Established in 2008, BFC/VDFF celebrates exceptional talent and creativity and powers business growth through high-level, personalized career and mentoring services. BFC/VDFF is part of the BFC Foundation, which brings all of the BFC's charitable initiatives under one umbrella to support the future growth and success of the British fashion industry. The BFC/VDFF awards designer businesses with a cash prize of £150,000 to support their contribution to the British and global fashion ecosystem. The fund is generously supported by British Vogue, Burberry and Paul Smith, BFC said in a press release.
This year's judging panel is chaired by Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council and Chioma Nnadi, Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue. The panel is made up of experts from across the fashion industry: Alexa Chung, designer, model and author; Harry Lambert, stylist; Ib Kamara, editor-in-chief of Dazed and art and image director of Off-White; Laura Ingham, deputy director of Global Fashion Network, British Vogue; Rod Manley, marketing director at Burberry; Sally Britton, Partner (Intellectual Property, Co-Head of Retail), Mishcon de Reya; Sarah Mower MBE, Vogue.com Chief Critic and BFC Ambassador and Susie Lau, Fashion Editor.
The BFC has revealed the shortlisted designers for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2024, including Ahluwalia, Chopova Lowena, Clio Peppiatt, KNWLS, NENSI DOJAKA and Stefan Cooke. The fund supports UK fashion talent with mentoring and a cash prize of £150,000. The judging panel includes industry experts such as Alexa Chung and Harry Lambert.
“Congratulations to all the shortlisted designers who are a true reflection of the UK's outstanding creative talent. Looking ahead to London Fashion Week and its 40sth anniversary, we will celebrate London's creative community and its position as a global cultural hub, and each of these brands exemplifies the unbridled creativity and individuality for which the UK is known. “We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their continued support.” Caroline Rush CBE, chief executive of the British Fashion Councilsaying.
“It's important that we don't just pay lip service to the idea of supporting emerging talent in our industry; I am proud that through this fund we can offer tangible financial support that can help a new wave of designers put themselves on the map. I look forward to not only seeing the incredible work of these designers, but also getting to know them through the mentoring and development scheme built into our fund. “It is a true honor to be part of this exciting work.” Chioma Nnadi, head of editorial content at British Voguesaying.
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