The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the designers selected for the 2026/27 NEWGEN programme. NEWGEN is the BFC's longest-standing and most internationally celebrated emerging talent support and showcasing initiative.

BFC NEWGEN partners with Pull&Bear to support the very best emerging talent and aims to build global, responsible fashion brands of the future. 

For 2026/27, the designers selected are:

• A LETTER
• Charlie Constantinou
• E.W.USIE
• Francesca Lake*
• Gui Rosa*
• JOHANNA PARV
• Karoline Vitto
• Liza Keane
• LUEDER
• OCTI
• Oscar Ouyang
• Pauline Dujancourt
• Petra Fagerström*
• Steve O Smith
• The Ouze
• YAKU

*New designer recipients this year

BFC NEWGEN recipients are selected for their creativity, distinctive aesthetic and innovative approach to design across ready-to-wear and accessories categories. The panel was chaired by Sarah Mower MBE, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent and Chief Critic, Vogue Runway, and Laura Weir, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council.

For more information, visit britishfashioncouncil.co.uk.