On Tuesday 12th November, the BFC Foundation and Foundation Patron, Belma Gaudio, hosted a dinner to celebrate Chopova Lowena.
Chopova Lowena were the winners of this year’s BFC Foundation grant-giving initiative; The BFC / VOGUE Designer Fashion Fund 2024.
Through this funding, an incredible amount of hard work and a growing global customer base, Chopova Lowena has continued to captivate the fashion industry with their innovative, bold designs and responsible business practices. Pushing the boundaries both in terms of impact and creative vision. Chopova Lowena is rooted in British and Bulgarian craftsmanship and vibrantly juxtaposes folklore references and sportswear with a focus on sustainability. The brand has gained a devoted following and attained cult status over the last few years.
Established in 2008, the BFC/VDFF Fund provides the winner with a cash prize of £150,00 to support their growth and contribution to the British and global fashion ecosystem, alongside pro-bono bespoke high-level business mentoring and professional services. The Fund also receives the generous support of British VOGUE, Burberry and Paul Smith.
The BFC Foundation, the British Fashion Council’s charity focuses on three areas: Education, Grant-Giving and Business Mentoring. Each recipient signs a grant agreement with the BFC Foundation which includes a Code of Conduct, and requirements to ensure that applicants provide key information for future impact reporting.
It is thanks to the BFC Foundation and our Global Foundation Patron programme, Co-Chaired by our wonderful leaders, Narmina Marandi and Tania Fares that we are able to deliver on these grant giving initiatives and we look forward to 2024, where new, vibrant, creative talent will come to prominence through these programmes.
A very special thank you to Belma Gaudio for hosting such a beautiful, engaging and fun event.