BFC Fashion Forum

By British Fashion Council

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 reputati... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

BFC Fashion Forum episodes:

June 07, 2021 In search of authenticity
Trey 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.
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April 21, 2021 How a fashion superbrand is evolving with the times
Tommy 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.
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30min
April 07, 2021 How to build a career in the fashion industry
The 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.
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32min
March 24, 2021 Collective problem-solving and fashion as a platform for change
Friends 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.
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33min
March 10, 2021 Futuristic interactions between our bodies, materials and the environment
Sustainability 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.

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34min
February 24, 2021 Environmental mindfulness and the tools for change
Gabriela 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.
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33min
February 10, 2021 The spirit of British fashion, community and craftsmanship
Stylist 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.
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32min
January 27, 2021 Tracking the impact of politics on fashion and culture
Hoor 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.
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34min
January 13, 2021 Sharing brand values through creativity
Rosh 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.
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32min
December 22, 2020 Community building and finding a voice
Irish 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 others can do the same.
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FAQs about BFC Fashion Forum:

How many episodes does BFC Fashion Forum have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.