BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2017: who are the chosen designers?
The £200,000 grant from BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and supported by Burberry, Harrods, Paul Smith and Topshop will be shared between 3 recipients this year. The grant aims to bring key expertise into designer businesses to assist with development and growth. Winners will continue to receive a full mentoring programme through the BFC’s Business Support team, including access to funders and industry experts. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 4th April 2017.
Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, commented: ‘We are so fortunate to have an amazing pool of talent in London and this year’s shortlist is no exception. All the designers have demonstrated incredible talent and strong business skills. I believe they all have the potential to become the UK’s next global brands and the new format of the Fund will help them achieve that goal.’
The shortlisted designers this year are: Huishan Zhang, Mother of Pearl, Osman, palmer//harding, Shrimps, Sophie Hulme, Toogood
Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, commented: ‘We are so fortunate to have an amazing pool of talent in London and this year’s shortlist is no exception. All the designers have demonstrated incredible talent and strong business skills. I believe they all have the potential to become the UK’s next global brands and the new format of the Fund will help them achieve that goal.’
The shortlisted designers this year are: Huishan Zhang, Mother of Pearl, Osman, palmer//harding, Shrimps, Sophie Hulme, Toogood
Huishan Zhang |
Mother of Pearl |
Osman |
Palmer Harding |