The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the shortlisted designers for the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund (BFC/GQDFF) 2026. Established in 2013, the BFC/GQDFF recognises and accelerates outstanding British designer businesses.

The winner of the 2026 BFC/GQDFF award will receive a £100,000 grant prize, alongside a year-long mentorship with an industry leader, pro-bono legal services from leading law firm Sheridans, and access to a network of specialist advisors tailored to their business needs.

The shortlisted designers are:

• CLOTHSURGEON
• DERRICK
• HARRI
• LABRUM LONDON

The announcement follows the recent launch of BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth, the BFC’s new strategy under Chief Executive, Laura Weir. The strategy marks a decisive shift from designer promotion towards more sustained, tangible support, with a focus on deepened investment in designers. Part of the BFC’s redefined Prizes and Programmes, the BFC/GQDFF will play a key role in nurturing creative excellence while strengthening commercial resilience through skills, mentorship and investment.

For more information, visit britishfashioncouncil.co.uk.