The shortlist has been announced for the BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2016, which provides one designer with a bespoke, high level mentoring support programme over a 12 month period, as well as a £200,000 grant to provide the necessary infrastructure to take them to the next stage in its business. The nominated designers are selected by the Fund Judging Committee and include: Emilia Wickstead, Mother of Pearl, Osman, Prism and Sophia Webster, each chosen for their potential to develop into a global designer brand. The winner of the award will be announced on 22 March.