People & Purpose
British Fashion Council – Strategic Industry Development & Head of Events + London Fashion Week
Date: 2006–2012 Duration: 6 years
Organisation: British Fashion Council
Impact Narratives: Legacy in Action, Moments That Mattered
Overview:
Over 6 years, redefined the BFC’s global platform through London Fashion Week bi-annually and the British Fashion Awards annually as well as international events, institutional events, government events, talent incubation panels, and industry strategy.
Focus Areas
Strategic Planning
Industry Convening
Venue Transformation
Designer Development
Government Relations
The Challenge
Reinvigorate British Fashion’s global image while nurturing new talent and solidifying institutional partnerships.
The Solution
Led the move for LFW to Somerset House, directed annual British Fashion Awards and talent incubator schemes like NEWGEN, and produced high-level government convenings.
The Outcome
Created a modern, influential platform for UK fashion that integrated talent development, policy advocacy, and global branding. Embedded the BFC as a creative and policy-leading force in the international fashion ecosystem.