Emerging Fervour

This is too exciting. I have literally pasted the article from the British Fashion Council‘s website.

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The BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is a new landmark designer support scheme. This Fund aims to support developing designer businesses through financial and high level mentoring. The Fund will award an annual prize constituting unparalleled designer support within the UK. Any monetary support awarded will be in the form of a financial endowment with no expected financial return or shareholding. Additional monetary and mentoring prizes may be awarded at the judging committee’s discretion.

London is recognised as being the world leader in supporting emerging talent. Through established British Fashion Council designer support schemes NEWGEN (currently supported by Topshop) and Fashion Forward supported by the London Development Agency, some of London’s best known emerging talents have launched and developed their international profiles and businesses in London. The BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund will offer a third tier of support which focuses on supporting those designers with established businesses who require additional resource and specialised support to achieve real business growth, particularly in the international arena.

A panel of industry experts will shortlist applications to receive support with the aim of selecting one to receive an award of £200,000. Others applying for these awards may also be awarded access to mentors and information that may assist in future growth or help support key areas of their business.

Find out terms, guidance and download the application form

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For further information please contact:
Marcos Eleftheriou
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7759 1999
marcos@britishfashioncouncil.com