31/01/2026
Conner uses his voice with intention. From to the his approach sustainability and responsibility; he leads with empathy, courage and care. He stands for people not trends. That commitment is woven into everything he does, both as a designer and as a human.
We were beyond thrilled to celebrate him as the 2025 BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner.
Huge thanks to Stephen Fitzpatrick and The Roof Gardens team India Langton, Sue Walter, and Amanda Sheppard for making the celebration feel so special; full of heart & creativity with a sense of community.
The evening with the British Fashion Council and British Vogue was a reminder of why supporting new talent matters when creativity is led by integrity, purpose, and heart, it has the power to shift culture, not just fashion.
For me, wearing a piece from his latest collection to celebrate his achievement felt genuinely meaningful.
The work the British Fashion Council is doing for designers feels more important than ever. I met Laura Weir nine years ago through a friend, and she has always been genuinely down-to-earth, approachable, hardworking, and kind. Now as CEO of the BFC, she brings that same heart and clarity to her work, genuinely supporting designers, championing sustainability, and helping build the kind of infrastructure creatives need to grow and thrive.
Behind so much of the BFC’s philanthropic work is Tania Fares and Narmina Marandi. Their commitment to young designers has created real change over the years. Through initiatives like the BFC Fashion Trust, they have endeavoured to help build mentorship and funding opportunities that open doors and support designers as they evolve.