Summary
- Newly-appointed CEO Laura Weir is looking to revolutionize British runways.
- Additional funding, confirmed show spaces, and more is expected to aid designers on the main show schedule.
- The next edition of LFW will see these changes implemented for the first time.
Following the departure of longtime CEO Caroline Rush, the British Fashion Council has entered a new era. Newly-appointed leader Laura Weir is preparing to bring significant changes to UK streets, announcing several plans that will shape the future of London Fashion Week.
Last season, the BFC announced its decision to eliminate its menswear runways in June, opting instead for a well-rounded September schedule. In the coming months, Laura Weir will waive fees for designers showing their new collections on the main calendar, while also doubling their investment in LFW’s guest program, which aims to bring more international designers to British soil.
Furthermore, the BFC’s future NEWGEN designers will have access to an expansive LFW show space for the next three years. The most recent class includes AARON ESH, Chet Lo, HARRI, and more. Finally, all BFC scholarship recipients will receive more funding than ever before, enabling them to produce more in-depth collections and impactful runway shows.
The next edition of London Fashion Week will take place from September 18 to 22, 2025.
