Twelve students were selected by the judging panel as the shortlist for the interview stage of the competition. The judging panel met and reviewed the statements and portfolios submitted on Tuesday 29th June. View gallery »
LONDON show ROOMS MEN launched in Paris on Thursday June 24th 2010 with an afternoon tea hosted by Tim Blanks, Contributing Editor, Style.com and a member of the British Fashion Council's Menswear Committee, to welcome media and buyers. With thanks to Kusmi Tea and MyChelle's Baketique. View gallery »
London's spring/summer 2011 NEWGEN designers were revealed at Tom's Terrace, Somerset House on Thursday June 10th 2010. Sarah Mower, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent, invited press to meet the winners whilst models showcased their designs. View gallery »
BFC’s Colleges Council Graduate Preview Day took place at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) building, on Wednesday 28th April 2010. The event included presentation of the BFC’s Colleges Council Portfolio Awards, supported by Drapers. View gallery »
The Estethica Press Day took place on Thursday April 22nd at Somerset House. The pop-up showroom of Estethica designers featured a Q&A session on ‘Presenting & Marketing Sustainable Fashion’. Guests speakers Baroness Lola Young, Charty Durrant, Laura Bailey, Melanie Rickey, Vera Boudmilija and Yasmin Sewell formed the panel for this animated discussion. View gallery »
Harold Tillman and Alexandra Shulman hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund at The Club at The Ivy on Wednesday 14th April. View gallery »
Vogue US and Emma Watson hosted a LONDON show ROOMS closing cocktail party at Pulino’s in support of the initiative and to welcome London’s emerging talent to New York. View gallery »
Erdem is the winner of the inaugural BFC / Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. The Award which comprises £200,000 and access to director level mentors across the industry has been established as a key part of the BFC’s 25th anniversary legacy programme to further enhance the reputation of London’s rising stars and assist in the development of their businesses. View gallery »
Colleges Council Heads of Course Seminar 2010 was held in association with Harrods and was hosted by Marigay McKee, Fashion and Beauty Director. View gallery »
Creative Conservative and Creative Industries Network reception focused on Fashion. Supported and hosted by British Fashion Council's Harold Tillman (Chairman, British Fashion Council), Jeremy Hunt MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport) and Ed Vaizey MP (Shadow Minister for Culture and the Creative Industries). Held in the reception of the BFC Catwalk Show Space on Monday February 22nd 2010. View gallery »