Top image: Phoebe English FW16 photograph by Takanori Okuwaki

Today, the British Fashion Council have announced the 12 winners of this year’s BFC Fashion Trust: Eudon Choi, Fyodor Golan, Gareth Pugh, Hillier Bartley, Holly Fulton, Huishan Zhang, Marques’Almeida, palmer/harding, Phoebe English, Prism, Rejina Pyo and Sibling.

Splitting £350,000 between all twelve recipients, the prestigious award also offers invaluable business support and guidance. “British fashion is globally recognised for its energy and originality which is why supporting the industry at grass roots is as vital as ever,” says Tania Fares and Kim Hersonv, co-chairs of the programme.

“These designers represent the future of the British fashion industry and we hope the Fashion Trust will further advance their position as global brands of the future.” added Caroline Rush CBE, CEO British Fashion Council, “We are extremely excited to see how this initiative further enables the designers’ creativity and growth.”