The British Fashion Council & Swarovski Join Forces On A New Fashion Prize

The British Fashion Council has announced the launch of a brand new award in partnership with Swarovski. British Vogue editor-in-chief and European editorial director of Vogue, Edward Enninful, will join fellow industry leaders Munroe Bergdorf, Tan France, Lily Cole, Farrah Storr, Ib Kamara, Jo Ellison, chief executive of the BFC Caroline Rush and Swarovski’s creative director Giovanna Engelbert on the judging panel for the inaugural Changemakers Prize, which will subsequently be given to three candidates.

Those working within the fashion industry will be nominated by peers, businesses, employers and colleagues to receive one of the three commendations on offer, each of which honour the three pillars of the BFC’s Institute of Positive Fashion: environment, people or craftsmanship and community. The IPF initiative was established in 2020 to encourage an industry shift towards collaboration, circular business models and localised action. “From the shop floor and the studios, to the manufacturers and head offices, we are searching across the country for anyone, regardless of their job title, to find out who has contributed through their work in creating an industry which we are all so proud to be a part of,” remarks Caroline Rush.

 

Entrants will be recognised for their dedication to the industry, commitment to sparking change and ability to make a positive impact. Swarovski – a long-term partner of the BFC – is a fervid champion of creative trailblazers and it will continue to support inspiring individuals through the prize. “We have the great pleasure of discovering individuals across every facet of the fashion community with a hunger to create a more inclusive, sustainable and impactful world for us all,” says Giovanna Engelbert.

Nominations are open from 13 April, closing on 11 May, with the nine finalists to be announced later that month. The ultimate three winners – honoured in July – will receive global recognition, mentorship support, and a cash prize.