The
Fashion Forward scheme supported by the London Development Agency, was established 5 years ago to provide funding to talented emerging British designers to show and develop their businesses in London.
London Fashion Week is the most creative and dynamic event on the international fashion calendar promoting established and emerging British design talent to a global audience. Fashion Forward is a key BFC initiative to promote emerging design talent. The award provides the winner with a cash prize to showcase their collection and access to knowledge to develop their business.
Previous Fashion Forward winners include
Christopher Kane,
Erdem,
Giles Deacon,
Jonathan Saunders,
Louise Goldin,
Marios Schwab,
Richard Nicoll,
Roksanda Illincic and Sinha-Stanic.
The 2011 winners are: