London Fashion Week (LFW) has recently unveiled its preliminary schedule for the upcoming event, which will be held from September 16-20. As with previous editions, this season’s LFW will be a combination of physical and digital events, providing a platform for more than 110 confirmed designers to showcase their collections. One of the most eagerly anticipated moments of the week will be the return of Burberry to London Fashion Week, marking their comeback following a brief hiatus. Furthermore, renowned designer Raf Simons will be making his catwalk debut on the LFW stage, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
The lineup for LFW consists of established labels that have become synonymous with the event, including Emilia Wickstead, Erdem, JW Anderson, Huishan Zhang, Molly Goddard, Rejina Pyo, Roksanda, and Simone Rocha. Additionally, the schedule will feature Richard Quinn, who emerged as the winner of this year’s prestigious BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Alongside Quinn, emerging talents such as Completedworks, Richard Malone, Supriya Lele, and Tove, who have all received support from the BFC Fashion Trust, will have their moment in the spotlight.
This season’s LFW will also see the participation of notable brands like 16Arlington, Chopova Lowena, Daniel W Fletcher, Edward Crutchley, Fashion East, Halpern, and Knwls. The BFC Newgen Show Space, hosted at The Old Selfridges Hotel and supported by the luxury department store retailer, will make a comeback as well. Within this space, designers such as Ancuta Sarca, Asai, Bethany Williams, Chet Lo, Di Petsa, Eftychia, Feben, Harri, Helen Kirkum, Leo Carlton, Masha Popova, Nensi Dojaka, Paolo Carzana, SS Daley, Sinéad O’Dwyer, Stefan Cooke, and Yuhan Wang will showcase their creations.
Amidst the ongoing digital transformation in the fashion industry, LFW’s digital hub will continue to be accessible to a wider audience, allowing an expanded reach and greater inclusivity for fashion enthusiasts worldwide. It is worth mentioning that the current schedule is still provisional, with the final dates and formats for each label set to be confirmed in the middle of the following month.
London Fashion Week is renowned for its display of cutting-edge designs and its role as a platform for both established and emerging designers. With the return of Burberry and the highly anticipated debut of Raf Simons, this upcoming event is sure to captivate the fashion world and redefine the boundaries of creativity. Fashion enthusiasts, as well as industry professionals, can look forward to an exhilarating week filled with captivating runway shows, innovative presentations, and immersive digital experiences that celebrate the abundance of talent within the British fashion scene.
Useful Links:
1. London Fashion Week Website
2. Burberry Official Website
