Fashion Forward winners for a/w 2009 announced

It will mean they have secured funding for their upcoming autumn/winter 09 shows at London Fashion Week in February.

Since the launch of the scheme in 2006 Giles Deacon, Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll have been among the British designers who have been awarded the cash prize.

"This season's winners are already on the way to establishing international businesses and reputations; we provide them with the platform and access to knowledge required to develop their businesses into influential fashion brands." said Hilary Riva of the British Fashion Council today.

Congratulations boys!

By Laurelle Gilbert

Posted: 4th December 2008