Williams Commerce Supports British Fashion Designers

Williams Commerce, a Magento ecommerce specialist, is working with the British Fashion Council (BFC) to support their program of launching designer fashion businesses online.

“We are delighted to be working with the British Fashion Council on this ongoing project. We are very much looking forward to using our ecommerce expertise and web design skills to deliver impactful branded websites that will enable emerging designers to express their brands effectively, and showcase and sell their designs online” said Robert Williams, Managing Director of Williams Commerce.

Williams continues, “Our partnership will extend beyond simply building a website, but will give designers training and advice on how to develop and grow their online business, alongside the Business Development and Support provided by the BFC.”

Designers supported through this program include Lou Dalton, Marques’ Almeida and Matthew Miller.

Notes to editors:

Williams Commerce is an award winning ecommerce and digital agency with offices in London, Leicester and Essex.  The business has created a number of strategic partnerships; appointed by Magento as Silver partner, Microsoft Dynamics Navision and is a Sage Pay Platinum partner. They deliver ecommerce installations, technical integration and digital marketing to businesses ranging from international market leaders to fast growth emerging players, across both B2B and Retail sectors.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) was set up in 1983 to promote British fashion internationally and co-ordinate this promotion through fashion weeks, exhibitions and showcasing events. The BFC now supports designers beginning at college level and extending to talent identification, business support and showcasing schemes to help British designer businesses develop their profiles and business globally and promote British fashion and its influential role in Britain and London. The BFC Colleges Council offers support to students through its Foundation, BA and MA scholarships, links with industry through design competitions and Graduate Preview Day. Talent identification and business support schemes include the BFC Fashion Film sponsored by River Island; BFC Rock Vault; BFC Headonism; BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund supported by Vertu; BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund; NEWGEN sponsored by TOPSHOP and NEWGEN MEN sponsored by TOPMAN. The British Fashion Council supports Boden’s Future British initiative. Showcasing initiatives and events include London Fashion Week, London Collections Men, LONDON show ROOMS, the BFC Fashion Arts Foundation, International Fashion Showcase, London Fashion Weekend and the annual celebration of excellence in the fashion industry: the British Fashion Awards.

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To learn more about the British Fashion Council visit www.britishfashioncouncil.com