APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER ’08 FASHION FORWARD SPONSORSHIP

The British Fashion Council (BFC) have announced that they are accepting applications for Fashion Forward sponsorship. As part of the BFC’s support for young British design talent, Fashion Forward offers funding for production of a catwalk show during London Fashion Week. Established in September 2006, internationally renowned designers such as Giles, Jonathan Saunders and Sinha-Stanic have all benefited from Fashion Forward sponsorship.

Those eligible to apply for sponsorship are designers who currently show on-schedule at London Fashion Week and have received New Generation funding within the last three years, or are at a similar stage of business development. While all applications will be considered, it is unlikely that companies whose turnover is less than £100,000 or greater than £1,000,000 will be short listed.

Designers interested in applying should contact: Katie Bain at the British Fashion Council by e-mail katie.bain@britishfashioncouncil.com or phone +44 (0)20 7636 7788.The deadline for those wishing to apply is 16th May 2008.