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Bianca Saunders Wins BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
London-based designer Bianca Saunders has been named the winner of the 2026 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, a prestigious award that supports emerging British fashion talent.
The British Fashion Council and Vogue have awarded the 2026 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund to Bianca Saunders, a London-based designer known for her innovative menswear and womenswear collections.
The fund aims to provide financial support, business mentoring, and industry exposure to help emerging designers scale their brands. Saunders' win marks recognition of her distinctive aesthetic that blends tailoring with cultural references.
Saunders launched her eponymous label after graduating from the Royal College of Art and has since built a reputation for redefining contemporary masculinity through design. She has previously been shortlisted for the LVMH Prize and shown during London Fashion Week.
The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is one of the most competitive awards in British fashion, with past winners including Erdem, Christopher Kane, and Molly Goddard. The specific prize details for the 2026 fund have not been disclosed.