2 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL 2014 THE UK FASHION INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES £26 BILLION BILLION £26 CONTRIBUTES TO ECONOMY. THE UK

BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL 2014 3 OVERVIEW BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL

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ANNUAL REVIEW 6 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 CONTENTS 40 38 36 Patrons 34 30 28 25 24 15 9 OVERVIEW Business & Cultural Ambassadors &Cultural Business Presidents Pillar Five Pillars Aim Our Statement Mission Calendar of Events of Calendar Press Committee Board Advisory Funding Governance Chairman Executive Board Executive ’ s Letter

226 2 199 Competitions Colleges Council Scholarships 189 97 55 211 51

INVESTMENT INNOVATION &DIGITAL EDUCATION 179 REPUTATION BUSINESS PILLARS 197 196 195 194 180 175 174 158 132 126 106 92 91 90 88 78 76 70 64 NEWGEN 62 61 60 THE BFC TEAM BFC THE 1 6

Diversity

Apprenticeships

Fashion Arts FoundationFashion Arts Education Foundation Fashion Forum Creative Pattern Cutting Seminar Cutting Pattern Creative Seminar Course of Heads Graduate Preview Day Annual Programme Post Graduate Traineeship Partnerships BFC Positive Fashion Awards Fashion British London Men Collections Vodafone London Fashion Weekend London Fashion Week LONDON show ROOMS Fashion Network Business FashionBFC Film Vault Rock Headonism Fashion Designer Fund BFC/Vogue Trust Fashion BFC Fund Menswear Designer BFC/GQ Men NEWGEN Pathway Support Designer Training & Mentoring

7 8 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 LETTER CHAIRMAN’S talent in the spotlight. international and British both of excellence the putting coverage, media its doubled Awards Fashion British The engagement in China. of strategy our of part just form will who Bing, Hu we announced ourinternational first ambassador, participation designer increased with showcase menswear global a leading as seen OBE, Jones Dylan Chairman by now, led is and day one by extended Men Collections London ourdelivered inaugural Fashion Forum. and Pillars Business and &Innovation Digital the We launched 2015–16. from week fashion format a new deliver to us enabling Week, Fashion London of sponsor announced that Sunglass Hut will the become principal year this March in and Vodafone with partnership asix-year We completed activity. Council Fashion British proofing future into gone has planning of deal A great to enthusiasm industry’s work together. British Fashion Council this year, demonstrating the the joined have patrons new many mind in that with and long-term the in viable become will this that collaboration is groundwork for this focus. It is only through industry year this delivered activity the of Much business. fashion adesigner grow and develop start, to platform robust most the build to it enable to activity its consolidating on focused Council Fashion British the 2014–15 In

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9 OVERVIEW 10 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 NATALIE MASSENET MBE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL TALENT HEADS UP SOME OF THE MOST INNOVATORS AND BUSINESS LEADERS. EXCITING AND DIVERSE COLLECTIONS FASHION AND OUR INFLUENCE IS FELT LONDON IS A TRULY GLOBAL HUB FOR WORLD. WE PIONEER CREATIVITY AND GENIUSES TOGETHER WITH FASHION WE CHAMPION BUSINESS. WE TRAIN TRAIN WE BUSINESS. CHAMPION WE SHOWN HERE IN LONDON. BRITISH IMPORTANT AROUND THE BRANDS FUTURE CREATIVE THINKERS AND WE HAVE SOME OF THE MOST ALL OVER THE WORLD.

NATALIE MASSENET MBE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL 11 OVERVIEW ROKSANDA SS15 14 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 OVERVIEW EMILIA WICKSTEAD SS15

17 OVERVIEW 18 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 DYLAN JONES OBE BRITISH GQ MENSWEAR. LONDON IS THE CRUCIBLE DURING LONDON FASHION WEEK AND DESIGNERS, ON THE STREET, AND ON HAS ITS REACH AND SCOPE. BRITISH THE CATWALK DURING EVERY SHOW FASHION IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER, NOR DISPLAY IN THE SHOWROOMS OF THE BRITISHTHE FASHION INDUSTRY OF CREATIVITY, AND THAT IS ON IN THE WORLD, ESPECIALLY ITS LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN.

DYLAN JONES OBE BRITISH GQ 19 OVERVIEW BURBERRY PRORSUM SS15 22 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION THAT THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL IS A OF THE BRITISH THE OF FASHION INDUSTRY AND ITS DESIGNER BUSINESSES BY AND RESOURCESAND OF THE SECTOR. AIMS TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS HARNESSING SHARING AND THE THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROMOTION COUNCIL ASSISTS IN THE GROWTH AND SHOWCASING BOTH EVENTS INTERNATIONAL, CULTURAL AND MARKETS, THE BRITISH FASHION AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE TO PLC UK THE ENHANCES AND CREATIVE REPUTATION OF OUR DESIGNER FASHION INDUSTRY DESIGNER IN THE UK AND KEY EXPORT IN EXPORT THE UK AND KEY WHOLE INDUSTRY.WHOLE

23 OVERVIEW 24 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 CREATIVE INFLUENCE. LEADS THE FASHION FASHION THE LEADS INDUSTRY THROUGH FASHION COUNCIL THE BRITISHTHE MISSION STATEMENTMISSION

REPOSITION BRITISH BRITISH REPOSITION TO STRATEGICALLY GLOBAL FASHION OUR AMBITION IS FASHION IN THE ECONOMY. OUR AIMOUR

25 OVERVIEW 26 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 ED BURSTELL LIBERTY LONDON FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES JUST WHEN YOU THINK LONDON HAS PEAKED, IT REACHES ANEW LEVEL.

ED BURSTELL LIBERTY LONDON FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES 27 OVERVIEW 28 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 THROUGH WHICH WE HAVE FOCUSED THROUGH HAVE WE WHICH FOCUSED AND GLOBALAND INFLUENCERS FROM HALLMARK OF SUCCESS OF EVERY OUR ENERGY THE AND SUPPORT EVERYTHING WE DO AND IS THE CREATIVITY IS AT THE OF HEART ORGANISATIONS, INDIVIDUALS SO GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY BRITISH FASHION BUSINESS. WE IDENTIFIED FIVE PILLARS PILLARS FIVE IDENTIFIED WE OTHER SECTORS. FIVE PILLARS FIVE

INVESTMENT DIGITAL & INNOVATION EDUCATION REPUTATION BUSINESS

investor ready. be to businesses designer prepare and philanthropy by earlyestablishing stage investment vehicles underpinned sector, the into investors more attract to We aim efficient. more be to businesses support to it using at online, to continue to launch new technology and to look get to businesses more support to challenges identifying We are digital. and innovation in lead and brands its of footsteps the in follow to businesses British We want fashionleaders. business future attract to colleges business with working strategy, this to strand anew is education Business skills. needed much learn to routes vocational and industry, both through education further scholarships the into people young talented attract to We aim creativity. and professionalism for reputation our develop further and audiences new attract to expectations, all exceed to content and experiences event our for We aim with strategic globally to partners champion our industry. working events, Council-led Fashion British and fashion British of profile international the increasing We are information support business and seminars. to access open create to portal online an developing new to opportunities more We support businesses. are create to programmes mentoring our refocused We have

29 OVERVIEW 30 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 each element of the strategy. the of element each forward drive Team, Management Senior Council Fashion British the with along who, a President appointed been has pillars strategic five the of Each PRESIDENTS EDUCATION 10 Magazine Sophia Neophitou REPUTATION James McArthur BUSINESS Lepe Partners Goodwin Jonathan INVESTMENT Google UK Peter Fitzgerald INNOVATION DIGITAL & Talent Emerging for Ambassador BFC MBE Mower Sarah Meribeth Parker

PILLAR PRESIDENTS

31 OVERVIEW FAUSTINEDESIGNER STEINMETZ AW15 AW15 34 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 retailers to the capital than ever before. ever than capital the to retailers audiences from fashion media and fashion designer London Men now Collections draw more influential sectordesigner possible. London Fashion Week and the of profile and growth the make helped have who sponsors and partners patrons, its of all thanks BFC The foropportunities both and alike. designers partners delivering initiatives, and events its for sponsors with The prides itself BFC in developing long-term partnerships and seminars digital support showcasing. business BFC’s the Men, Collections London ROOMS, show LONDON supported has 2007–2013 Programme (ERDF) Fund Development Regional 2011, European July the Since foropportunities to British businesses grow sales. export increased deliver directly that initiatives specific supports (UKTI) &Investment Trade UK from Funding profile and impact of London’sdesigners. the and (LFW) Week Fashion London of profile international and content the strengthen to it enable to London of Mayor and It commercial partners. grant receives from support the patrons industry by funded is Council Fashion British The FUNDING challenges. and achievements strategy, on quarterly Board Advisory an industry briefs Board Executive The business. the of strategy overall the setting for is responsible meetsBoard 10 year per and times Executive The team. management organisation’sthe full-time first of appointment the with 2009 in was Board established Executive An GOVERNANCE Treasurer Inman OBE Christopher Director Non-Executive MBE Hindmarch Anya Chief Operating Officer Simon Ward Executive Chief Caroline Rush CBE Chairman MBE Massenet Natalie EXECUTIVE BOARD Very Exclusive Very GROUP NET-A-PORTER THE ShopStyle Selfridges Island River Pringle of Scotland Next Look New Mulberry Group McArthurGlen London of Mayor Marks & Spencer LVMH Land Securities LLP KPMG Kering Karen Millen John Lewis Partnership Jimmy Choo ISSA London Hunter HSBC Fraser of House UK Magazines Hearst Nichols Harvey Harrods Grazia GAP Fenwick Limited Pasricha Bharti Eiesha Debenhams Condé Nast Publications Burberry Village Bicester Group Arcadia AMERICAN EXPRESS Amazon Fashion –15 2014 PATRONS

ERDEM SS15

35 OVERVIEW 36 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Caroline Rush CBE. by chaired briefings patron two and MBE Massenet Natalie by chaired meetings board full two quarterly, meets board The businesses. designer British leading for support and promotion of programme a focused develop help to freely expertise and time their give who representatives from education, patrons and designers Presidents, Pillar chairs, committee BFC comprises Board Advisory industry Council’s Fashion British The –15 2014 BOARD ADVISORY HSBC Carol Bagnald ISSA London Fayed Al Camilla Selfridges Cremin Annette Vogue British OBE Shulman Alexandra Ltd Boot Hunter Alasdhair Willis Limited Fenwick Adam Fenwick River Island Josie Roscop Matthew Williamson Joseph Velosa Fraser of House Hay Jackie OBE Alexander Hilary ShopStyle Kunst Genevieve Karen Millen Gemma Metheringham London of College Fashion Frances Corner OBE Pasricha Bharti Eiesha John Lewis Partnership Ed Connolly GQ British OBE Jones Dylan Pringle of Scotland Douglas Fang KPMG LLP Don Williams Jimmy Choo Dana Gers GAP Stefan Laban LVMH Sophie Brocart Harvey Nichols Shadi Halliwell Burberry Sarah Manley Exclusive Very Sarah Curran New Look Roger Wightman Media Bauer Paul Keenan Harrods WardMichael London Evening Standard Maurice Mullen TOPSHOP Homer Mary Kering Louise Beveridge American Express Lisa Gregg Telegraph Daily The Lisa Armstrong Securities Land &Sev Fenn-Smith Kaela Mayor of London Justine Simons OBE UK Bazaar Harper’s Picardie Justine Amazon Fashion Juliet Warkentin Group McArthurGlen Julia Calabrese

Royal College of Art of College Royal Zowie Broach Mulberry Vanessa Lunt Marks & Spencer Tania Littlehales Value Retail Tamara Benjamin Debenhams Suzanne Harlow Vogue British Stephen Quinn

37 OVERVIEW 38 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 British GQ British OBE Jones Dylan Vogue.co.uk Dolly Jones The Sunday Times Claudia Croft InStyle Moore Charlotte Financial Times Carola Long Council Fashion British Anna Orsini The Times Alexandra Fullerton i and Independent The Fury Alexander 10 Magazine (Chair) Sophia Neophitou PRESS COMMITTEE Talent Emerging for Ambassador BFC MBE Mower Sarah Ambassador BFC Samantha Cameron Young Ambassador Delevingne Poppy Cultural Ambassador Laura Bailey Los Ambassador Angeles Alison Edmond Ambassador Style Chung Alexa thesupport BFC’s strategic goals. to ambassadors cultural and business of Programme aims to develop a strong network The British Fashion Council Ambassador AMBASSADORS CULTURAL & BUSINESS Anna Murphy Vogue British Alexandra Shulman OBE Stylist

Jo Ellison Guardian The Jess Cartner-Morley Guardian The Fox Imogen i-D Holly Shackleton Writer Freelance Longo Gianluca Porter Gabrielle Hackworthy Sunday Style Times Darke Tiffanie Telegraph Magazine Tamsin Blanchard Style Bubble Susie Lau Grazia Susannah Frankel Vogue British Serena Hood Talent Emerging for Ambassador BFC MBE Mower Sarah WWD Samantha Conti ELLE Collections Rebecca Lowthorpe Porter Lucy Yeomans ELLE UK Lorraine Candy Telegraph Daily The Lisa Armstrong Stylist McGeeKitty London Evening Standard Karen Dacre Bazaar Harper’s Picardie Justine Glamour Elvin Jo Financial Times

GARETH PUGH AW15

39 OVERVIEW 40 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 SS15 Men Paris ROOMS show LONDON AW15 announced Designers TOPSHOP, by sponsored NEWGEN, House Syon at 2014 Forum Fashion Fashion Forum Welcome Dinner at Rosewood London LONDON COLLECTIONS SS15 MEN 195 BAFTA at hosted Anna Wintour in Conversation Menkes, Suzy with Winner announced Colleges Graduate Council: Design Programme DesignerBFC/GQ Menswear Fund Winner announced Wedgwood Announced with &Sponsorship Designers Headonism VegasLas Show, Couture The at Showcase Designers Vault Rock JUNE 2014 Village Bicester at Launch Collective Designers’ British BFC Report Commercialising launched Creativity Summit Digital &BFC: Fashion Decoded Hackathon Fashion &BFC: Fashion Decoded Colleges Graduate Council: Preview Day 2014 MAY 2014 announced Schedule &SS15 Dates Men Collections London announced Designers SS15 TOPMAN, by sponsored MEN, NEWGEN APRIL 2014 & ANNOUNCEMENTS 2014–15 CALENDARBFC EVENTS OF Private View hosted by Jefferson Hack Jefferson by hosted View Private FilmsDesigner launched Island, River by sponsored Film, Fashion Graduate Preview Day Awards announced

announced ‘Tea Cosy’ Project &Wedgwood Headonism AUGUST 2014 Chairman’s for Reception Patrons Summer announced &Winner Initiative eBay, by sponsored Contemporary, BFC Day Seminar Campus &Google BFC Creative Industries Council Strategy launched JULY 2014 Colleges Council: HarrodsColleges Heads Council: of Courses Seminar & voting opened announced Shortlist 2014 Award Style British announced Nominees 2014 Awards Fashion British Principal Sponsor Awards Fashion British as announced Swarovski members industry 400 over to opened voting Awards Fashion British OCTOBER 2014 Paris ROOMS show LONDON FASHION WEEKEND VODAFONE LONDON LONDON FASHION SS15 WEEK SEPTEMBER 2014 & Formichetti Nicola MBE Mower Sarah by hosted View Private Talks Digital LFW Programmes launched iPlayer BBC to Exclusive Week Fashion London FilmsDesigner launched Island, River by sponsored Film, Fashion Street 10 at Downing Cameron Samantha by hosted Week Fashion London Celebrate to Reception The LFW, Shop eBay BFC Contemporary launched

Video Series launched The Designer BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund LONDON show ROOMS Men party opening AW15 menswear ROOMS show LONDON the presents Hack Jefferson LONDON COLLECTIONS AW15 MEN 2015 JANUARY Exhibition Retrospective Moore Chris AW15 announced Designers TOPSHOP, by sponsored NEWGEN, BRITISH FASHION AWARDS DECEMBER 2014 Seminar Cutting Creative Pattern Council: Colleges Special Recognition Award the of recipient the as announced Moore Chris Creator Fashion for Award Blow Isabella the of Edward Enninful announced as the recipient AW15 announced Designers TOPMAN, by sponsored MEN, NEWGEN Award Achievement Outstanding for Award Fashion British the of recipient the as announced Wintour Anna announced Trust Grants Fashion BFC NOVEMBER 2014 Private View hosted by Jefferson Hack Jefferson by hosted View Private FilmsDesigner launched Island, River by sponsored Film, Fashion

LONDON show ROOMS Paris launched Report High & End Designer Manufacturing Fashion panel FundBFC/GQ meeting Shortlist Winner announced 2015 Fund Fashion Designer BFC/Vogue Principal Sponsor Week Fashion London as announced Hut Sunglass MARCH 2015 FASHION WEEKEND VODAFONE LONDON LONDON FASHION AW15 WEEK York New in Dinner London of &Mayor Barclays BFC, International Fashion Showcase announced BFC Contemporary, sponsored by eBay announced announced DesignerBFC/Vogue Fashion Fund Shortlist FEBRUARY 2015 Opening Cocktails hosted by Sarah Mower MBE Mower Sarah by hosted Cocktails Opening Preview Breakfast Island, River by sponsored Film, Fashion International Fashion Showcase House Spencer at Foundation, Arts Fashion the by supported BPI and BFC by hosted London, Creative

41 OVERVIEW JONATHANDESIGNER SAUNDERS AW15 AW15 CHRISTOPHERDESIGNER RAEBURN AW15 AW15 46 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 KAREN DACRE LONDON EVENING STANDARD HOTBED FOR FASHION POWERHOUSES. TOO DOES ITS GLOBAL STANDING AS A GROWS IN CREATIVE STRENGTH SO AS THE CAPITAL’S FASHION WEEK

KAREN DACRE LONDON EVENING STANDARD 47 OVERVIEW AGIDESIGNER & SAM AW15 50 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 PILLARS TOM FORD SS15

53 OVERVIEW 54 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 BUSINESS J.W. ANDERSON AW15

57 OVERVIEW 58 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 KEY AREASKEY WHICH HELP CREATE AROBUST FRAMEWORK THAT FASHION THE SUPPORTS COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL HAS FOCUSED UPON BRITISHTHE UPON FASHION FOCUSED HAS COUNCIL DESIGNERS TO COMMERCIALISE THEIR CREATIVITY. THEIR TO COMMERCIALISE DESIGNERS MENTORING WE ARE COMMITTED TO ASSISTING

59 BUSINESS 60 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 a one-on-one basis. a one-on-one on period a24-month for leaders business of experience incredible the into tap to businesses fashion British six to five for chance the up opens Programme Builders Brand their brand potential and The new commercial successes. toEstablishment designers them support in developing New to support targeted and in-depth give to is aim The BUILDERS PROGRAMME BRAND manufacturing. and merchandising strategy, sales market to key management financial from elements business key around initiatives, Support Business BFC covering all the mentoringworkshops, and one-to-one training tailored The Fashion Entrepreneur programme wraps a suite of PROGRAMME FASHION ENTREPRENEUR ahead. challenges the for prepare and start jump to how and expect to what industry, the of complexity the of understanding abetter offer to information of source acredible as serve workshops of series this orbusiness, those in the early stages of their business, a start to wishing people graduates, for Designed FOUNDATION UP &START EXPLORER FASHION stages of business development. to training and mentoring initiatives across different approach new our illustrates right the on diagram The deployed to support these activities. been have teams advisory whose unit, consulting management KPMG the with partnered also We have and finance. e-commerce manufacturing, functional areas including accounting, law, merchandising, key across experts service and professionals of network to by supported secure advisors, senior a industry We work with closely the Pillar Business Committee investment at different stages. and leadership to manufacturing, to management financial from business designer of elements the all covering studies case and seminars workshops, of training and mentoring designing a schemes, series developmentbusiness path, we have restructured our aclear portray and entrepreneurs, and designers young our for foundation asolid build to order In MENTORING & TRAINING

Mark Sebba Alexander McQueen AkeroydJonathan Hunter James Seuss James McArthur McCartney Stella Frederick Lukoff NET-A-PORTER Loehnis Alison BUILDERS SENIORBRAND PROGRAMME MENTORS Harvey Nichols Stacey Cartwright Jimmy Choo Pierre Denis GROUP NET-A-PORTER THE EMERGING TALENTEMERGING BFC/VOGUE DESIGNERBFC/VOGUE FASHION FUND LONDON FASHION WEEKEND FASHION LONDON WORK SHOPS DESIGNERS SUPPORT AT SUPPORT DESIGNERS STAGES DIFFERENT BFC FASHION TRUST FASHION BFC COLLEGES COUNCIL COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIPS COLLEGE & FASHION START-UPS NEW ESTABLISHMENT BRANDS

EMERGING & FUTURE STARS &FUTURE EMERGING NEWGEN & NEWGEN MEN & NEWGEN NEWGEN GLOBAL BRANDS CONSUMERS FASHION FORUM BFC PATRONS HEADONISM ROCK VAULT ROCK BFC/GQ DESIGNER MENSWEAR FUND MENSWEAR DESIGNER BFC/GQ START-UP WORKSHOPS FUTURE MENTORING BRAND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS LONDON SHOW ROOMS BFC CONTEMPORARY FASHION FILM THE ENTREPRENEUR THE FASHION EXPLORER FASHION START-UP FUTURE BRAND OPEN TALKS

61 BUSINESS 62 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 and Simone Rocha. Marques’Almeida Katrantzou, Mary Schwab, Marios andWilliamson more recently Christopher Kane, Erdem, Boudicca, Julien Macdonald, Lara Bohinc, Matthew Berardi, Antonio McQueen, Alexander included has designers of call roll its inception, NEWGEN’s Since support from Baker Tilly, Lloyds TSB and Shoosmiths. theaccess Fashion Entrepreneur programme with now will designers NEWGEN support, mentoring and business some provided historically has NEWGEN world. the around from buyers and press influential or exhibition offering the designers chance to meet Space Presentation Space, Show Catwalk BFC the towards their show costs and to the opportunity use support financial designers catwalk offers NEWGEN Talent. Emerging for Ambassador BFC’s the MBE, Mower Sarah by chaired experts buying and media of apanel by selected are British fashion talent, recipients best up-and-coming the of showcase aprestigious as recognised Globally schemes. identification talent recognised world’s the internationally of one most TOPSHOP. has become it 2001 Since by now sponsored NEWGEN, created Fashion Council British the In 1993 NEWGEN

Marta Jakubowski Marta Marques’Almeida Lucas Nascimento Steinmetz Faustine Danielle Romeril Barrow Claire Ashley Williams 1205 SUPPORTED DESIGNERS2014–15 Sadie Williams Lo Ryan Goddard Molly

Machine-A Stavros Karelis TOPSHOP Sauvaire Sheena Matchesfashion.com Chapman Ruth ELLE UK Rebecca Lowthorpe Grazia, Pop and Ponystep Melanie Rickey Browns Laura Larbalestier Consultant Fashion Laura Burlington TOPSHOP Kate Phelan Vogue British Fran Burns Council Fashion British Caroline Rush CBE i and Independent The Fury Alexander (Chair) Talent Emerging for Ambassador BFC MBE Mower Sarah NEWGEN PANEL 2014–15

63 BUSINESS 64 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Vidur Mazhar Nasir Miller Matthew Roach Lee NealeKit VanassibaraDiego Green Craig CMMN SWDN Andersen Astrid Mullins Alex Agi &Sam DESIGNERSSUPPORTED 2013–14 and buyers. editors leading of committee amenswear by selected are Designers internationally. talent menswear British of breadth the promote to able is BFC the initiative this With support. and mentoring business receive and collections their showcase to womenswear designers as opportunities same the UK the in menswear designers emerging offering by TOPMAN, sponsored MEN, NEWGEN launched Council Fashion British the 2009, In August NEWGEN MEN

Matchesfashion.com Damien Paul Financial Times Charlie Porter Esquire Hayward Catherine Fourmarketing Banks Ben British Fashion Council (Chair) Caroline Rush CBE 2014–15 PANEL MEN NEWGEN Mr Porter Mr Sam Lobban GQ British Robert Johnston TOPMAN Jason Griffiths TOPMAN Gordon Richardson

NEWGEN MEN DESIGNERS SS15

65 BUSINESS 66 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 CARINE BIZET LE MONDE ECCENTRICITY IN ORDER TO TURN EXPONENTIAL GLOBAL BUSINESS. GLOBAL EXPONENTIAL LONDON FASHION WEEK INTO AN TO THEIR NATURAL CHANNEL THE BRITS HAVE LEARNED

CARINE BIZET LE MONDE 67 OVERVIEW GIEVESDESIGNER & HAWKES AW15 SS15 70 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Richard Nicoll Lou Dalton E. Tautz Christopher Shannon Christopher Raeburn DESIGNERSSHORTLISTED 2014 Fund. Menswear Designer BFC/GQ the of winner first the In June 2014, Christopher Shannon was announced as distribution, legal and finance. global technology, in leaders business of team its to developing the mentoring programme and gives access in assists Fund BFC/GQ the on partner lead Vertu, years, with UK and international stockists. three of aminimum for trading been have that businesses at aimed is Fund BFC/GQ The business. their of stage next the to them take to infrastructure necessary provide to grant a£150,000 as well as period, twelve-month mentoringhigh-level programme support over a abespoke, with designer one provides Fund BFC/GQ The menswear businesses. British developing for support further extend to Vertu, by supported 2013, in Fund Menswear Designer The British Fashion Council launched the BFC/GQ FUND MENSWEAR DESIGNER BFC/GQ

Financial Times Charlie Porter Council Fashion British Caroline Rush CBE Fourmarketing Banks Ben i and Independent The Fury Alexander (Chair) GQ British OBE Jones Dylan 2014–15 PANEL FUND MENSWEAR THE Vertu Pogliani Massimiliano Alexander McQueen AkeroydJonathan Harvey Nichols John Schofield

BFC/GQ DESIGNER MENSWEAR FUND SHORTLIST 2014

71 BUSINESS 72 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 MASSIMILIANO POGLIANI VERTU WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, IS SOMETHING EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE IN GROWING ABRAND BRITISH DESIGNERS AND BRING OUR COMMERCIAL THEIR AND EXPAND BRAND INTO MARKETS. NEW THAT COMBINES DESIGN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MENTOR EXCITING, NEW, YOUNG BUSINESSES CAN FACE AS THEY BUILD AS ABRITISH OPERATING BRAND GLOBALLY, WE ARE WELL AWARE OF THE CHALLENGES ME AND MY COLLEAGUES RELISH.

MASSIMILIANO POGLIANI VERTU 73 OVERVIEW COTTWEILERDESIGNER AW15 AW15 76 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 each business. growing to support invaluable provided have grants The Todd Lynn. and Ilincic Roksanda Nicoll, Richard Pilotto, Osman, Katrantzou, PeterMary Kirkwood, Nicholas Christopher Kane, Jonathan Marios Saunders, Schwab, grants and mentoring to support including designers awarded has Trust Fashion the inception, its Since ways: four in support provides Trust Fashion The fashion. of business and art the awardspromote to financial and mentoring through support business designers selected offers and Council 2011 Fashion British byFebruary the Fashion TrustThe was in founded FASHIONBFC TRUST supported designer business designer supported workingtraineeship within a Fashion Trust paid ayear-long with graduates Offers Taylor Wessing from support mentoring legal to Access digital innovation retail management planning, and business workshops, focusing on areas such as investment, and seminars events, networking Builders Brand to access with advisors of network aglobal includes that programme mentoring atailored to Access development business of areas key for support financial to Access

Todd Lynn Nicoll Richard Osman van Ham der Michael Katrantzou Mary Saunders Jonathan Holland of House Emilia Wickstead DESIGNERSSUPPORTED 2014–15 Zoë Jordan Zoë

Tracey Amon Shon Randhawa Bahamdan Sara Bamford Lady Co Fashion &Tabiat Othman Al PATRONS Asia. in Trust Fashion the of Head the is Yana Peel and US the in Trust Fashion the of Head the is Rothschild de Jessica Yassmin Ghandehari Terry de Gunzburg Fiorucci Nicoletta Natalie Livingstone Megha Mittal Max Leon Haslett Kate Joanna Przetakiewicz Brocklebank Felicia Pasricha Bharti Eiesha Brett Deborah Gaudio Belma FOUNDER MEMBERS Hersov &Kim Fares Tania CO-CHAIRS of The FutureChris Co-Founder Sanderson, Laboratory. by presentations and visits; studio designer talks; leader industry key Museum; Albert and Victoria the at tours programmeThe membership includes private curator-led Co. Arts by delivered and developed is programme The year. the across receive an exclusive cultural fashion insider programme who donors private by funded is Trust Fashion The

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77 BUSINESS 78 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Natalie Massenet MBE. and OBE Shulman Alexandra by co-hosted reception the 2015 winner of Fashion Designer the Fund BFC/Vogue at the as announced was Katrantzou Mary 2015, March In Vogue.co.uk. and –BritishFashionTV, channel websiteBFC – britishfashioncouncil.co.uk, YouTube the on view to available is series The Fund. The of exclusiveincludes with interviews the previous winners through to the also announcement. winner The series The Fund application from process, the stage first judging and the through designers shortlisted their journey of FashionDesigner Fund’ which follows‘The the judges series video online an launched BFC the 2015, For he investment received from group, luxury LVMH. year, Fund his through midway 2013, in and growth and cash flowstrong Nicholasprojections. reported of topics including merchandising, product development arange assess helped mentoring Row. The No.14at Savile both Director, Finance Lewis, Ian and Tony MD Yusuf, and Geiger Kurt at Director Creative Farrar-Hockley, Rebecca including mentors level high to access had Nicholas Fund, The of part As software. management business manager as well as upgrading the London showroom and accountant, manager merchandising and commercial new of members the team including a production director, in key invest to money prize the used he how on reflected winner, fourth the Kirkwood, 2014 Nicholas May In brand. fashion aglobal to business creative a developing from transition the make mentoring, level high of assistance designer’s business to generate employment and with the The Fund helps to develop the infrastructure of the business. British a creative as profile their increase considerably to adesigner enables that award financial asignificant offers charity Fund) (The Fashion Fund Designer BFC/Vogue The FASHION FUND DESIGNER BFC/VOGUE

Osman Pearl of Mother van Ham der Michael Katrantzou Mary Emilia Wickstead SHORTLIST 2015 Katrantzou Mary 2015 WINNER Brand Consultant Brand Susanne Tide-Frater Burberry Sarah Manley Ambassador BFC Samantha Cameron Naomi Campbell TOPSHOP Homer Mary Browns Joan Burstein CBE Row No.14 Savile Ian Lewis Council Fashion British Caroline Rush CBE (Chair) Vogue British OBE Shulman Alexandra PANEL FUND THE WebsterSophia

Registered Charity Number: 1139079 Number: Registered Charity Vogue British Stephen Quinn Council Fashion British Chris Inman OBE Council Fashion British Caroline Rush CBE Vogue British Alexandra Shulman OBE CHARITY TRUSTEES (2010) Erdem (2011) Kane Christopher (2012) Saunders Jonathan (2013) Kirkwood Nicholas (2014) Peter Pilotto WINNERS PREVIOUS TOPSHOP Paul Smith Harrods Debenhams Burberry VogueBritish SUPPORTERS OF THE FUND

79 BUSINESS BFC/VOGUE DESIGNER FASHION FUND SHORTLIST 2015 DESIGNER AW15 82 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 ALEXANDRA SHULMAN OBE BRITISH VOGUE WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE THE WIDEST THIS YEAR WE ARE ALL HOPING TO SEE TO APPLY AND GAIN THE ADVANTAGES STATE THAN BEFORE EVER AND WE’RE A RECORD NUMBER OF APPLICANTS. OF RECORD NUMBER A BRITISH FASHION IS IN ABETTER PLEASED THAT THIS AWARD HAS RANGE OF DESIGNERS POSSIBLE OUR PRESTIGIOUS SHORTLIST. PRESTIGIOUS OUR BEEN APART OF ITS SUCCESS. OF BEING CHOSEN FOR

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN OBE BRITISH VOGUE 83 OVERVIEW BFC/VOGUE DESIGNERDESIGNER FASHION FUNDAW15 JUDGING COMMITTEE 86 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

BFC/VOGUE DESIGNER FASHION FUND INTERVIEWS 2015

BFC/VOGUE DESIGNER FASHION FUND RECEPTION 2015

DESIGNER AW15

87 BUSINESS 88 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Lizzie McQuade Lizzie Keely Hunter YeoEmma Awon Golding DESIGNERSSUPPORTED 2014–15 Stewart. Noel and Atkinson Piers from sharing knowledge and OBE Jones Stephen from receive mentoring designers All and support business London Fashion Week in the Showrooms. Designer during showcased was which teapot Wedgwood a for cosy tea aunique created designer Each Tea Cosy. Project introduced 2014 and September Wedgwood became a sponsor of in Headonism year. the throughout promotion and sales for by aplatform providing milliners British emerging supports OBE, by Jones Stephen curated Headonism, HEADONISM

HEADONISM DESIGNERS SS15 & AW15

89 BUSINESS 90 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Yunus &Eliza Tomasz Donocik Madden and Shimell Iannuzzi Ornella HayesJo Ward Jacqueline Cullen Imogen Belfield Martin Hannah Gilmour Beth Cicolini Alice DESIGNERSSUPPORTED 2014–15 bysupported Stephen Webster MBE. Vegas Las Show Jewellery Couture the in & Eliza) Melanie Georgacopoulos, Tomasz Donocik and Yunus Ward, Hayes Jo Belfield, Imogen Jorge, (Fernando participated graduates and designers Vault Rock retailers. and media increase their exposure amongst UK and international tothe develop opportunity further and their businesses designers give to designed is initiative The 2012. February Rock Vault launched during London Fashion Week in by Webster Stephen curated MBE. talent, innovative jewellery most fine Britain’s showcase promote and support, to initiative VaultRock isajewellery ROCK VAULT

and provide funding for designers to create short films. films. short create to designers for funding provide and talent young mentor to industries film and fashion the dedicated film screenings and build relationships across host Island River and Council Fashion British The fashion films. create to 2012 designers funds and was February in founded Island, River by sponsored Fashion Film, BFC FASHIONBFC FILM Nicholas Kirkwood Nicholas KTZ Saunders Jonathan Braganza Jean-Pierre Long James Holland of House Pugh Gareth Raeburn Christopher Casely-Hayford DESIGNERSSUPPORTED 2014–15 digitalThis supports growth and online activation.

FASHION NETWORK BUSINESS Tim O’Callaghan,Tim Druces Wholesale and Online Trading Terms and Conditions Taylor Wessing Using Customer Data Taylor Wessing Luxury and Fashion for Market Property Seminars Designer &LCM Pre-LFW Stephen Webster MBE Rock VaultPre-Couture Designer Seminar Piper DLA Marketing and Advertising of Laws the to Introduction Stephen Jones OBE Headonism Mentoring Banking Lloyds Finance with Your Brand Growing True Capital & TrueStar Fashion Forum Session Networking Taylor Wessing Doing Business Online Google Digital workshops Activity Tilly Baker Tax and Finance Accounting, Business Piper DLA Law Competition and Corruption Bribery, &BFC Campus Google Seminars Piper DLA Online Trading to Guide A Legal Sheridans Interns and Freelancers Employees, to Guide A Legal BUSINESS SUPPORT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS and showcasing. toopportunities provide funding, training, mentoring, with presented and talent emerging of supporters as productivity. They are by recognised the fashion industry designers’ improve to aim that tools and rates services, bespoke provide to encouraged are partners These year round. mentoring and support business offer to engage organisations and networking nurture to designed has been Network revampedThe Fashion Business

Sunday and Ecoluxe London. East, Fashion Fashion East Scout MAN, London, Fashion buyers. Funding recipients during 2014–15 were Fashion and press industry of panel ahigh-level of support the with process delivery and application Fund’s the manages With funding from the Mayor of London, the BFC the talents of emerging fashion designers. showcase which year, the throughout place taking events The London Fashion Showcasing supports Fund (LFSF) FUND SHOWCASING FASHION LONDON a fashion designer business. grow and develop start, to place best the as reputation UK’s the develop and protect to goal strategic BFC’s the of part as commissioned was report The UK. the in faced by in designers finding theright production partners challenges the of out born was and (GCU) University Caledonian Glasgow and (OE) Economics Oxford by undertaken was research The Report. Manufacturing &Designer High-end the (M&S) launched Spencer & Marks and Skillset Creative (UKFT), Association Textiles and Fashion UK BFC, the 2015 March In MANUFACTURING REPORT for fashion designers. guide industry an as online available made was report for partners business up and The coming designers. ofthe importance guidance commercial and specialist and with in Land partnership highlighting Securities in collaboration with London School (LBS) Business commissioned areport unveiled BFC 2014 the May In REPORT CREATIVITY COMMERCIALISING designerfactfile.com and community. designer graduate abroader with knowledge sharing as well as complementing the new Training & Mentoring Schemes at aimed content rich and guides online videos, with business of stages different for material tailored training and development. business The tool kit provides Council, the hub Designer of reliable fashion information, Fashion British the by 1997 in published Originally DESIGNER FACT FILE

91 BUSINESS 92 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 participated in the LONDON show ROOMS initiative. ROOMS show LONDON the in participated designers following the 2014–15, During market. each in impact maximum provide to curated is showroom Each (UKTI). &Investment Trade UK and Fund (ERDF) is by supported the European Regional Development LsR advisers. sales and media marketing, international of support the with audience atrade to collections their sell to designers for aspace is showroom The pathway.support Fashion Council’s designer British the of element astrategic are showrooms These pop-up markets. international in designers to promoted be collectively British for opportunity a unique provides (LsR) show ROOMS LONDON LONDON SHOW ROOMS

Christopher ShannonChristopher Christopher Raeburn Casely-Hayford Caitlin Price Abley Bobby Ashley Williams Alex Mullins TaylorAlan Agi &Sam Kit NealeKit Long James FultonHolly Lawrence Helen Steinmetz Faustine Marler Ed Tautz E. TributeDiesel Formichetti Nicola By VanassibaraDiego David Koma Danielle Romeril Craig Green CMMN SWDN Barrow Claire

Vidur Todd Lynn Sibling Samson Shaun Sadie Williams Ryan Lo Parnell-Mooney Rory Atkinson Piers Palmer//Harding TalaveraNicomede Mazhar Nasir Mr Start GoddardMolly Michael Van Der Ham Miller Matthew Benson Mary JakubowskiMarta Marques’Almeida Maharishi Alsop Louise Dalton Lou Hodges Liam Lee Roach

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93 BUSINESS MARYDESIGNER KATRANTZOU AW15 AW15 96 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 REPUTATION SIMONE ROCHA SS15

99 OVERVIEW 100 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 THOSE THAT TAKE PLACE IN THE UK ARE SUPPORTED WITH MULTI-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY. EVENTS A TARGETEDA GUEST ACCREDITATION AND PROGRAMME LISTS FOR PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS AND BRANDS. THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL IS CHARGED WITH ARE AIMED AT DEVELOPING AUDIENCES KEY AND PROMOTING THE UK FASHION INDUSTRY AND ITS DESIGNERS INTERNATIONALLY VIA ATARGETED

101 REPUTATION 102 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 BORIS JOHNSON QUOTED IN LONDON EVENING STANDARD HANDSOME DIVIDENDS FOR OUR CITY. OF FASHION, WHICH IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST INDUSTRIES. THE GENIUS GENIUS GREATEST THE INDUSTRIES. LONDON IS AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF OUR DESIGNERS GENERATES

BORIS JOHNSON QUOTED IN LONDON EVENING STANDARD 103 OVERVIEW FASHIONDESIGNER EAST AW15 SS15 106 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 each season. each LFW during placed are overof £100m orders that isestimated It retailers. and media influential of audience global a to designers showcasing over 250 September and a year February in Fashion WeekLondon twice takes place LONDON FASHION WEEK

Christopher Raeburn, Steven Tai and Tamara Salman. Tai Tamara and Steven Raeburn, Christopher ShowroomsDesigner at House Somerset including first time.Over 170 exhibiteddesigners collections in the the for schedule the joined all who Delaney Trager and FaustineAshley Williams, Steinmetz, Shrimps Marchesa, Tom and Ford. Roksanda Nicoll, Richard Katrantzou, Mary Burberry, Christopher Kane, Erdem, Jonathan Saunders, presentations Anya included designers Hindmarch, 24 and shows catwalk 58 The days. five the over talent fashion leading world’s the of some SS15 showcased LFW 2014, SEPTEMBER SS15 LONDON FASHION WEEK and Susie Bubble. Lowe Daisy Clancy, Abbey hosts guest featured and London Fashion Week, available exclusively on iPlayer on series documentary athree-part produced BBC The Paul-Choudhury. Sumit and MBE Webster Stephen Chapman, Ruth Paringaux, Remi Harbisson, Neil Holland, Henry speakers included and public the to open were tent, catwalk LFW official the in place took which technology and fashion on talks Talks –panel Digital #LFW three organised BFC The shows. on-schedule of 90% streamed live BFC the September For real-time. in clothes buy and on try to consumers allowed which Metail with partnership Holland’s of House and Instagram; and Twitter with Grabyo which instantly edited show highlights for collaboration Hunter’s Burberry; with button ‘buy’ new the of use innovative Twitter’s SS15included LFW at firsts world Digital 43%. to 33% from rose sites e-commerce with designers on-schedule of percentage 2014 the September 2013 and February Between innovation. and business creativity, in leader world the become to industry Digital & Innovation Pillar, the supporting British fashion its celebrated Council Fashion British the September In

&FIGURES FACTS DIGITAL Street retailers displayed installations by architects. RIBA 15 Regent LFW, with Coinciding public. the to open were that seminars’ ‘style educational 25 than more hosted shops Street Oxford Westwood. Vivienne and Unique Katrantzou, Mary Holland, of House from looks catwalk featured and Street Oxford of 1.5 miles spanned that flags fashion high foot twelve 75 with Street Oxford to returned Showcase Fashion September The Zoë Jordan. Georgia Hardinge, Barrell, PaperAlexis London, and Prism initiativeContemporary sponsored by designers, eBay: limited edition from pieces the newly launched BFC shopContemporary on eBay.co.uk. The boutique stocked BFC ever first the of launch the saw September 5th Friday, Circus, Bond Street and Covent Garden Garden Covent and Street Bond Circus, more than 19 zone 1 stations including Piccadilly in LFW of day each from highlights showcasing commuters, to LFW brought Media Exterion globally countries 196 in streams live of views 650,000 Over YouTube BFC and channel website LFW the on streamed live were shows the of 90% Over included #LFW images added to that Instagram 120,000 Twitter on #LFW and Week’ Fashion ‘London of mentions 330,000 TOPSHOP

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS OFFICIAL TOPSHOP TONI&GUY Swatch &Ray Scavi Mercedes-Benz Hotel Fair May The Maybelline New York London Evening Standard Coffee Lavazza eBay DHL Canon beautydrink AMERICAN EXPRESS OFFICIAL SPONSORS Vodafone PRINCIPAL SPONSOR UK Trade &Investment UK London of Mayor European Regional Development Fund OFFICIAL FUNDERS WGSN Triumph Tropez St Rightster PROPERCORN Penhaligon’s Mainetti LG Electronics Geek &the Genie Fashion Monitor Media Exterion

107 REPUTATION BURBERRYDESIGNER PRORSUM AW15 SS15 110 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15

LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15

DESIGNER AW15

111 REPUTATION 112 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

DOWNING STREET RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE LFW

DOWNING STREET RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE LFW

DESIGNER AW15

113 REPUTATION 114 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 JUSTINE PICARDIE HARPER’S BAZAAR NOT ONLY IS LONDON STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION AS THE CREATIVE HEART ALSO PROVED THAT IT HAS ASTRONG BRITISH FASHION CONTINUING TO IS GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, OF THE FASHION WORLD, IT HAS AND AREMARKABLE RANGE OF WITH INSPIRING COLLECTIONS WITH INSPIRING EVENTS AND SHOP OPENINGS. AT LONDON FASHION WEEK, BUSINESS SENSE, AS WELL.

JUSTINE PICARDIE HARPER’S BAZAAR 115 OVERVIEW HOUSEDESIGNER OF HOLLAND AW15 AW15 118 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 to create a film using Google Cardboard. Google using afilm create to Google with collaborated Braganza Jean-Pierre and Island River view. to public the to open were and Island River were funded by the Fashion Film initiative, sponsored by films three All Braganza. Jean-Pierre and Holland of House Pugh, Gareth from films fashion three showing Space Show Courtyard BFC the in installation an was Film Fashion BFC Nigeria. of Yoga to Mukpo presented was to Julia Manito from Colombia. The Curation Award its exhibition, Framework and the Award Designer went for Colombia to awarded was Award Country Showcase fromdesigners countries. 30 The International Fashion emerging 130 presented BFC the and Council British The date. to IFS largest the was and Park Car Street Brewer in held was (IFS) Showcase Fashion International The graduates. her of last the of collections the featured which show MA Martins Saint Central the with closed day first The Cathedral. Paul’s St at OBE Wilson Louise Professor late the of memory the honour to gathered friends and graduates Martins Saint Central reputation for fashion education as the largest reunion of The opening day of highlighted LFW the UK’s inimitable 190 designers. The Showrooms Designer presented collections from anniversary. 10th Gareth’s celebrate to LFW to returned Pugh Gareth and time first the for showed all English Phoebe and Kilt Le Goddard, Molly Barrow, Claire talent Emerging anniversary). 200th its (celebrating Scotland of Pringle and Prorsum Burberry Hindmarch, Anya Wickstead showed alongside global brands including J.W. Katrantzou, Mary Anderson, Peter Pilotto and Emilia Christopher Kane, Erdem, Jonathan Saunders, to develop start, and grow a fashion designer business. place best the is London that ensure to out set and pillar British Fashion Council concentrated on the business the season this In talent. creative powerful most world’s the of some boasted that aschedule on designers 78 The 61st edition of London Fashion Week showcased FEBRUARY 2015,AW15 LONDON FASHION WEEK

DIGITAL FACTS &FIGURES

Live streams were watched in 197 countries 197 in watched were streams Live Somerset House at tent catwalk the of front the on screen LED the YouTube and BFC channel website, LFW the to streamed live were shows the of 90% Over included #LFW images121,000 added to that Instagram Twitter on #LFW and Week’ Fashion ‘London of mentions 350,000 Over projection every day every projection cross-track the saw people 500,000 average, On Garden. Covent and Street Bond Circus, Piccadilly in more than 19 Zone One stations including LFW of day each from highlights showcasing commuters, to LFW brought Media Exterion

UK Trade &Investment UK London of Mayor European Regional Development Fund OFFICIAL FUNDERS Triumph Rightster PROPERCORN Penhaligon’s Mainetti LG Electronics Fashion & Monitor Beauty Media Exterion SUPPLIERS OFFICIAL TOPSHOP TONI&GUY Swatch &Ray Scavi Mercedes-Benz Marks & Spencer Hotel Fair May The Maybelline New York London Evening Standard Coffee Lavazza Water FIJI eBay DHL AMERICAN EXPRESS OFFICIAL SPONSORS Vodafone PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

119 REPUTATION 120 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

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LONDON FASHION WEEK AW15

DESIGNER AW15

121 REPUTATION 122 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

CREATIVE LONDON AT SPENCER HOUSE

CREATIVE LONDON AT SPENCER HOUSE

DESIGNER AW15

123 REPUTATION 124 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 GODFREY DEENY LE FIGARO THE LONDON DESIGNERS SHOWED IT IS IN LONDON THAT FASHION THEIR BEST COLLECTIONS… BREAKS NEW GROUND. NEW BREAKS

GODFREY DEENY LE FIGARO 125 OVERVIEW 126 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 access to industry experts. industry to access exclusive with events and discussions panel engaging and inspiring of programme adynamic offers schedule The curated Vodafone London Fashion Weekend talks Company and London. Winser Satchel Cambridge The Lies, White Little Lupfer, Markus Lou Dalton, Osman, Paper London, Pringle of Scotland, Fulton, Holly Raeburn, Christopher Wakeley, Amanda included brands menswear and womenswear British and international 150 over of galleries retail Designer andMilan Paris. London, York, New of catwalks the from trends seasonal key the of overview an audience the gave which shows, catwalk trend official the hosted THEOUTNET.COM Sibling. and Couture Oakwell Macdonald, Braganza, Julien Nicholas Jean-Pierre Heritage, Halston Golan, Fyodor Wakeley, Amanda ofschedule London Fashion Week included designers The official Vodafone London Fashion Weekend catwalk to meet and build direct relationships with new customers. brands. It provides brands designer with the opportunity British and international 150 over of shopping and talks shows, catwalk with experience Week Fashion ultimate Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is the billed as the and September. Fashion Week London February in after show, directly place consumer taking Fashion Council’s bi-annual British the Vodafone Fashion Weekend London is FASHION WEEKEND VODAFONE LONDON

SPEAKERS &TOPICSHAVE INCLUDED:

Discovering Personal Style with Fashion Stylist, Stylist, Fashion with Style Personal Discovering Jennings and Larsson of Manager PR Waite, Alicia Yolke of and Founder Williamson, Anna LDN, Blake of Founder Ashby, Alice with Brand aFashion Building Museum & Albert Victoria at Curator Stanfill, Sonnet with Beauty Savage McQueen: Alexander of Scenes the Behind aBecoming Fashion by Stylist Alexandra Stedman Loveday, curator at Design Museum Design at curator Loveday, Donna with conversation –in Power Fashion Women Company Satchel Cambridge The of & CEO Founder Deane, Julie with Domination Global to The Cambridge Satchel Company: from Kitchen Table Jolly, Director Beauty Charlotte and Editor Deputy Wanless, Jill with Monthly Fashion Hello with Shoot Beauty and aFashion Styling Braganza Jean-Pierre with Conversation In Heels’ High in Walk to ‘How Bestseller International the of Author the and Writer Fashion Morton, Camilla with Conversation In Oakwell Nicholas with Conversation in OBE Alexander Hilary Fulton Holly with Conversation in OBE Alexander Hilary Fashion Curator Shonagh & Marshall Archivist, OUTNET.COM THE at Director Fashion Thomas, Eve Rebekah Roy

Triumph Smartzer SUPPLIERS OFFICIAL TONI&GUY Swatch Sunglass Hut &Ray Scavi The Outnet.com Hotel Fair May The Maybelline New York Marks & Spencer Coffee Lavazza Canon beautydrink SPONSORS OFFICIAL Vodafone TITLE SPONSOR 2014SEPTEMBER Triumph Oral-B SUPPLIERS OFFICIAL TONI&GUY Swatch Sunglass Hut &Ray Scavi Hotel Fair May The Maybelline New York Marks & Spencer Coffee Lavazza OFFICIAL SPONSORS Vodafone TITLE SPONSOR 2015 FEBRUARY

127 REPUTATION ANYADESIGNER HINDMARCH AW15 AW15 130 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN SS15

LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN SS15

131 REPUTATION 132 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Tinie Tempah Nick Grimshaw Bing Hu Dermot O’Leary Gandy David AMBASSADORS MENSWEAR GQ British OBE Jones Dylan MEN COLLECTIONS LONDON OF CHAIR coverage. media of LCM worth overgenerates £48m menswear industry. British the of importance commercial and creative the celebrates and June and January every takesshowcase place that isabiannual Men Collections London LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN

brought VIPs to London to raise money for charity. charity. for money raise to London to VIPs brought and LJackson Samuel by hosted was Ball Fashion Boys the for One The time. first the for presentations showed all Kirkwood Nicholas and Maharishi Man, Hentsch &Ravenscroft, Ede Esquire. with party night opening presentation on Sunday evening and hosted the official a with schedule the joined MEN DKNY 2013 alone. in £12.9bn 2013 reach to and 2008 between 18% by Showrooms.Designer The UK menswear market grew the in 71 designers and presentations and shows 68 with menswear British of best the showcased LCM JUNE 2014,SS15 LONDON COLLECTIONSMEN and Marie Schuller. Marie and speakers Christopher Ferguson Raeburn, Kathryn Critic’s Film Circle, Jason Solomons and included filmcritic, broadcaster and Chairman of the London by chaired was discussion panel The Kirkwood. MATCHESFASHION.COMRaeburn, and Nicholas and included films from Baartmens Christopher Siegel, & (ICA) Art Contemporary of Institute the at place took Island River by sponsored event Film Fashion BFC The Talavera. Nicomede and Hodges Liam Abley, Bobby with MAN initiative East Fashion and TOPMAN the and show LCM first Moschino’s Green, Craig show, Burberry the SS15 included LCM at Highlights public. the to open were which of all London, of Museum the at exhibition MEN NEWGEN a and ICA the at screening amenswear V&A, the with talk on the London Underground. In June the organised BFC a the public, including a poster campaign to celebrate LCM engage to ways interesting and new at looks and VisitBritian and V&A TOPMAN, Gallery, Photographer’s The Sony, Institute, London ICA, and Museum of Partners, London, committee includes representatives from the British Film The celebration. cultural acity-wide LCM making of goal the with committee cultural a launch to office London’s of Mayor the with worked Council Fashion British The June. 15th Saturday on showed who bysupported Vertu was won by Christopher Shannon Menswear Designer FundThe inaugural BFC/GQ

UK Trade &Investment UK London of Mayor European Regional Development Fund OFFICIAL FUNDERS Warsteiner Rightster Vodka Q Penhaligon’s House Location Fashion Monitor OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS The Woolmark Company TOPMAN Swatch Superdry Siemens Radisson London Blu Edwardian, Nyetimber Mercedes-Benz Expert L’Oreal Men Coffee Lavazza The Hospital Club GQ Fudge OFFICIAL SPONSORS DIGITAL FACTS &FIGURES edits were watched in 198 countries 198 in watched were edits Daily and highlights designer catwalk/presentation edits anddesigner presentations catwalk and highlights daily of views 170,000 Over #LCM included that images added to Instagram 22,000 #LCM included that Tweets 60,000

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LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN SS15

ASTRIDDESIGNER ANDERSEN AW15 AW15

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LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN SS15

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137 REPUTATION 138 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 ALEXANDER FURY FOR GQ STYLE CAPITAL CITY FOR MEN’S FASHION. COLLECTIONS MEN SHOWS THAT INNOVATION, THERE’S ONLY ONE WHEN IT COMES TO IDEAS AND THE SUCCESS OF LONDON

ALEXANDER FURY FOR GQ STYLE 139 OVERVIEW SAVILE ROW, STDESIGNER JAMES’S &AW15 WOOLMARK AW15 142 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Asia Pacific and LCM committee member. committee and LCM Pacific Asia GQ of Director Editorial Pearce, Grant by Council Fashion British the to introduced was Bing Bing. Hu Ambassador, announcedCouncil itsInternational first Menswear Fashion British the 2015, March in Shanghai in event an At London. in Margiela Maison for collection couture debut his presented CBE Galliano John January, in LCM During School. USA’s Public the to went prize final the and House Somerset at place took Final Menswear Prize Woolmark dinner and Presentation. the Superdry The International LCM GQ the Place; 2Temple at dinner Hackett the Island; River by sponsored event, Film Fashion the party; Event highlights included the Esquire and Jimmy Choo show. catwalk its for GIF video agraphic create to Stuyk, Natalia artist, with worked TOPMAN and Copper James by manufactured paper Manila Kendal 315gsm against backdrop a 30ft constructed of crisp, white collectionits at London-inspired the ICA presented for LCM ambassador, Tempah; Tinie Thomas Pink unveiled suit abespoke create to &Sons Norton with up teamed London of Museum the Murray; William by atornado of sculpture acrylic aglowing on shoes of collection his displayed Vanassibara Diego LCM; over served were that cups designed bespoke create to Lavazza with Christopher Raeburn partnered respective childhoods; their on based installation an build to Card Gary designer set with worked &Sam Agi UK. the in menswear of success and installation the to contributes that landscape cultural rich the emphasising industries creative UK other with collaborating designers of anumber saw January and Works. Universal Men’s, Barbour, Coach, Kilgour, Soulland, Todd Lynn joined by new additions Alex Aquascutum Mattsson, were TOPMAN and Tom Ford Smith, Paul Prorsum, Returning global brands Alexander Burberry McQueen, and over 70 in designers the Showrooms. Designer schedule comprised 32 catwalk shows, 37 presentations LCM The tailoring. heritage traditional and brands innovative international designers, emerging menswear most world’s the of some showcased and calendar fashion menswear global the off kicked Men Collections London JANUARY 2015,AW15 LONDON COLLECTIONSMEN

OFFICIAL SPONSORS &FIGURES FACTS DIGITAL UK Trade &Investment UK London of Mayor European Regional Development Fund OFFICIAL FUNDERS Warsteiner Rightster Fashion Monitor OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS The Woolmark Company TOPMAN Swatch Superdry Radisson London Blu Edwardian, Penhaligon’s Mercedes-Benz Coffee Lavazza The Hospital Club GQ Fudge

presentation edits were watched in 183 countries 183 in watched were edits presentation Daily and highlights designer catwalk/ edits anddesigner presentation catwalk and highlights daily of views 200,000 Over included #LCM images added to that Instagram 40,000 #LCM included that tweets 101,000 Over

Business ofBusiness Fashion Imran Amed Observer The Helen Seamons Harold Tillman CBE Pacific Asia GQ Grant Pearce TOPMAN Gordon Richardson It ToHow Spend deGillian Bono London Evening Standard Lebedev Evgeny Vanity Fair Saltzman Elizabeth Douglas Booth David Walliams Fenwick Walker-Smith David Ralph Lauren Lauren David Furnish David Stevens Dan Burberry Christopher Bailey MBE Esquire Hayward Catherine 10 Magazine Antony Miles Effect Weitz The Andrew Weitz &Anderson Sheppard Anda Rowland i and Independent The Fury Alexander Esquire Bilmes Alex Selfridges WestonAlannah Shortlist Adrian Clark MENSWEAR COMMITTEE The Rake The Koh Wei CBE Emin Tracey Tom Hiddleston Tom Ford Tom Ford Men’s Health Toby Wiseman Style.com Tim Blanks Liberty Stephen Ayres XIX Entertainment Simon Fuller Browns Simon Burstein Robert Konjic GQ British Robert Johnston James Richard James Richard Buckley Richard Show Media Howarth Peter Mytheresa.com Paula Reed Paul Smith RDI CBE Smith Paul Sir McKee Marigay Fashion East Lulu Kennedy MBE Style.com Luke Leitch GQ British Levin Jo MRPORTER.COM Jeremy Langmead Group Dazed Hack Jefferson

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LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN AW15

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LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN AW15

147 REPUTATION 148 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 BRUCE PASK BERGDORF GOODMAN, QUOTED IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MANUFACTURINGAND MENSWEAR OF THE REDISCOVERY OF ESTABLISHED FOSTERED IN THE CONTEMPORARY IN THE UK AS WELL AS THE GREAT THE RICH HISTORY RICH THE TAILORING OF DISCOVERY OF NEW TALENT AND CREATIVITY INVENTIVENESS AND EDUCATION SYSTEM MAKE IT INCREDIBLY FERTILE FOR THE HERITAGE BRANDS.

BRUCE PASK BERGDORF GOODMAN, QUOTED IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES 149 OVERVIEW 150 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

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LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN AW15

151 REPUTATION 152 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

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LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN AW15

DESIGNERSIBLING AW15 AW15

153 REPUTATION LONDON COLLECTIONSDESIGNER MEN AW15 OPENING AW15 156 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 JASON BRODERICK HARRODS BRITISH MEN’S FASHION HAS EVOLVED AND I’M THRILLED THAT THE BFC MADE GREATLY DUE TO THE LAUNCH OF LCM SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS AND MEET THIS HAPPEN. HAVING THE PLATFORM THE AWARENESS AND BUSINESS OF AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO HAS DRIVEN ASTRONG BRITISH THE INDUSTRY WHICH IN TURN, OF LCM GIVES THE DESIGNERS BUSINESS IN MENSWEAR. MENSWEAR. IN BUSINESS

JASON BRODERICK HARRODS 157 OVERVIEW BRITISHDESIGNER FASHION AWARDS AW15 2014 160 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15

BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2014

BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2014

DESIGNER AW15

161 REPUTATION 162 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 she taught at Central Saint Martins. Directors Creative British the by work of a showcase with remembered was OBE Wilson Louise Professor Emma Watson. to award the presented Styles Harry winner, year’s Last public. the by for voted is and style British of best very the epitomises who individual an celebrates Award Style British The Enninful. Edward collaborator, long-term and friend to Creator Fashion for Award Blow Isabella the presented Rihanna and Campbell Naomi decades. six spanned has that career a remarkable Catwalk photographer Chris Moore was honoured for tremendous contribution to the fashion industry. her for CBE Galliano John by award Achievement Outstanding an with presented was OBE Wintour Anna whoindividuals have shaped the fashion industry. celebrate Awards Recognition Special year Each OBE. Dagworthy Wendy and Blanks Tim OBE, Menkes Suzy Tide-Frater, Susanne Zoe, Rachel Green, Philip Sir MBE, Massenet Natalie MBE, Kennedy Lulu Candy, Lorraine Phelan, Kate Picardie, Justine OBE, Bailey Glenda OBE, Jones Dylan Arnault, Delphine MBE, Hindmarch Anya OBE, Wintour Anna Harlech, Amanda Lady OBE, Shulman andinfluencers opinion Alexandra includingformers ofmembers the journalists, comprising buyers, industry key 300 by decided were winners The design. and talent creative recognising presented, were awards Seventeen and SamanthaRihanna Cameron. Dockery,Michelle Naomi Campbell, Nicole Scherzinger, Allen, Lily Hamilton, Ray, Lewis Del Lana Minogue, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Moss, Kate CBE, Galliano John DavidDelevingne, and Emma Watson, Victoria Beckham, including Anna Wintour Anna Cara Kendrick, OBE, guests with year past the over industry fashion the of successes the celebrate to gathered people 2,000 Over globally. value media of worth £280m over amassed 1st at December the London The Coliseum. evening Monday on held were Awards Fashion 2014 British The talent. creative extraordinary promote and celebrate to industry fashion global the for an opportunity Fashion Awards is British annual The BRITISH FASHION AWARDS

Marks & Spencer Coke Diet AMERICAN EXPRESS OFFICIAL SPONSORS Vodafone TONI&GUY M•A•C Canon PRESENTING SPONSORS Swarovski IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Warsteiner Penhaligon’s +Rhodes Hayford Harrogate Spring Water Fashion Monitor WITH THANKSTO Rightster Patrón Tequila Mercedes-Benz Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls and Poppy Delevingne Poppy and Smalls Joan Kloss, Karlie by Presented Cara Delevingne MODEL OFTHEYEAR Kate Moss Presented by McQueen Alexander RED CARPETDESIGNER Grimshaw Nick and Ora Rita by Presented Prism EMERGING ACCESSORY DESIGNER Grimshaw Nick and Ora Rita by Presented Green Craig EMERGING MENSWEARDESIGNER Grimshaw Nick and Ora Rita by Presented Marques’Almeida EMERGING WOMENSWEARDESIGNER John Galliano CBE by Presented OBE Wintour Anna OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Gainsbourg Charlotte by Presented Ghesquière Nicolas INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER Naomi Campbell and Rihanna by Presented Enninful Edward ISABELLA BLOWAWARD FORFASHION CREATOR OBE Menkes Suzy by Presented Moore Chris SPECIAL RECOGNITION

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167 REPUTATION BRITISHDESIGNER FASHION AWARDS AW15 2014 170 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 SARAH MOWER MBE US VOGUE PLENTY OF HIGH-WATTAGE GLAMOUR, AND ALOT OF FUN AT THE BRITISH THERE WAS HIGH EMOTION, FASHION AWARDS.

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173 REPUTATION 174 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 Filippo Ricci and Orsola de Castro. Orsini, Anna founders, by independently led be to ethical fashion initiative will continue launched in 2006 manufacturing in industry the Estethica, UK. a BFC high-end and designer the of growth forward drive and to of review the made progress the recommendations steering groupThe report continues to meet quarterly a coordinated approach from relevant stakeholders. for need the emphasises and sector manufacturing thebenchmarking highly fragmented state of the highlights The report UK. the need for manufacturing million and an support additional 1,700 jobs across the £400 over of turnover additional an deliver would This years. five next the over product high-end made UK for demand in increase a65% suggests report The around the of long-term viability the existing units. concerns the and UK the in partners production right the finding in designers by faced challenges resolve to (GCU) University Caledonian Glasgow and (OE) Economics Oxford by undertaken was research The in the sector. CFE Project, andThe Alliance specialists independent Skillset, Creative M&S, UKFT, BFC, comprising group working asmall together brings and 2015 March Manufacturing in was the The report UK. launched in End &High Designer on areport complete to was commission underThe first the Positive Fashion initiative purchasing decisions. to look at consumer engagement in conscious together work to finally and sector the in challenges sustainability key overcome to ways research broadly, more information that share to and practice best championing thosebusinesses, that are delivering new and brands established between legislation new sharing on focus will years two first strategy. The this on delivering and setting in assist to established was M&S by chaired Committee, Change Positive The Fashion. Positive of lead partner isthe (M&S) & Spencer Marks practices. business best and sustainable around Fashion Council 2013 British anew set the to for agenda February in Fashion launched Positive POSITIVE FASHION

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Anna Orsini Orsini Anna Temperley London Alice Temperley Speakers included: on 21st November at the Harrods Auditorium. held was Seminar Course of Heads 2014 Harrods The industry. the in developments latest the about Course of Heads informs and faced have speakers the challenges business and personal the into insight an attendees give Seminar Course of Heads Council Colleges The 2014 OCTOBER SEMINAR, COURSE OF HEADS BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent Emerging for Ambassador BFC MBE Mower Sarah Google Neil Dulake Council Fashion British Michelle De Conto &Hawkes Gieves Jason Basmajian Max Mara Ian Griffiths Harrods Broderick &Jason David Helen Council Fashion British

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215 INVESTMENT 216 BFC ANNUAL REVIEW 2014–15 technology demonstrations. innovation and digital and insight market talks, growth The Forum included schedule strategy brainstorms, address. lunch apost gave Sport, and Media Culture, for Minister Ed Vaizey, Hon The talks. the of findings key the of presentation a with day the finished and speech awelcome with started MBE Massenet Natalie talks. of schedule the and profiles attendees’ other browse to guests allowed which bfcfashionforum.com groups.and The luxury launched BFC a website businesses online retailers, PRs, agencies, creative businesses, tech financiers, investors, brands, and the world including British and international designers across from guests 180 over welcomed Forum The Natalie Massenet MBE. and Goodwin Jonathan by hosted June, 23rd Monday of welcome dinner at the Rosewood London on the evening aspecial with began event The Northumberland. of Duke the of home London the House, Syon at In June 2014, the inaugural Fashion Forum was hosted influences. global of network powerful and private a –creating industries investment and tech fashion, the of aspects all together bringing UK, the in kind its of and Jonathan Goodwin, the Fashion Forum is the first CBE Rush Caroline MBE, Massenet Natalie by Founded for growth and to generate investment opportunities. tocommunities; showcase with businesses high potential fashion broader and finance investment, the engage sector; the of issues important the discuss and debate openly to tank athink is Forum The group. intimate an for chats, brainstorming andfire-side networkingsessions seminars, includes that event day all an is Forum The andbusinesses the biggest stars of British fashion. investors, international lawyers, brands, technology fashion including retailers, entrepreneurs, industry global the in leaders of group curated acarefully together within the partnership Founders Forum, which brings The Fashion Forum is an invitation only event, organised FASHION FORUM

Intelligence Squared Yana Peel Rothschild Sian Westerman ofBusiness Fashion Imran Amed Council Fashion British Caroline Rush CBE Founders Forum Brent Hoberman TALK MODERATORS Muriel Zingraff Equity) Private (Piper Gibson Libby Worldwide) (Withers Devlin Hugh Laboratory) Future Hannah (The Stodell Laboratories) Future Chris (The Sanderson Diligence Futures (NET-A-PORTER) MBE Massenet Natalie (NET-A-PORTER) Sebba Mark Hindmarch) (Anya McArthur James MBE Hindmarch Anya Business and &Yang –Creativity Yin Pierre Denis (Jimmy Choo) &Hawkes) (Gieves Basmajian Jason Reboot – Investing In and Refocusing Fashion Brands Pierre Denis (Jimmy Choo) (Stylus) Worth Marc Capital) (FirstMark Lenihan Lawrence Eileen Naughton (Google) Crawford) (Lane Keith Andrew Digital – Disrupting the Fashion Industry (Stylus) Quinn Bradley Shaping our Industry is Technology How Interfaces: Extreme (Kering) Daveu Marie-Claire not – Luxury Sustainability Necessity Lang) Helmut (Theory, Rosen Andrew Think Big in Luxury Contemporary AkeroydJonathan (Alexander McQueen) Player Luxury Major to Brand Conceptual &SPEAKERS TOPICS

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