The British Fashion Council has launched its first Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee today.
The group is comprised of industry and BFC representatives and its role will be to address key challenges facing minority communities in gaining fair representation within the British fashion industry.
The committee will work as part of the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) to set the bar for accountability and best practice for all fashion businesses, and alongside the wider BFC team to address existing programmes.
“The Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee aspires for the fashion industry to be open for all and reflect the diverse, global communities it inspires and serves," its mission statement reads. "Its ambition is to create true equity, increase diversity and inclusion and provide a platform to role models who will inspire future generations."
In year one, the committee aims to create a framework that businesses of all sizes can implement to reach its diversity and inclusion standards, ensure development programmes are fair for all and create inclusive cultures.
The news follows the appointment of three new Non-Executive Directors to its Executive Board: Jamie Gill, Chief Executive Roksanda; June Sarpong OBE, Director of Creative Diversity BBC; Scott Morrison, Founder The Boom!
London Fashion Week starts on Friday.
