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Industry news Find out about all the latest from the fashion accessories industry in our regular news roundup BAEKKE, the Danish sustainable jewellery brand, has announced a partnership with Wolf & Badger, the B Corp-certified platform curating over 2,000 independent brands globally. BAEKKE joins Wolf & Badger, known for championing skill, craftsmanship, and ethical production. BAEKKE’s innovative jewellery, featuring interchangeable coloured beads, aligns seamlessly with Wolf & Badger’s commitment to sustainability and ethical craftsmanship. Founder Lene Schødt says: “Being part of Wolf & Badger is a fantastic end to our year. We’ve always looked to them for inspiration, and now, to be live on their platform is a real dream come true. This collaboration is a testament to our shared values of ethical production and quality design.” The collaboration marks a significant step for BAEKKE as it expands its reach and brings sustainable, customisable jewellery to a global audience. As BAEKKE joins the Wolf & Badger community, it looks forward to an exciting 2024 filled with meaningful partnerships and a continued focus on sustainable fashion. Visit www.baekke.shop BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL REVEALS THE WINNERS OF THE FASHION AWARDS 2023 The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the winners of The Fashion Awards 2023 (TFA) presented by Pandora. Organised by the BFC, the event is the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation Charity and celebrates the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence, and creativity. The evening, hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1,000 industry experts. For the first time, the public had the opportunity to vote for the Model of the Year Award. The Red Carpet LIVE served by smartwater was hosted by American image architect Law Roach and fashion commentator Julia Hobbs. The awards ceremony kicked off in style, with global superstar Usher welcoming the audience of leading designers, artists, creatives, and tastemakers for a night celebrating the global fashion community, asking: “How does fashion make you feel?”. The evening started with METTE’s Pandora performance, followed with a performance from Cultural Innovator Award winner Sam Smith and ended with a DJ set by Skepta at the afterparty. Valentino Garavani was honoured for his Outstanding Contribution to Fashion. This was celebrated with a fashion show of 24 of the most iconic red dresses to a backdrop of: “An evening at the opera with Valentino”, the ballet which was filmed in his hometown, at the city of Voghera, which dedicated its theater to him. The British fashion industry paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood and her fearless approach to design and activism and recognised Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous Special Recognition Award for his incredible contributions to fashion and culture. TFA celebrated this year’s NEW WAVE: Creatives cohort. The accolade represents 50 of the most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world spanning continents and creative disciplines. BAEKKE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH B CORP-CERTIFIED PLATFORM WOLF & BADGER 4

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