BFC Fashion Forum9 Jul 2024

The Role of Representation

Episode five is hosted by speaker and disability activist Victoria Jenkins and features designer Karoline Vitto and singer and model Lovelle. With a focus on the importance of body positivity for all and size representation in the fashion industry, they discuss how the industry can adapt to be more inclusive, regardless of size, race and disability.

About Victoria Jenkins:

Founder and CEO of socially responsible, adaptive clothing brand Unhidden (BFC Member), Victoria is an award winning designer and disability advocate, speaker and writer.

About Karoline Vitto:

Karoline is a Brazilian-born, London-based designer and recipient of BFC NEWGEN 2024/25. With a focus on the female form, Karoline's work celebrates the body, keeping in front and centre during the design process. Her namesake label offers sizes ranging from UK 8-UK 28.

About Lovelle:

Lovelle is a singer, songwriter and model from London.

About the British Fashion Council:

Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry’s culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale.

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