Fashion Forward, a key initiative by British Fashion Council has been awarded to three new young British womenswear designers for two consecutive seasons from Autumn Winter 2013 – David Koma, Holly Fulton and Michael Van Der Ham.

Established in 2009 Fashion Forward helps to provide funding to talented emerging British designers to show and develop their businesses in London. The award provides the winner with a monetary prize to assist in showing their collection as well as access to business support provided by the British Fashion Council.

About winning the sponsorship designer David Koma commented, “I am delighted to have been awarded Fashion Forward sponsorship and be a part of the ongoing support from the British Fashion Council as this backing will allow me to take my brand to a new level. I am excited about what the future holds and this is a great way to start the year off.”