The British Fashion Council has announced that 10 emerging designers
will receive NewGen Men support for spring/summer 2017 at London
Collections: Men in June.
Three new designers have been added to the line-up for spring/summer
2017: Grace Wales Bonner, who will receive support for a salon show; recent
Central Saint Martins graduate Kiko Kostadinov will host a presentation, as
will Phoebe English.
These designers will join the seven existing recipients: Alex Mullins
(salon show), Bobby Abley (catwalk), Cottweiler (catwalk), Craig Green
(catwalk), Diego Vanassibara (installation), Liam Hodges (catwalk) and
Pieter (presentation).
Agi and Sam, Astrid Anderson and Nasir Mazhar, who have been awarded
support for the past six seasons have now successfully graduated from the
British Fashion Council talent scheme.
Jason Griffiths, judging panel member and marketing director of Topman
said: “It is fantastic to be welcoming new designers to the NewGen Men fold
for June, Grace Wales Bonner, Kiko Kostadinov, and Phoebe English – I’m
sure all eyes will be on these bright new stars as they unveil their
inaugural NewGen Men collections.
“In the same breath, I very much look forward to seeing the evolution of
Alex Mullins, Bobby Abley, Cottweiler, Craig Green, Diego Vanassibara, Liam
Hodges and PIETER who are continuing to develop and grow under the NewGen
Men initiative. We also look forward to watching this year’s alumni Agi and
Sam, Astrid Andersen, and Nasir Mazhar continue their journey as
established brands; heralding all that is creative and exciting about
emerging talent in London.”
Launched in 2009, NewGen Men recipients also received business
mentoring, as well as being able to make use of the financial support to
grow or strengthen any aspect of their business, or towards the
implementation of their shows, presentations, and installations.
Previous NewGen Men winners include Christopher Raeburn, Christopher
Shannon, James Long, J.W. Anderson, Katie Eary, Lee Roach, Lou Dalton,
Martine Rose, Sibling and Shaun Samson.
London Collections: Men’s spring/summer 2017 shows run from June 10 to
13.
Image: British Fashion Council