CATWALK & PRESENTATION SCHEDULES – APPLICATION CRITERIA

  • Your collection should consist of men’s ready to wear or accessories
  • You should have been in business for at least 3 years and have a minimum of 4 stockists. If you have been in business for less than 3 years you should look at applying for NEWGEN MEN support. Information on NEWGEN MEN can be found atwww.britishfashioncouncil.com/newgenmen
  • Applications will be reviewed by an advisory panel comprised of leading opinion formers, press and retail representatives

DIGITAL SCHEDULE – APPLICATION CRITERIA

  • The applicant should be over 3 years in business
  • The applicants collection should consist of men’s ready-to-wear or accessories
  • The applicant should have a minimum of 2 stockists, including UK and international
  • If the applicant has been in business for less than 3 years they should look at applying for NEWGEN MEN support. Information on NEWGEN MEN can be found at www.britishfashioncouncil.com/newgenmen

EVENTS SCHEDULE – APPLICATION CRITERIA

  • Events organised by BFC Patrons, sponsors, LFW/LCM designers, showroom designers and press affiliates will be listed
  • Events by any other businesses, brands and press will be internally reviewed on a case-by-case basis
  • An event will not be listed if it conflicts with the show schedule
  • Off-Schedule Presentations will not be listed on the Events Schedule

APPLICATION PROCESS
PHASE ONE – APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Applications for June 2016 are now closed
  • Designers are asked to provide two industry-based references; we suggest that a buyer or journalist as a relevant referee

PHASE TWO – E-PANEL

  • Once an applicant has completed the application form online, this will be reviewed and the candidate will be notified by email whether the application has been accepted
  • Designers successful to phase two will be reviewed by an e-panel of key industry members. Please do not submit samples unless specifically requested to do so
  • Applicants may be asked to submit additional supporting information, which will be considered alongside the application to reach a final decision

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • An e-panel of at least 10 judges is selected each season which includes key opinion formers, media, buyers and representatives from the BFC
  • The panel acts in an advisory capacity only. There may be certain cases where the BFC feels a particular applicant may or may not be suitable for London Fashion Week, and the BFC reserves final say
For further information please contact:
Isabella Davey
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7759 1978
[email protected]