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
Christopher Kane RTW Spring 2022
Kane offered sizzle, slouch and intellectual stimulation in this comeback collection.
Simone Rocha, Richard Quinn Are London Fashion Week’s Biggest Winners
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Designers Opt for Drama at London Fashion Week
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Charles Jeffrey Loverboy RTW Spring 2022
Here were the usual loud and zany clothes for party people.
London Fashion Roars Ahead With East London Festival
The festival runs until Sept. 26 and will feature upcycling workshops, and investor pitch sessions.
Harris Reed Closes London Fashion Week — On His Own Terms
The young designer presented an intimate, off-schedule show with 10 repurposed looks, 40 guests and zero…
Edeline Lee RTW Spring 2022
Edeline Lee used fabric offcuts from her studio to create a colorful, optimistic and easy-going range.
New Report Maps Out Blueprint for Circular Fashion Economy in U.K.
The British Fashion Council's Institute of Positive Fashion Wednesday launched the Circular…
JW Anderson RTW Spring 2022
The designer wanted to strip back this latest collection, show only what was necessary, and focus on the…
Pantone Spring/Summer 2022 Color Report: London Fashion Week Edition
New "sentiments of simplicity and spontaneity" combine to create Pantone's Spring/Summer 2022 color forecast.
Simone Rocha RTW Spring 2022
Simone Rocha explored the theme of mother-daughter relationships through her own unique, twisted lens.
Emilia Wickstead RTW Spring 2022
Wickstead gave her own spin on '60s glamour with bold color, dramatic shawls, voluminous silhouettes and…
Perfect Magazine Celebrates New Issue Launch at NoMad London
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Eftychia RTW Spring 2022
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TikTok, Clearpay Cohost Dinner for London Fashion Week
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