The ‘s initiative has championed emerging UK talent for over 30 years, spotlighting dynamic and young creatives making a mark beyond their fields. Through top-tier mentorships, runway opportunities, and monetary grants, dozens of designers have been launched into stardom, including , , and . The BFC has announced its class of 2024/25, welcoming , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and .
While several big names return to the NEWGEN scheme — Chet Lo, The Winter House, TOLU COKER — a slew of fresh faces prepare for their first year under the NEWGEN umbrella. Since his entrance, Chet Lo’s spiked knitwear has appeared on red-carpet events worldwide, dressing A-list celebrities such as and . HARRI’s inflated latex has made noise on and off the runway, seeing shut down the red carpet in 2023 with a bulging one-piece ensemble.
From womenswear to menswear and accessories, BFC NEWGEN will continue to uplift talent under its wing, providing endless opportunities for them to thrive on UK soil. All 20 designers can expand their design languages in multiple directions, building their brands during and beyond while harnessing new business and design skills to grow as creative entrepreneurs. Take a closer look at the designers in BFC NEWGEN’s class of 2024/25 above.
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