London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week stands alongside New York, Milan and Paris as part of the "Big Four" fashion weeks making up fashion month. It is the second fashion week taking place during fashion month, following New York and preceding Milan and Paris. London Fashion Week is the newest of the four — its first edition was organized in February 1984 by the British Fashion Council for the London Development Agency, held at the Commonwealth Institute's car park in Kensington.
London Fashion Week hosts spring collections shows in September, while fall collections are historically shown in February.
The city's fashion week was bolstered in 1985 when Princess Diana held a reception for various designers at Lancaster House.
In 1993, the British Fashion Council established the Newgen program, which helped support emerging designers. Newgen offers designers financial support, showcasing opportunities and mentoring to develop critical skills to help designers future-proof their businesses.
London Fashion Week has been through several venue changes, including Somerset House, Soho's Brewer Street and The Store Studios on The Strand, though many shows take place offsite at venues like Tate Modern and Royal Courts of Justice.
London's fashion scene was influenced early on from the city's clubs and counterculture — that vibe carries through to today, as many young, edgy designers show during London Fashion Week.
The city is known for classic British designs, including from Burberry. In recent years, eyes are also on Jonathan Anderson and his J.W. Anderson label, as well as Charles Jeffrey's Loverboy.
London Fashion Week has hosted its share of memorable moments, including Naomi Campbell walking topless for Philip Treacy in 1993; Spice Girl Mel B walking for Julien Macdonald in 1999; and Shalom Harlow twirling while robots spray painted her dress at Alexander McQueen's 1999 show.
London Fashion Week Men’s
Richard James Men’s Spring 2018
A dose of American Fifties optimism — and Ellsworth Kelly paintings — made this collection buzz with life and…
Topman Design Men’s Spring 2018
A gang of "Modern Romantics" – this season's theme - struck a dazzling pose.
British Fashion Council Marks Fifth Anniversary of London Fashion Week Men’s
Guests included David Gandy, Caroline Rush and Daniel Fletcher.
Chalayan Men’s Spring 2018
Chalayan said the collection — an elegant mix of streetwear, Middle and Far Eastern dress — was a signal to…
Stella McCartney Screens Men’s Wear Short Film at 16th-century Pub
Steven Tyler, Steve Coogan were among the guests at the Tudor-era watering hole.
David Furnish Celebrates Five Years of British Men’s Shows
The producer and director hosted a select crowd at the Berkshire home he shares with Sir Elton John.
One For The Boys’ Fashion Ball Kicks Off LFW Men’s
The dress code for the annual One For The Boys charity Fashion Ball was "black tie with a hint of blue", a in…
Liam Hodges Men’s Spring 2018
Lots for a new, perhaps more sophisticated, audience.
Blood Brother Men’s Spring 2018
Biela and Waller channeled men that live a lavish lifestyle consumed with money and fast cars.
Design Students Get Political at London Graduate Fashion Week
Students from Edinburgh Art College scooped the majority of the prizes at the awards.
Lou Dalton Men’s Spring 2018
The designer has worked hard at distilling her offer, focusing on a few core pieces with a street feel and…
Bodybound Men’s Spring 2018
The collection was a beautifully crafted act of rebellion, channeling the Summer of Love.
Berthold Men’s Spring 2018
Designer Raimund Berthold's breezy, urban uniform drew inspiration from African tribal dress.
Oliver Spencer Men’s Spring 2018
The designer said he wanted to celebrate London with this colorful, upbeat collection.
Phoebe English Men’s Spring 2018
English's men wore workwear-inspired silhouettes, in various types of cotton, in fabrics including denim…