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
Tiger of Sweden Men’s RTW Fall 2018
Lundman said he wanted to tell a story about creativity and the brand's heritage.
Sharon Wauchob to Launch Men’s Wear, Stage Coed Shows From June
Wauchob plans to host a women's presentation during London Fashion Week on Feb. 18 before shifting fully to…
Nicholas Daley Men’s Fall 2018
Nicholas Daley's collection for fall was an ode to the jazz culture also delved into the history of tweed.
Pronounce Men’s Fall 2018
The vibrant collection, a mish-mash of colors, textures and styles, blended in with the London's…
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy Men’s Fall 2018
This was a sophisticated outing from a rapidly evolving designer.
Belstaff Men’s Fall 2018
Belstaff put a big focus on what it does best — outerwear — cooking up jackets and coats that ranged from…
Wales Bonner Men’s Fall 2018
Wales Bonner explored the concept of identity with a collection that was both sporty and romantic.
Craig Green Men’s Fall 2018
Craig Green channeled his little kid energy into this collection where clothes doubled as nomad's tents and…
J JS Lee Mounts Installation and Unveils Men’s Wear
Lee's men's wear ensembles were suspended from the ceiling at her presentation held at the Discovery Lab at…
Kiko Kostadinov Men’s Fall 2018
The Bulgaria-born designer stepped away from his utilitarian uniform, embraced a warmer outlook and debuted…
Kent & Curwen Men’s Fall 2018
This fast-moving brand staged a presentation at its new London store and tapped the British photographer…
Man Fall 2018
There was a spirit of rebellion at the Topman-sponsored Man show, which spotlighted three emerging London…
Qasimi Men’s Fall 2018
This cocooning collection by Khalid Qasimi was filled with soft silhouettes, plays on proportion and colors…
Astrid Andersen Men’s Fall 2018
Andersen's collection was as shiny and bright as a new pound coin — but with a tough edge.
Christopher Raeburn Men’s Fall 2018
Christopher Raeburn's fall outing was built around fabrics fit for the Arctic, secondhand blankets and wool…