The Sandwell Colleges are proud to partner with Birmingham Fashion Council as a sponsor of Birmingham Fashion Week 2025.
As the largest Further Education Provider and Number 1 for achievement for full-time courses in the West Midlands, we are committed to working collaboratively with our 2000+ employers and partners to help address skills needs across the region.
Delivering 50+ career-focused programmes, including creative industries qualifications ranging from Fashion, Fine Art and Digital Media to 3D Design, our transformative vision is to ensure the progression of young people and adults in Birmingham and from across the Black Country to successful and brighter futures.
BFW2025 provides a dynamic opportunity for our fashion, art and media students to gain vital industry experience and connections.
Find out more at sandwell.ac.uk,centralstmichaels.ac.uk and
cadcol.ac.uk
We are proud to collaborate with a wide range of organisations, creatives, and industry leaders who help make BFW an unforgettable celebration of fashion and culture.
A huge thank you to the BFW2025 sponsors, Millennium point, Oxfam, Rimmer restaurants, BK Networks and V N S Management.
Our team:
Nat Sakinah – Founder, event organiser and creative director
Melesha Cunningham – Front of house manager and organiser
Lloyd McDonald– Model mentor and PR
Wesley Feely – Resident Dj & sound technician
Belinda Kaur – The F word resident host and branding assistant
Daniel Anthony – first campaign shoot photographer
Daniel Adesina – BFW Photography manager, BTS & BFW documentary videographer
Sandwell college:
We are proud to offer work experience to first and second year Sandwell college fashion, art and media students during BFW.
International 2026 partner:
AFRA Awards – Nigeria
AFRA Awards is a charity organisation that shares our mission of empowering and elevating creative talent. They work to create opportunities for designers and artists across Africa, supporting professional growth and industry access. From 2026, all designers based in Africa who wish to take part in BFW will apply exclusively through AFRA Awards, streamlining our international process and strengthening our creative exchange.
African based designers and creatives can now apply through AFRA AWARDS Here