“Sophia Webster is a great winner for this year's award. The brand encapsulates all the originality and creativity that British fashion is known for while Sophia and her team have pursued a clear vision with drive and professionalism.”
Alexandra Shulman OBE,
Editor of British Vogue and
Chair of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
The Fund, now in its seventh year is a legacy project from the BFC’s 25th anniversary celebrations and provides one designer with a bespoke, high level mentoring support programme over a twelve month period; as well as a £200,000 grant to provide necessary infrastructure to take them to the next stage in their business.