BFC Fashion Forum
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry’s culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale.
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Stitching Tomorrow
April 09, 2024 13:30 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode designer Jawara Alleyne and writer and cultural communications thought leader Yasmin Jones-Henry discuss how designers can utilise indigenous knowledge and traditions to create truly sustainable brands. Delving into their Caribbean heritage, Jawara and Yasmin highlight how many indigenous groups have rich histories of sustainable production and consumption and they discuss the resounding positive impact of their upbringing on their work. About Jawara: As an interdisciplinar...
What Does It Mean To Be a Designer Today?
March 12, 2024 14:53 - 24 minutes - 46.5 MBKicking off Season 5 of the British Fashion Council's Fashion Forum Podcast, journalist and writer Lauren Cochrane talks to London based designer and BFC NEWGEN alumni Martine Rose in ‘What Does It Mean To Be a Designer Today?’. About Martine: Awarded BFC NEWGEN in 2014 and the recipient of the British Menswear Designer of the Year Award at The Fashion Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2023, Martine Rose is an award winning British-Jamaican designer based in London, who began her eponymous brand ...
How the rules of the red carpet have changed
November 23, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBEntertainment editor Josh Smith is joined by celebrity stylist Rose Forde and red carpet photographer Richard Young to discuss the past, present and future of the red carpet. From iconic fashion moments and red carpet critics to present day political statements and challenging gendered dressing, how have the rules of the red carpet changed for good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's next for Nicholas Daley?
November 09, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund recipient Nicholas Daley is joined by Tan France to discuss his journey in the fashion industry, from his studies at Central St Martins, receiving NEWGEN support, to winning the 2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund. The two discuss Nicholas's ongoing influences, his Scottish and Jamaican heritage and early musical interest, creative community, sustainable practices, and future ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is fashion overlooking Gen X and Baby Boomers?
October 26, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBCreative Director Susan Bender Whitfield is joined by Lucinda Chambers and JoAni Johnson to discuss age diversity in the fashion industry. From supermodel revivals to intergenerational teaching, the three discuss the importance of age representation in creative fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fashion’s opportunity in the Metaverse
October 14, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBJournalist Amanda Cosco is joined by Metaverse strategist Damara Ingles and co-founder of The Fabricant Amber Jae Slooten to explore fashion's opportunities within the Metaverse discussing virtual fashion shows, digital twins, NFTs and the growing digital fashion landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being There with Nineties Fashion Show Photographer, Gavin Bond
September 28, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBDesigner, Giles Deacon, is joined by renowned 90’s fashion show photographer, Gavin Bond, ahead of his first solo exhibition at London’s Hamilton Gallery and the upcoming release of his retrospective photobook ‘Being There’. From shooting backstage during the rise of the supermodel, to being invited to the Maison’s of the great designers of the decade, Gavin and Giles discuss what it was like, being there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fashion on Screen
August 17, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBWriter & Fashion Historian Shelby Ivey Christie hosts a conversation with costume designer Colleen Atwood and Katy Lubin, VP of Brand at Lyst about the impact of fashion on screen. From blockbuster films to streaming platforms, explore the ways that fashion and costume plays a role in character development and on screen storytelling while influencing how we all dress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Non-traditional entries into fashion
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBOutreach practitioner Berni Yates speaks to Foday Dumbuya, founder and creative director of LABRUM London and Georgina McManus, chief legal officer at Manolo Blahnik about their individual journeys into the fashion industry, through non-traditional means. From short courses, community mentorships and lesser known roles within fashion businesses, they explore alternative routes into the creative industries outside of higher education fashion and arts institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Intersection of fashion & beauty
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBWriter and journalist Dominic Cadogan speaks to BFC NEW WAVE: Creatives & makeup artists Raisa Flowers and Mata Marielle about the intersections of fashion and beauty. Discussing their rise to success in both industries, uplifting the next generation of creatives and the joy and power in Black creative collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rooting our sustainability in action
July 06, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBActivist and content creator Aditi Mayer is joined by communications consultant, George MacPherson, and Josephine Philips, founder of sustainability start-up Sojo, to discuss the current state of the sustainable fashion conversation and how the industry, businesses and consumers can root future sustainability conversations with tangible goals and action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrating visible differences and individuality
June 22, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBModel, actor and musician Shaun Ross hosts a conversation with fellow model and activist, Aaron Rose Philip, and co-founder of inclusive talent agency Zebedee, Laura Winson, about the importance of disability representation on screen and behind the scenes; celebrating visible differences in the fashion industry, and the impact on wider society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Standing up against Asian Hate in fashion
November 04, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MBThe journalist Susie Lau, aka Susie Bubble, hosts a touching and emotional conversation with her friend, the designer Prabal Gurung, about issues around racism towards the Asian community in the fashion industry, and the Slaysians initiative he has built aimed at promoting positive change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Individualise yourself
October 25, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBThe prize-winning British menswear designer Bianca Saunders speaks to her creative collaborator, the stylist and publisher Karen Binns, about breaking down preconceptions around menswear design and building a brand with currency and meaning in today's culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Giving clothes history
September 01, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBPriyanka Chopra Jonas, the actress and British Fashion Council ambassador for positive change, shares stories with her stylist, the “image architect” Law Roach and Laura Brown, editor-in-chief of InStyle. As well as telling the stories behind some of Priyanka’s most famous red carpet looks, they talk about the power of heritage and legacy clothing as a sustainable fashion option; the importance of supporting up-and-coming designers; and creating opportunities for South Asian designers. Host...
Gender euphoria and allyship
August 18, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MBJosh Rivers, creator and host of the podcast Busy Being Black, speaks to journalist Phillip Picardi (formerly CCO at Teen Vogue and founder of .them), fashion designer Charles Jeffrey, and gender non-conforming musician James Potter from the Scottish band Walt Disco about their personal experiences with faith and identity; how they fell in love with fashion; and how individual actions can lead to collective change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The power of perseverance
August 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBAcclaimed fashion designer Mary Katrantzou talks to Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, editor-in-chief of 10 Magazine, about how their Greek heritage informs their work, overcoming naysayers and enduring through challenging times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transformation and evolution
July 21, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBZinnia Kumar, the model, cultural advisor and writer, talks to London-based designer Kaushik Velendra about overcoming culture shock and systemic discrimination as well as discussing their contribution to an Indian luxury fashion renaissance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learning to unlearn
July 14, 2021 16:01 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBFlorence Huntington-Whiteley, model and co-founder of CogDis, a creative ethics consultancy, talks with her partner and co-founder, the designer Claire Yurika Davis, and Tori West, editor of independent, queer-led publication Bricks Magazine, about their utopian ideas on the importance of boundaries and mental wellbeing in the workplace and how the fashion industry can adapt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Partnership, not competition
June 23, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBHighsnobiety editorial director Christopher Morency speaks to Farfetch founder, chairman and CEO José Neves about the post-pandemic fashion and retail landscape, and how a modern brand can evolve to stay relevant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fighting for fluidity
June 09, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBFashion designer Harris Reed speaks to Tim Blanks about dressing without gender boundaries, and how the reaction to the Harry Styles American Vogue cover is an example of how far the dial still needs to move. Reed also shares thoughts on the new wave of creatives leading the fashion industry, as well as how the future of the industry is playing out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In search of authenticity
June 07, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MBTrey Gaskin, the writer, model and podcaster, talks to designer Olubiyi Thomas and stylist and founder of Boy.Brother.Friend, KK Obi, about sustainability, creating authentic publishing, and how the fashion industry can help foster change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How a fashion superbrand is evolving with the times
April 21, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTommy Hilfiger talks to Financial Times' Jo Ellison about his brand’s work around inclusivity, equal opportunities and environmental initiatives. He also shares his tips on how to build an enduring fashion business, and his favourite things about London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to build a career in the fashion industry
April 07, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe American model Tess Holliday speaks to ELLE UK Editor in Chief, Farrah Storr, about her journey overcoming negative attitudes to her appearance in order to realise her dream. The pair also share ideas on how to succeed at your chosen career in fashion and harness the positive power of social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Collective problem-solving and fashion as a platform for change
March 24, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBFriends Julietta Dexter, founder and chief growth and purpose officer at ScienceMagic.Inc, and designer Anya Hindmarch talk about how to build forward-looking, conscious entrepreneurial endeavours and the importance of kindness and sharing values when it comes to solving environmental issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Futuristic interactions between our bodies, materials and the environment
March 10, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBSustainability advocate Wilson Oryema leads a discussion with Allbirds sustainability manager Hana Kajimura, fashion designer Phoebe English and fashion designer and textile researcher Rosie Broadhead, on the danger of toxic chemicals on our skin, experimenting with live bacteria, creating the lowest carbon shoe imaginable and making natural dyes from locally-sourced avocado stones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Environmental mindfulness and the tools for change
February 24, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBGabriela Hearst, the creative director of her namesake brand and newly-appointed creative director at Chloé, speaks to journalist and contributing editor at British Vogue, Ellie Pithers about her pioneering environmental initiatives in sustainable luxury and circular fashion, and shares what it was like dressing First Lady Jill Biden for the inauguration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The spirit of British fashion, community and craftmanship
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBStylist Amanda Harlech and designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE spend the evening sharing stories and discussing everything from the value of the British craft industry and forward-looking solutions for designers to their favourite decade in fashion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The spirit of British fashion, community and craftsmanship
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBStylist Amanda Harlech and designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE spend the evening sharing stories and discussing everything from the value of the British craft industry and forward-looking solutions for designers to their favourite decade in fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tracking the impact of politics on fashion and culture
January 27, 2021 12:37 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBHoor Al Qasimi, creative director of Qasimi and president and director of Sharjah Art Foundation, speaks to her friend John Akomfrah CBE, the artist and film-maker, about social responsibility in art and culture, and how it can relate to fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sharing brand values through creativity
January 13, 2021 13:13 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBRosh Mahtani, the designer of jewellery brand Alighieri, and Supriya Lele, designer of the eponymous clothing label, speak to Gianluca Longo, style editor at British Vogue, about how personal history shapes their approach to design and their efforts to express brand values through their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Community building and finding a voice
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBIrish designer Richard Malone speaks to Nell Kalonji, the stylist and senior fashion editor-at-large for AnOther Magazine, and Berni Yates, the fashion and textiles lecturer, about how aspiring fashion students can get started and find a voice, regardless of their financial situation or upbringing. Focusing on the importance of community and friendship, they share their own stories of overcoming financial and emotional obstacles on the path to professional fulfilment and share advice on how o...
Being a force for positive environmental change in fashion
December 10, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBStella McCartney OBE has a powerful, passionate message for young people working in fashion today. This episode explores Stella’s own creativity, activism and the iconic brand that has pioneered sustainability in fashion for the past 20 years. In a heartfelt discussion with the journalist Alex Fury, she shares stories from her personal experience about her upbringing and how her family encouraged her interests; her adventures as an apprentice in Paris and London; how she coped with bias and s...
What’s Next for Music and Style?
September 09, 2020 13:22 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBTiffany Calver, DJ and Radio Host, talks to Stylist Leah Abbott and Musician Jimothy Lacoste about what influenced their fashion choices growing up, how 2020 has changed the relationship between music and style, and the new music emerging from across the UK that they’re most excited about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Breaking Boundaries in the Fashion Industry
September 02, 2020 14:24 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBAt a time of momentous change, the Photographer and Filmmaker Campbell Addy sits down for a conversation with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Fashion Director of Garage Magazine, addressing the importance of mentors, keeping your ego in check, and the power of the collaborative spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Evolution of Fashion and Street Culture
August 27, 2020 09:44 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBAlastair McKimm, editor in chief and creative director of i-D magazine, talks to Evan Mock, the Hawaiian skater and surfer, and Jordan Vickors, the British DJ and stylist, about how their shared love of surfing, music and skate culture led to an interest in fashion, as well as how British street style culture in general influences fashion on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Waking up to Racism in the Fashion Industry
August 20, 2020 13:41 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBElgar Johnson, Fashion Director at GQ Style, leads a discussion with Priya Ahluwalia, Designer of the label Ahluwalia, and Gary Armstrong, Senior Fashion Editor at GQ Style, relating from personal experience how racism manifests in the British fashion industry, and how to implement effective change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Now For The Fashion Student?
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBCharles Jeffrey, founder of the fashion label Loverboy, is joined on the podcast by fellow designer Matty Bovan and their former tutor, MA course leader at Central Saint Martins, Fabio Piras, to examine how fashion education has changed since lockdown and to identify some surprising new creative opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finding a Voice Through Fashion Design
June 14, 2020 09:15 - 40 minutes - 92.1 MBCaroline Issa, co-owner and Fashion Director of Tank Magazine, talks to British menswear designer Paria Farzaneh, to discuss how her Iranian heritage imbues her designs. As well as recalling her own uncompromising path to becoming a designer, she talks about how others can follow their own dreams by staying true to their vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fashion, Tech and Positive Change
June 13, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBJune Sarpong, the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, talks to former Porter Magazine Editor Lucy Yeomans about her pioneering fashion gaming app Drest. Having worked at the intersection of fashion and tech since her tenure at the helm of Porter Magazine, Lucy talks about how tech and fashion can work together to promote positive changes in the industry, and how her own journey as a fashion creative has taught her that fashion is not just about being well-dressed, but about having a voice. ...
Diversity and Change in the Fashion Industry
June 13, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBKenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, talks to Bethann Hardison, the pioneering fashion advocate, former model and agent best known for her work creating change within the fashion industry as it relates to diversity. As well as recalling stories from Bethann’s own experience as a black model, they discuss how fashion brands are responding to the current political climate, and the positive steps many of them are taking towards change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Fashion, Football and Creative Expression
June 11, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBCatherine Hayward, Fashion Director of Esquire UK, meets Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin to talk about veganism, photography and meditation, and how he developed a love of fashion. They discuss how he has overcome prejudice and bullying in his career, and how he believes fashion and sport can unite to support diversity and push boundaries even further. This episode was recorded on 5th June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
British Fashion, Music and Brand Building
June 02, 2020 12:04 - 45 minutes - 103 MBRecorded on the 27th May, Dylan Jones, BFC Menswear Chair and Editor-in-Chief of British GQ , talks to the musician and British Fashion Council Ambassador Tinie Tempah about the relationship between fashion and music and the entrepreneurial spirit required to build a clothing brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.