a number of ways: the catwalk, a film, a presentation, a lookbook shoot or installation on the LondonFashionWeek.co.uk digital site, in the absence of physical audiences.

Erdem Aw21

Simone Rocha AW21

Bethany Williams presented her new gender-neutral capsule coat collection exclusively for Selfridges.

Dunhill AW21

The London Fashion Week designers had been able to produce their presentations under various formats under strict Covid protocol.  According to organisers, London Fashion Week had worked closely with the Westminster Council to secure free Covid-19 tests for models and production crews.

A packed full schedule was put in place featuring designers from Molly Goddard, and Roksanda to Simone Rocha, Temperley London, Richard Quinn, Erdem, Osman, Emilia Wickstead, Edward Crutchley, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Edeline Lee and Daniel w. Fletcher.

Priya Ahluwalia, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design 2021.

Highlights included Bora Aksu who showcased his collection with a catwalk show film at the Tate Britain.  While Rixo debuted its bridal collection, Paul Costelloe celebrated 35 years at London Fashion Week with a live catwalk show.

Stephen Jones 

This season both menswear and womenswear designers were included with Burberry presenting only its menswear autumn/winter 2021 collection alongside other menswear talents Ahluwalia, Bethany Williams, Bianca Saunders, Dunhill, Tokyo James, Saul Nash, and Nicholas Daley.

Apujan AW21

Accessory brands were also on show, including Church’s, Roker, Hill and Friends, Stephen Jones Millinery, Hillier Bartley, Misa Harada, and Isosceles, as well as newcomers such as jewellery brand Completedworks and Lagos-born, Glasgow-raised Olubiyi Thomas, both shortlisted for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2021, and including Av Vattev, Bmuet(te), Eirinn Hayhow, Geo, IA London, Jenn Lee, Kaushik Velendra, Labrum London, Maxxij, Mithridate, Published by, Ray Chu, Tokyo James and Yuhan Wang.