BFC selects NEWGEN sponsorship winning designers

Newcomers to the scheme and awarded presentation sponsorship are Portuguese designer duo Marques Almeida, who champions a relaxed, deconstructed and effortless aesthetic; Lim Cooper, exhibition recipient, whose pieces are beautifully crafted and artfully designed, using traditional craftsmanship fused with modern materials; and Cordwainers shoe designer Sophia Webster.

Knitwear designers Sister by Sibling will receive NEWGEN sponsorship for the second time, giving a presentation alongside innovative, ethical designer Christopher Raeburn and minimalist ready to wear designer J JS Lee. Brazilian born Lucas Nascimento will show his spring/summer 13 collection in his first presentation, after progressing from Exhibition sponsorship last season.

Also receiving presentation support for his vibrant and trademark signature designs for the third season is milliner Nasir Mazhar. Exhibition support goes to statement shirt designers Palmer//Harding and second time recipient Huishan Zhang, who finds inspiration in his national Eastern heritage mixing with Western influences.

Simone Rocha; Michael van der Ham and J.W. Anderson all return with catwalk sponsorship; with their collections receiving critical acclaim from press and buyers around the world.

In 2012, Topshop continues to celebrate ten years of support of the NEWGEN scheme, providing London’s diverse young fashion designers with a showcase to a global audience. Topshop offers additional support to designers by providing show venues and commissioning special collections available during and beyond London Fashion Week. Topshop’s dedication to the support and growth of emerging talent remains unsurpassed.

British Fashion Council (BFC)