Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced a £ 2 million Government funding allocation to the British Fashion Council (BFC) to provide financial support which will bolster the BFC NEWGEN program, aimed at nurturing and guiding emerging designers.
In its 30th year, NEWGEN has been instrumental in launching the careers of renowned fashion icons like Ahluwalia, Alexander McQueen, Erdem, Grace Wales Bonner, JW Anderson, Martine Rose, Roksanda, Saul Nash, and Simone Rocha.
Culture Secretary Frazer unveiled this funding commitment during the ‘REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion’ event, sponsored by Alexander McQueen, held at the Design Museum on September 12th.
Lucy Frazer said, “The NEWGEN scheme has kickstarted the careers of some of our best UK-based designers who are making waves in the fashion world, and I’m delighted this funding will help the next crop of British fashion talent build businesses that can thrive for years to come.”
The Government’s investment underscores its dedication to fostering the growth and innovation of the UK fashion industry.
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