The BFC has taken a big and unusual step and linked up with venture capital firm Venrex to launch a fund for early-stage/growth-stage fashion businesses that take a non-traditional approach.
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![]( "BFC links with venture capital firm for innovative investment fund")
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![]( "Farfetch buys Violet Grey ahead of deep dive into beauty later this year")
Farfetch buys Violet Grey ahead of deep dive into beauty later this yearLuxe fashion e-tailer Farfetch has big beauty ambitions and is to launch the category on its marketplace this year. Ahead of that, it's buying Violet Grey, with the founder to play a key role in its wider beauty plans.
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![]( "Reborn Fashion Awards lives up to the hype, but has a sombre edge too")
Reborn Fashion Awards lives up to the hype, but has a sombre edge tooThe BFC promised a new and different experience for The Fashion Awards on Monday night and it justified the hype. Yet it was also a sad event given the news of the death of 'leaders of change' honouree Virgil Abloh.
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![]( "BFC maintains charitable giving despite lower funding in latest year")
BFC maintains charitable giving despite lower funding in latest yearThe British Fashion Council has released its annual report for 2020/21 in which it shared some of the achievements of what was one of the most challenging years ever.
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![]( "BFC unveils new format for Fashion Awards, focus on pandemic responses")
BFC unveils new format for Fashion Awards, focus on pandemic responsesThe British Fashion Council is introducing a new format for The Fashion Awards this year with the December 3 event to be digital “in light of the restrictions imposed on large scale events and travel”.
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![]( "BFC adds diversity to its board")
BFC adds diversity to its boardThe British Fashion Council is expanding its board of directors with four new appointments it says will help it tackle issues like diversity and inclusion.
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![]( "Farfetch moves into weekly drops with Beat programme to launch in April")
Farfetch moves into weekly drops with Beat programme to launch in AprilIt will launch its drops strategy to maximise the opportunity for one-offs and exclusives provided by acquired firms such as Stadium Goods and New Guards, as well as its huge partner boutique and brand network.
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![]( "Farfetch acquires Off-White owner New Guards, Q2 revenue soars")
Farfetch acquires Off-White owner New Guards, Q2 revenue soarsFarfetch said Thursday it's buying one of the most dynamic groups of fashion forward designer brands as it continues to expand fast. It also had news on its exec team and reported wider losses as it invests in growth.
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![]( "Farfetch bets on blockchain technology to improve the shopping experience")
Farfetch bets on blockchain technology to improve the shopping experienceFarfetch has become a founding member of a new blockchain initiative backed by the likes of Facebook, Uber and Mastercard that will “help to enable frictionless e-commerce” and revolutionise the luxury industry.
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![]( "Mulberry unveils new sunglasses collection in pop-up moment in London")
Mulberry unveils new sunglasses collection in pop-up moment in LondonMulberry launched its new sunglasses range; along with a high-tech art installation, soirée and live performance this weekend, in a novel combination of marketing, brand-building and having fun.