British Fashion Council debuts revamped global fashion event to rival Met Ball

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has joined forces with luxury jewelry label Swarovski to re-imagine the British Fashion Awards, newly dubbed The Fashion Awards 2016. The Fashion Awards 2016, to take place on December 5 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, will herald a new global focus, with awards aiming to honor international talent from both the creative and business sides of the industry. The annual awards event will also aim to attract a bigger, public audience with the venue at the Royal Albert Hall able to host just over 3,000 attendees, with half of these seats to be available for purchase by the general public, starting Tuesday, May 3.

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British Fashion Council debuts revamped global fashion event to rival Met Ball

Three fashion designers to watch out for in 2016

While 2015 is not yet over, the fashion industry is already turning its attention to 2016 and the next season's runway shows which, in Paris, will start with menswear on January 20. This gives us an opportunity to start from scratch, and take a look at the designers and creative directors who will shape the fashion world next year. Jonathan Anderson or J.W. Anderson, who won the menswear and womenswear designer prizes at the most recent British Fashion Awards, has unquestionably been the designer of the last few seasons.

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Alexander McQueen returning to London Fashion Week

British label Alexander McQueen will present its Fall/Winter 2016 collection at London Fashion Week in February, one of many highlights of the LFW schedule, which was revealed Thursday. The London-based house usually shows in Paris, and its return to its home city will be for one season only, according to the brand. The label's announcement was made as the British Fashion Council revealed the official schedule for London Fashion Week, which runs from February 19-23.

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Dior’s upcoming collections to be designed by in-house team

In the wake of Raf Simons' departure as creative director of Dior, the French fashion house has revealed that its next two collections will be designed by its in-house team. The in-house studio will undertake the spring 2016 couture collection, coming to the runway in January, as well as the fall 2016 ready-to-wear line, a Dior spokersperson confirmed to WWD.

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The British Fashion Council has chosen latest NewGen sponsorship recipients

The British Fashion Council announced eight recipients of the NewGen scheme Wednesday, December 2. 

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The British Fashion Council has chosen latest NewGen sponsorship recipients

Alessandro Michele to be honored at the 2015 British Fashion Awards

Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele is set to receive the International Designer Award at the 2015 British Fashion Awards later this month. Michele's appointment marked a brave and significant shift in aesthetics for Gucci — a house famed for its leather goods and accessories, which currently is one of the top brands in the global luxury goods market.

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Alessandro Michele to be honored at the 2015 British Fashion Awards

Tom Ford to put on first-ever menswear catwalk show at London Collections Men

Tom Ford is set to put on a full catwalk show for the first time at London Collections Men in January. A provisional schedule released by the British Fashion Council reveals that heavy hitters Alexander McQueen and Burberry will also be hitting the runway. Other highlights will include shows by returning brands Moschino and Pringle of Scotland, while J.W. Anderson and BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund winner E. Tautz will also host catwalk shows.

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Nick Knight honored in British Fashion Awards 2015

Fashion photographer and video artist Nick Knight OBE is set to receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at the British Fashion Awards 2015.

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Nick Knight honored in British Fashion Awards 2015

British Fashion Council reveals the hottest new menswear talent for AW16

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the list of UK menswear labels it will be championing for Autumn/Winter 2016. Ten upcoming brands have been selected under the 'Newgen Men' banner, sponsored by Topman, enabling them to showcase their Autumn/Winter 2016 collections at London Collections Men (LCM) in January next year. This year English designer Liam Hodges sees himself featured on the list for the first time.

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