To become a Member of the British Fashion Council, a designer fashion business must:
01Be registered with Companies House as a Limited Company (not a sole-trader)
02 Be actively trading as a Limited Company for a minimum of 2 years
03 Produce collections that consist of any of the following: ready-to-wear/accessories/tailoring/bridal/bespoke/couture/demi-couture (not exclusively childrenswear)
04 Have a product vision set by a Creative Director
05 Contribute both creatively and economically to the British fashion industry