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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
JW Anderson RTW Fall 2023
"It was fun. I found it a really liberating process," said Jonathan Anderson, who plundered his JW Anderson…
Roksanda RTW Fall 2023
This graceful collection channeled the mood of a midcentury couture show.
Erdem RTW Fall 2023
The designer found relics of Victorian London in his new house, and his collection narrative was born.
Richard Quinn RTW Fall 2023
Quinn's fashion garden was planted with respect to the greats of couture.
Mowalola RTW Fall 2023
The designer offered a slew of parodies on logos, and pants that were the extreme of sagging trousers.
Simone Rocha RTW Fall 2023
The collection seized attention with its lustrous fabrics, intriguing volumes and delicate decoration.
Eudon Choi RTW Fall 2023
Instead of starting with an abstract theme, the designer focused on what he enjoyed designing, and it paid…
Molly Goddard RTW Fall 2023
The collection was charming, if low-key, and less of a statement-maker than in the past.
Chet Lo RTW Fall 2023
It was a bold move for the designer, who is known for his love for bright colors, to present an almost…
16Arlington RTW Fall 2023
Marco Capaldo ushered in dark elegance — and menswear that's all about fit and luxury.
Ahluwalia RTW Fall 2023
Music informed much of the collection, with prints and patterns reflecting the sound waves of certain songs…
Conner Ives RTW Fall 2023
The designer referenced his childhood, specifically when he was aged 10 and discovered fashion shows.
Huishan Zhang RTW Fall 2023
Zhang switched gears for fall with a Hitchcock-inspired outing, and a harder edge than in the past.
Di Petsa RTW Fall 2023
The Greek designer mixed sensuality with spirituality at her London Fashion Week debut show.
Fashion East RTW Fall 2023
StandingGround, Karoline Vitto and Johanna Parv are looking to dress modern women in glamorous, yet…