BFC reveals new brands for LC:M Designer Showrooms

By

Cajsa Lykke Carlson

Published
May 10, 2016

The upcoming edition of London Collections: Men, which takes place on June 10-13, will see the BFC Show Space, BFC Presentation Space and the Designer Showrooms all located at one central hub at 180 Strand.

The British Fashion Council has now revealed a number of the brands that will showcase collections at LC:M. In the accessories section, new brands include leather brand Ettinger London; Gladstone London, another leather brand; watch maker INSTRMNT; footwear specialist Mr. Hare; and Taylor Morris - an eyewear brand founded by Hugo Taylor and Charlie Morris. 

Among the new ready-to-wear designers are London-based CONSISTENCE; luxury outerwear brand LU+MEI; Tokyo-based Niuhans; Nigerian menswear brand Orange Culture; Sørensen, which is established around six core archetype pieces, each relating to a specific identity; and Timur Kim, which will show its second season of menswear.

Returning brands include Alan Crocetti and Michiko Koshino, and in the multi-label showrooms, visitors can view brands including Christopher Shannon, Côte et Ciel and DUFA. The Heavy London section will feature emerging Portuguese brands including Estelita Mendonça, Hugo Costa and Klar.

This season will also see Kiko Kostadinov, Phoebe English Man and Wales Bonner join the Newgen Men recipients, showcasing in the dedicated Newgen Men Pop-Up Showroom in the Designer Showrooms. The Newgen Men recipients all get a show, presentation or installation, and the schedule for their showcases can now be found on the BFC website.