British Fashion Council
British Fashion Council Taps Business, Diversity Expert Pavita Cooper as Next Chair
Cooper will succeed David Pemsel on Oct. 1, with Tank magazine's Caroline Issa taking up the newly created…
What to Watch: London Fashion Week Gains Online Momentum as Laura Weir Pulls Brands Back to the Schedule
A strengthened schedule featuring McQueen, Mulberry and Marks & Spencer, plus emerging labels, underpins the…
David Pemsel to Step Down as Chair of British Fashion Council
Pemsel's exit has been planned for some time, and the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search…
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V&A Dundee Launches Scotland Fashion Now, Dovetails With the BFC’s Decentralize Vision
The four-day program in early September will debut as an annual platform for Scottish fashion, hosting a…
Laura Weir Aims to Take Fashion Beyond London and Into Cities Across the U.K.
Building on the BFC's 2030 vision, the new decentralization program spans six cities and aims to turn British…
Fred Perry Teams With Westminster Menswear Archive Ahead of 75th Anniversary
Andrew Groves will mine personal archives, company records, patents and the sporting press to document Fred…
BFC Urges New U.K. Government to Invest in British Fashion Industry
The British Fashion Council held its summer party at London's Serpentine Pavilion on Wednesday.
EXCLUSIVE: Alexander McQueen to Return to London Fashion Week With September Runway Show
The brand, which usually shows in Paris, will join the official London calendar with a slot booked for Sept…
Conner Ives, Tolu Coker, Patrick McDowell Among Six Designers to Scoop BFC Fashion Trust Awards
The British Fashion Council said the six winners will receive financial investment and bespoke guidance to…
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…
Ones to Watch for Spring 2026
This season, WWD spotlights emerging designers Joshua Ewusie, Geordie Campbell, and Oscar Ouyang.
Laura Weir Is Looking on the Bright Side
The new CEO of the British Fashion Council wants to empower young talent, bring established names home and…
Samantha Cameron to Shut Cefinn Clothing Label After Eight Years in Business
"This was not a decision I have taken lightly, especially as we have recently seen strong trading figures,"…