The shortlist of five designers have been announced for  The British Fashion Council’s Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2025.

Walking into the spotlight — and the chance to win the accompanying cash prize of £150,000 to support business growth alongside bespoke high-level business mentoring and professional services — are Conner Ives, Di Petsa, Dilara Findikoglu, Edeline Lee and Talia Byre.

Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the BFC, said: “Congratulations to all of this year’s shortlisted designers, who are a true reflection of the creativity, raw talent and innovation that make British fashion so distinctive.

“Their work reflects the originality and craftsmanship that drive this industry forward and position the UK as a fashion capital globally. We are incredibly grateful to our funders [British Vogue, Burberry and Paul Smith] for their continued support in helping these businesses grow and succeed.”

Chioma Nnadi, Head of Editorial Content, British Vogue, and chair of the award’s judging panel, added: “One of the great honours of my role at British Vogue is to see many talented young designers develop through their careers, so the opportunity to tangibly support these people through this fund is incredible. This shortlist represents a remarkable snapshot of the creativity and energy coming out of Britain right now.”

Last year’s winner was Chopova Lowena, the label founded by designers Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena in 2017.