Graduate Fashion Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the third iteration of The Fashion Accelerator Programme. This exciting opportunity is designed to support young, creative individuals from under-represented backgrounds who are looking to kickstart their fashion businesses or brands. We’re searching for the next generation of innovators that are getting started in their creative careers in fashion.

Are you a designer who needs support growing your business? Are you a photographer wanting to take your skills to the next level? Are you a stylist trying to go from free time to full-time? Whether you’re a photographer who needs help getting a consistent workflow or a creative director who needs more pitching opportunities, The Fashion Accelerator is here to help you break through and transform your business or brand.

The Fashion Accelerator is a development programme, inclusive of mentorship, a summer seminar series, panels, networking and a spot in The Innovators of Tomorrow showroom at Truman Brewery in June. It exists to inform, support and scale founders and entrepreneurs in the early stages of their career journeys, giving them a solid business foundation.

The programme will provide participants with resources, cover a comprehensive range of topics, and connect them with a high-profile industry mentor who will provide one-to-one support throughout the year. Midway through the programme, participants will have the unique opportunity to sell their products or promote their services at Graduate Fashion Week, which sees over 20,000 guests across four days.