British Fashion Council

Marcos Florentino and Kelvin Yule are a fashion photography duo from Brazil. Part of the 2023 NEW WAVE: Creatives cohort, over the past seven years, the duo has contributed to a revolution in the way images are made in Brazil. Adding artistic refinement to their photography to create stories that go beyond, while also playing an important role in the inclusion within the industry, Marcos and Kelvin often say that they are always looking for the "fantastic element" in the ordinary, creating powerful images with deep meaning and valuing their Brazilian roots. Together, they push their work into a political manifesto of beauty. Discover the 50 young NEW WAVE: Creatives transforming the industry, https://shorturl.at/gVYZ1.

LISTEN AND WATCH NOW! Don’t forget to catch up with Season 5, episode 5 of the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast!   Episode 5, ‘The Role of Representation’, is hosted by founder of #BFCMember brand Unhidden, speaker and disability activist Victoria Jenkins, and features 2024/25 #BFCNEWGEN designer Karoline Vitto and singer and model Lovelle. Available to watch on YouTube and listen on all popular streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/dX_WP93R

It's giving #coquette. 🎀   Discover more #LFW trends, via https://lnkd.in/d6rnA-QS.

The Outsiders Perspective (TOP) programme, is designed to provide access to skilled professionals of colour, looking to transition into the fashion, luxury and beauty industries. The programme is made up of 8 workshops and a network event offering insights, connections and opportunities for career transition.     We, the BFC, are a proud partner of the programme. Founder, Jamie Gill, sits on our Executive Board.    Applications are now open. Apply to be a part of the Autumn Programme taking place in October/November 2024 - applications closing on 22nd September 2024.     Find out more via https://lnkd.in/gGRhEQgi.

These shoes were made f̶o̶r̶ ̶w̶a̶l̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ running between #LFW shows.   See more street style via https://lnkd.in/dpKyVCPh.

NOW STREAMING! Season 5, episode 5 of our Fashion Forum Podcast, ‘The Role of Representation’, is now available to stream! For the fifth episode of the season, speaker and disability activist Victoria Jenkins talks to designer Karoline Vitto and singer and model #Lovelle, to spotlight on the importance of #bodypositivity for all and #sizerepresentation in the #fashionindustry, discussing how the industry can adapt to be more inclusive of size, race and disability. Available now to listen on all your #podcast streaming platforms and to watch on Youtube. https://lnkd.in/dX_WP93R

On day 4, it was always going to be a challenge to secure new government attendance at the British Fashion Council summer drinks, so we're hugely grateful that Jonathan Reynolds, the new Secretary of State at Department for Business and Trade took the time to join us, and stand in the rain in Hyde Park to meet with designers, retailers and manufacturers to understand the concerns and opportunities in the British #Fashion sector. Thank you also to all of our friends and colleagues from across the sector, government and international community who joined us. (Photo Credit: Nic Ford)

Yesterday evening, the #BFCommunity, including BFC Designer Members, BFC Patrons, #BFCFoundation Patrons, as well as the wider creative community came together to celebrate the work of the BFC at the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London.    BFC Chair, David Pemsel, celebrated a new chapter of collaboration with the new Parliament and the new government, working together to grow #FashionsFuture in the UK and laid out the 5 priorities for the new government to enhance in order to deliver economic and social growth, employment, and opportunities in the fashion sector. We, the BFC, continue to champion creativity at the intersection of culture, looking forward to a future that provides responsible growth, relentless innovation and amplifies our network of British designers on a global stage.    Guests in attendance included Aja Barber, Amelia Windsor, Bobby Braizer, Candice Braithwaite, Charlie Casely-Hayford, Clare Waight Keller, Ella Eyre, Jonathan Reynolds MP (Secretary of State for Business and Trade), Zeze Mills and others, who also enjoyed an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri.    Explore the #BFCommunity via https://lnkd.in/dzj2eqAA.

Born in South of France, photographer and 2023 NEW WAVE: Creative recipient Lucie Rox work covers fashion, beauty, portraiture and landscape, exploring the basic photographic elements of light, shadows, colours and movement & how they can be stretched to a subtle level of abstraction.    A woman of African descent, Lucie’s work is evolving as is her own relationship to gender and race. Exploring black womanhood and identities of the diaspora through visual representation.    Explore the NEW WAVE: Creatives, a list of 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world, via https://shorturl.at/gVYZ1.

The British Fashion Council has laid out a five-point list of priorities for the incoming government. Though some, like the restoration of tax-free shopping for tourists, don’t appear to be on the cards, others could gain more support. Fashion didn’t get a mention in Labour’s manifesto, but the party has indicated it wants to support creative industries with more apprenticeships and emphasis on the arts in schools. Read more https://lnkd.in/eqwdqbBd