BFC announces Newgen Men recipients

The British Fashion Council and Topman hosted a reception

last night to celebrate the winners of the spring/summer 2013 Newgen Men awards. This season, six London-based menswear designers will receive mentoring and support to showcase their latest collections at the inaugural London Collections: Men, which takes place in June.

Lou Dalton and Sibling, designed by Cozette McCreery, Sid Bryan and Joe Bates, will receive the catwalk sponsorship. They will be joined by Christopher Raeburn, Matthew Miller and Martine Rose who were all awarded presentation sponsorship; and Bunney jewellery will receive the installation sponsorship and will presented within the accessories collective on the first floor of the Hospital Club.

Caroline Rush CEO of the British Fashion Council, commented: “We're delighted to be supporting six of London's emerging menswear talents this season, with special thanks going to Topman for their continued and on-going support of the Newgen Men initiative. This announcement kick-starts the countdown to the launch of our dedicated menswear showcase, London Collections: Men, and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Britain as a leading force in menswear and capital of emerging talent."

Gordon Richardson, Design Director, TOPMAN, who sat on the judging panel, added: “I can’t think of better designers to represent the first ever London Collections: Men. Between them they represent all that's diverse and wonderful about British fashion right now.”

Newgen Men began in September 2009 and in addition to sponsorship, the initiative offers its recipients tailored business and mentoring support, aiming to increase the success of their business commercially, as well as building relationships with key press and buyers.

All labels will showcase their latest collections at London Collections: Men on June 15-17.