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Laura Weir Looks to Highlight British Fashion’s Catalytic Role at the RA Summer Party
The BFC chief executive officer will cochair this year's Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition preview…
Laura Weir Rewires the British Fashion Council as an Incubator, Targets 18 Million Pounds in Annual Revenue by 2030
The growth plan is built on philanthropic capital, global partnerships and incubator‑style projects designed…
Brian Godbold, Who Boosted Marks & Spencer’s Fashion Profile, Supported Young Talent, Dies at 82
Godbold transformed Marks & Spencer into a fashion force, collaborating with designers including Paul Smith…
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In Strategic Update, New BFC Chief Executive Laura Weir Vows to Help British Designers Scale
In September, the BFC will no longer charge designer members to show physically and is doubling investment in…
Kate Middleton Wears Victoria Beckham for Queen Elizabeth II British Design Award
The Princess of Wales presented the honor to Patrick McDowell, a London-based circular fashion advocate.
London Fashion Week Axes June Edition, Doubles Down Showroom Support in Paris
An integral part of the BFC's support for emerging talents since 2008, London Show Rooms will now run four…
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Is the British Fashion Council’s First Hospitality Patron
The British restaurant group will cater dining experiences at British Fashion Council events, including ones…
Nicholas Daley to Be Saluted With the Pratt Visionary Award
The British designer will be honored on May 16 at the 2025 Pratt Shows: Fashion in Brooklyn.
London’s Mayor Opens London Fashion Week Store
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was looking stylish as he opened a pop-up shop stocking archival and current season…
EXCLUSIVE: British Fashion Council Secures Fresh Government Funds for London Fashion Week
The U.K. government department for Culture, Media and Sport, which backs the BFC Newgen program, has…
Shuffle Board: Dr. Martens Creative Director Exits, BFC Names Next CEO
Creative director Darren Mckoy left Dr. Martens after a 10-year tenure while Laura Weir succeeds Caroline…