Image: Front row at Christopher Kane, spring/summer 2010, September 2009
LONDON FASHION WEEK DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 (PROVISIONAL):
Spring/summer 2011 collections:
Womenswear: September 17th - 21st
Menswear: September 22nd
Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
London Fashion Week (LFW) is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world and one of the ‘big four’ international catwalk influencers. The event is organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC) and funded by a number of sponsors (including Canon Europe current headline sponsor for seven consecutive seasons). LFW puts London and British Fashion firmly on the global stage, generating orders in the region of £100m; the event itself contributes £20 million to the London economy in terms of direct spend and attracts visitors from over 25 countries including US, France, Italy, Russia, Middle East, China and UAE.
There are 50 or so catwalk shows on the
official schedule as well as further 45+ show off schedule. The
exhibition that runs alongside the catwalk shows showcases over 100 ready to wear and accessories designers each season. LFW visitors have access to many more designers through presentations, multi-brand and individual showrooms. In February 2010 the British Fashion Council launched the first
Digital Schedule as a part of London Fashion Week.
The Digital Schedule is the first official Fashion Week schedule of
its kind, bringing together live streamed fashion shows and a selection
of designer fashion films. In addition to the official and off schedule events LFW has become a focus for a broader base of fashion linked activities with international designers, media and other high profile brands choosing to host their own events during the weeks. The BFC co-ordinate an
events schedule to help visitors experience London ‘the city’ as well as the showcase of British fashion design talents at LFW.
For more information about London Fashion Week at Somerset House, including schedules, location, news, video and much more go to the official
London Fashion Week Website.
Designer support at LFW
Digital films at LFW
Selection panels
Sponsorship opportunities