<div>London’s fashion industry is a creative and economic powerhouse, contributing billions to the UK’s economy and creating jobs and training opportunities.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Mayor of London champions and funds strategic initiatives to ensure this key creative industry can continue to thrive and grow. This includes Fashion District, a hub for fashion enterprise, manufacturing and affordable creative workspaces and East Bank, the culture, innovation and education district in east London.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>To showcase London’s excellence in fashion, nurture the next generation of creative talent and promote London’s international trading opportunities, the Mayor is proud to support the British Fashion Council and London Fashion Week.<br><br>The BFC receives grant support from the Mayor of London to enable it to strengthen the content and international profile of LFW and the profile and impact of British designers.</div><div><br></div>