Everyone knows that London is the city to look towards for emerging fashion talent, as it’s where the clothing is experimental and the designers are young. Few organizations have supported the burgeoning superstars in this fashion capital quite like NEWGEN, a sponsorship program from the British Fashion Council, that supports the young generation, via monetary and administrative means. Not only do they foster designers at the beginning of their careers, but NEWGEN continues to renew their sponsorships year after year, until the brands are mature enough to stand on their own.
For example, this year Alex Mullins, Ashley Williams, Craig Green and Faustine Steinmetz are graduating from the program.
But now, it’s time to take note of the current NEWGEN members. A-COLD-WALL*, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, Halpern, Nicholas Daley and Richard Malone are the newest inductees to the program, which includes both men’s and women’s designers. They join the likes of Molly Goddard, Marta Jakubowski and Wales Bonner, to round out the group of 15. Out of the crew, Richard Quinn has been singled out as One to Watch, so you might want to keep tabs on him. Or at least follow his fantastically floral Instagram account.
Considering other alums of NEWGEN include Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, J.W.Anderson and Mary Katrantzou, you will definitely want to acquaint yourself with the newest class of members. Here’s a primer on all 15.