FASHION NEWS - LONDON
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Press Release
BFC Fashion Forward 2013
Backstage at David Coma Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue)
LONDON, UK - FASHION FORWARD WINNERS: Three womenswear designers David Koma, Holly Fulton and Michael van der Ham will receive Fashion Forward support, sponsored by eBay Fashion and supported by the Mayor of London, for two consecutive seasons from AW13.
Fashion Forward was first established in 2009 to help provide funding to talented emerging British designers to show and develop their businesses in London. To be eligible designers will either have progressed through NEWGEN or be at a similar stage in their business. The award provides the winner with a monetary prize to assist in showing their collection at London Fashion Week as well as access to business support provided by the British Fashion Council.
Caroline Rush, CEO, British Fashion Council, commented �David, Holly and Michael are three very worthy recipients of the 2013 Fashion Forward scheme. We have seen them grow through the NEWGEN scheme and are pleased to see their businesses progress to the next level of Fashion Forward sponsorship. We look forward to seeing their collections at London Fashion Week in February.�
Backstage at David Coma Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue)
Backstage at David Coma Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue)
Designer David Koma commented, �I am delighted to have been awarded Fashion Forward sponsorship and be a part of the ongoing support from the British Fashion Council as this backing will allow me to take my brand to a new level. I am excited about what the future holds and this is a great way to start the year off!�
Backstage at David Coma Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue)
Backstage at David Coma Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue)
Backstage at David Coma Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue)
Designer Holly Fulton commented, �I am delighted to be a part of Fashion Forward for the coming seasons. It is an amazing boost for an emerging designer to have access to the business mentors and show support this offers and adds confidence to both the designer and the label to have this backing. I am greatly looking forward to working with eBay and the BFC for London Fashion Week; it is projects such as Fashion Forward that enable UK designers to establish their businesses whilst fostering their creativity and I am thrilled my label has been chosen for this platform.�
Holly Fulton Autumn/Winter 2012 (Photo courtesy of ImaxTree)
Holly Fulton Autumn/Winter 2012 (Photo courtesy of ImaxTree)
Holly Fulton Autumn/Winter 2012 (Photo courtesy of ImaxTree)
Backstage at Holly Fulton Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
Holly Fulton Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Emma Louise Layla)
Designer Michael van der Ham commented, �I feel very honoured to have received the Fashion Forward sponsorship as it is the next step in my career and will allow my business to grow and to become more established.�
Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Style Bistro)
Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue.it)
Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue.it)
Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Vogue.it)
Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
Michael van der Ham Spring/Summer 2013 (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
As a previous Fashion Forward recipient, Ebay Fashion will continue to work with Henry Holland for a second consecutive season with an exclusive capsule collection that will appear on eBay during London Fashion Week.
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Fashion Forward is a key BFC initiative to promote developing design talent. The award provides the winner with a monetary prize to assist in showing their collection as well as access to business support provided by the BFC.
Fashion Forward applicants are judged by a panel of key industry representatives including Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, BFC; Melanie Smallwood, Head of eBay Fashion Brands; Sarah Mower MBE; Paula Reed, Harvey Nichols; Oscar Pinto; Hervia Bazaar; Caroline Issa, Tank Magazine.
Source: BFC
