Image credit: Astrid Andersen FW16 photo by Takanori Okuwaki

Yesterday, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the five name shortlist for this year’s BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund: Astrid Andersen, Craig Green, Christopher Raeburn, Lou Dalton, Sibling.

Having first launched in 2013, the fund boasts a highly coveted price comprising of a bespoke, high level mentoring support programme over a twelve month period, as well as a £150,000 grant to provide necessary infrastructure to take them to the next stage in their business and £50,000 value in kind services.

Saint Laurent Jeans £260

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