In episode three of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, acclaimed designer Robert Wun, editor Karen Binns, and creative producer Charlotte Clark discuss the creative excellence and global impact of London Fashion Week. Together, they explore the artistry behind the shows, the collaborative spirit that drives the industry, and the city’s role as a hub for innovation and talent. From the craft of womenswear to the evolution of event production, this episode celebrates the dynamic energy shaping London’s fashion scene. Guests: Robert Wun, Karen Binns, Charlotte Clark. The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast e ..read more

In this episode of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, Vanessa Belleau, Jamie Backshall, Helene Selam Kleigh, and Bella Webb discuss the impact of mental wellness on the fashion industry. Featuring insights from a BFC Scholar, the conversation highlights the lack of mental health resources in the industry and explores key areas for improvement. Guests: Vanessa Belleau, Jamie Backshall, Helene Selam Kleigh, Bella Webb. The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast explores topics that are impacting the creative industries. With knowledge sharing at its core, the podcast brings the creative community together and ..read more

In the season opener of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, poet and trans visibility activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal, designers Jordan Bowen and Luca Marchetto of JORDANLUCA, cultural historian Fenella Hitchcock, and model, producer and photographer, Zorawar Waraich explore the role of fashion in shaping queer identity and expression in modern Britain. Together, they unpack how what we wear can be harnessed as a powerful medium for self-expression, exploring its connections to sexuality, psychology, and culture within the queer community. From the raw intensity of menswear to decolonisation through fash ..read more

Episode five is hosted by speaker and disability activist Victoria Jenkins and features designer Karoline Vitto and singer and model Lovelle. With a focus on the importance of body positivity for all and size representation in the fashion industry, they discuss how the industry can adapt to be more inclusive, regardless of size, race and disability.  About Victoria Jenkins: Founder and CEO of socially responsible, adaptive clothing brand Unhidden (BFC Member), Victoria is an award winning designer and disability advocate, speaker and writer. About Karoline Vitto: Karoline is a Brazili ..read more

For episode four, photographer Campbell Addy is joined by designer Tolu Coker, and model James Corbin to discuss the importance of telling the stories of cultural identity within fashion and exploring their individuality through shared cultural experiences. The conversation focuses on the pressures of being Black in the fashion industry, and how to remain authentic in the face of criticism and obstacles. About Campbell: British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy draws inspiration from his culturally diverse upbringing, this has informed an intricate discovery of the self and a un ..read more

For episode three, Vogue Business Executive European Editor, Kirsty McGregor is joined by CEO and Co-Founder of Tomorrow, Stefano Martinetto, and Founder and Buying Director of MACHINE-A, Stavros Karelis to discuss the ongoing cultural and socio-economic implications of Brexit on the British fashion industry. Combining their knowledge and experiences from across the industry, Kirsty, Stavros and Stefano highlight the necessity for a collaborative community, alongside organisations like the BFC, to support young and independent designers through times of social and economic uncertainty. &n ..read more

In this episode designer Jawara Alleyne and writer and cultural communications thought leader Yasmin Jones-Henry discuss how designers can utilise indigenous knowledge and traditions to create truly sustainable brands. Delving into their Caribbean heritage, Jawara and Yasmin highlight how many indigenous groups have rich histories of sustainable production and consumption and they discuss the resounding positive impact of their upbringing on their work. About Jawara: As an interdisciplinary artist, creative director and educator, designer Jawara Alleyne graduated from London’s Central S ..read more

Kicking off Season 5 of the British Fashion Council's Fashion Forum Podcast, journalist and writer Lauren Cochrane talks to London based designer and BFC NEWGEN alumni Martine Rose in ‘What Does It Mean To Be a Designer Today?’.  About Martine:  Awarded BFC NEWGEN in 2014 and the recipient of the British Menswear Designer of the Year Award at The Fashion Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2023, Martine Rose is an award winning British-Jamaican designer based in London, who began her eponymous brand in 2007.  A force in the Menswear scene in the U ..read more

Entertainment editor Josh Smith is joined by celebrity stylist Rose Forde and red carpet photographer Richard Young to discuss the past, present and future of the red carpet. From iconic fashion moments and red carpet critics to present day political statements and challenging gendered dressing, how have the rules of the red carpet changed for good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund recipient Nicholas Daley is joined by Tan France to discuss his journey in the fashion industry, from his studies at Central St Martins, receiving NEWGEN support, to winning the 2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund. The two discuss Nicholas's ongoing influences, his Scottish and Jamaican heritage and early musical interest, creative community, sustainable practices, and future ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more