Thursday, February 21, 2019

NEWS Rising Stars: The BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund Shortlist Is Announced

Today, the shortlist of applicants for the British Vogue/BFC Fashion Fund is announced, recognising seven of the country’s most innovative designers, who each embody the creativity innate to the British fashion scene while exhibiting a strong international presence. “I like when young talent push barriers, and present something exciting,” reflects Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful. “When they’re brave – but still maintain a strong business acumen. That, to me, is what this year’s shortlist showcases.”

Starring luminaries including subcultural pioneer Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, preternatural talent Grace Wales Bonner, rising star jeweller Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri, contemporary accessories brand Neous and the quintessential modernity of A.W.A.K.E Mode’s Natalia Alaverdian, alongside beloved former Fashion Fund finalists Rejina Pyo and David Koma – this year’s line-up might well be the best yet.

“For the 11th consecutive year, the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is committed to nurturing and supporting the most exciting young talent,” says Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council. “This year is no exception as proven by the talented shortlist that we are announcing today. All seven brands have the potential to become the next global fashion house and I am delighted that our panel of Funders will be mentoring them in the next few months before we announce the winner in May.”

Today, the shortlist of applicants for the British Vogue/BFC Fashion Fund is announced, recognising seven of the country’s most innovative designers, who each embody the creativity innate to the British fashion scene while exhibiting a strong international presence. “I like when young talent push barriers, and present something exciting,” reflects Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful. “When they’re brave – but still maintain a strong business acumen. That, to me, is what this year’s shortlist showcases.”


Starring luminaries including subcultural pioneer Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, preternatural talent Grace Wales Bonner, rising star jeweller Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri, contemporary accessories brand Neous and the quintessential modernity of A.W.A.K.E Mode’s Natalia Alaverdian, alongside beloved former Fashion Fund finalists Rejina Pyo and David Koma – this year’s line-up might well be the best yet.

“For the 11th consecutive year, the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is committed to nurturing and supporting the most exciting young talent,” says Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council. “This year is no exception as proven by the talented shortlist that we are announcing today. All seven brands have the potential to become the next global fashion house and I am delighted that our panel of Funders will be mentoring them in the next few months before we announce the winner in May.”

After a round of interviews and presentations with the judging committee comprising industry experts Edward Enninful, Caroline Rush, Erdem Moralioglu, Gemma Metheringham, Maria Hatzistefanis, Paul Price, Sir Paul Smith, Rod Manley, Sarah Mower and Xia Ding, one of these designers will be awarded the grand prize of £200,000 and be initiated into a year-long mentoring scheme dedicated to helping them build their brand.

Supported by British Vogue with partners including Burberry, JD.com, Inc., Label/Mix, Paul Smith, Rodial and Topshop, the prize has previously been awarded to the likes of Molly Goddard, Christopher Kane and Erdem. This year’s winner will be announced on May 1st.

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