BFC announces Headonism line-up

The British Fashion Council has named the designers showcasing as part of Headonism, the platform curated by Stephen Jones, which supports and celebrates emerging milliners, at London Fashion Week.

Sophie Beale and Harvy Santos are new to the line-up, they will join last year's Headonism recipients, Emma Yeo and Keely Hunter, in showing off their millinery creations at the Designer Showrooms at London Fashion Week’s new home the Brewer Street Car Park.

Beale is a British-born milliner and a graduate from London’s Kensington and Chelsea College and was appointed Royal milliner by the Late Queen Mother. Her designs are described as “vibrant and captivating” and can be found at Fortum and Mason, Valery Demure, and Hectic Hat Hire.

Santos, a Philippines-born milliner, describes his signature as “fearless fashion with unique creations that are entirely handmade using traditional techniques.” His label is stocked online at New York’s Suzanne Couture Millinery.

"I am delighted that Harvy Santos and Sophie Beale are joining Headonism," said Stephen Jones who mentors the participants. "They are both wonderful milliners, who have a very distinct view on what millinery should be and the talent with which to express it. Our Headonism stalwarts Emma Yeo and Keely Hunter are here creating unusual and avant-garde millinery and are London's finest.”

Caroline Rush CBE, CEO of the British Fashion Council, added: “Headonism is the UK’s leading platform to generate interest and promote Britain's most emerging millinery talent. The platform provides designers with the support, development and champion their unique design aesthetics. It has without a doubt become one of the must see collectives over London Fashion Week.”

Headonism at London Fashion Week’s Designer Showrooms will run from September 18 to 22.