New Gen applications are now open for Spring/Summer 2009
11-04-2008
The BFC New Generation sponsorship scheme was set up in 1993 to support the best up and coming designers at London Fashion Week. New Gen is recognised internationally and has helped launch the careers of some of Britain's top designers, including Alexander McQueen, Clements Ribeiro, Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald and Sophia Kokosalaki.
Closing date for applications: May 5th 2008
Click here for more information and to apply online.
New Gen support is available as sponsorship for a fashion show on schedule during London Fashion Week and/or a stand at the Exhibition @ LFW. Support is usually available for up to three seasons and applications will only be accepted from those who have been in business for three years or less. Applications are considered by a selection panel of senior fashion editors and buyers.
Successful applicants are featured in London Fashion Week's publications and website and in press releases issued by the British Fashion Council in the run up to London Fashion Week. The specially designed New Gen area is one of the highlights of the Exhibition @ LFW.
London Fashion Week New Gen winners Autumn/Winter 2008 (catwalk) were Christopher Kane, Duro Olowu, Erdem, Krystof Strozyna, Lousie Goldmin, Marios Schwab, Mdeadhamkirchhoff and Todd Lynn. At the exhibition Anna Vince, Borba Margo, Charlotte Olympia, David David, Emilio de la Morena, Felder Felder, Hannah Marshall, House of Holland, Justine Smith, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto and Poltock & Walsh.
London Fashion Week is organised by the British Fashion Council
Visit http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/ for more information
