20 Stunning Shows To See This LFW
It’s that time of year again. The city streets will soon swooping with bustling fashion designers rushing between shows, jet lagged models queuing for their make up and dress fittings, and fashionistas dashing from one side of the city to the other, trying to squish in as many catwalks and after-parties as possible over five days. That’s right, London Fashion Week returns 13th – 17th September bringing with it all the new frills, tassels and shamelessly bizarre trends that’ll be in next season.
The main hub of action on the official schedule will take place at The Strand in London, so if you’re trying to grab a sneak peek of the trends, that’s the spot to head.
Mark Fast
World-renowned luxury knitwear designer will be kicking off London Fashion Week. His designs push the boundaries of modern knitwear technology, and his beautiful handcrafted designs have been worn by celebrity fans such as Nicki Minaj, Grace Jones, Christina Aguilera, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Jorja Smith, and Kylie Minogue.
Friday 13th September, 9am
Website: www.markfast.net
Jamie Wei Huang
Jamie Wei Huang is a luxury womenswear label, founded by JAMIE WEI HUANG. The brand tries to present a story of slightly casual sport luxury and careful juxtaposition with carefully placed details.
Friday 13th September, 10am
Website: www.jamieweihuang.com
Bora Aksu
Having graced London Fashion Week for the past 14 years, Turkish-born Bora Aksu returns, drawing on his Turkish roots. What can we expect? Textured fabrics and delicate detailing.
Friday 13th September, 1pm
Website: www.boraaksu.com
Matty Bovan
Having grown up in York, where he is still based, Matty Bovan, 29, graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2015 with an MA specialising in Fashion Knitwear. This September will see his third stand-alone show at London Fashion Week.
Friday 13th September, 6pm
Website: www.mattybovan.com
Marta Jakubowski
Marta Jakubowski’s minimalist style has evoked endorsement from music icons Beyonce and Rihanna, and has gained international recognition. She graduated with an MA in Womenswear from the Royal College of Art London, and has worked with brands such as Alexander Wang and Jonathan Saunders.
Friday 13th September, 8pm
Website: www.martajakubowski.com
Luna Del Pinal
Textile designers Gabriela Luna and Corina del Pinal worked together in Guatemala, immersing themselves in ancient weaving techniques, and so their collection draws focus on responsible fashion. Using their experience, the duo creates forward-thinking styles, and we’re excited to see what’s in store this season.
Saturday 14th September, 9:30-11:30am
Website: www.lunadelpinal.com
ROBERTS | WOOD
Founded by Katie Roberts-Wood following her graduation from the Royal College of Art, ROBERTS | WOOD was immediately picked up by the Dover Street Market in London, New York and Tokyo. ROBERTS | WOOD collections are known for being dreamy and feminine, and we’re super excited to see what this new collection has in store.
Saturday 14th September, 12:30-2pm
Website: www.roberts-wood.com
Molly Goddard
Molly Goddard established her eponymous label in 2014. Her collections are carried by many of the world’s most prestigious stockists including Dover Street Market, Browns, Trading Museum Commes des Garcons, I.T., Boon the Shop, Club 21, Comme des Garcons Aoyama and I.T Beijing.
Saturday 14th September, 2pm
Website: www.mollygoddard.com
House Of Holland
Henry Holland was catapulted into the fashion limelight in 2006 with his irreverent ‘fashion groupies’ slogan tees featuring catchphrases such as “uhu gareth pugh” and “get your freak on giles deacon”.
Saturday 14th September, 5pm
Website: www.houseofholland.co.uk
RIXO
Best friends Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey brought their love of vintage together to create RIXO. The founders have created a fusion of hand-painted prints and timeless pieces which flatter every woman, irrespective of age, size, nationality, season or time of day.
Saturday 14th September, 5:30-8pm
Website: www.rixo.co.uk
Natasha Zinko x DUO
London based fine jewellery and ready-to-wear designer, Natasha Zinko’s brand has undergone a global trajectory, now with collections in internationally recognised luxury stores. We’re told to expect playful colour, masculine proportions, and controlled volume.
Sunday 15th September, 9am
Website: www.natashazinko.com
Anya Hindmarch
Since being founded back in 1987, Anya Hindmarch has grown into a globally recognised brand. Her highlights include shows with models emerging from within a giant space-age Amphitheatre and an artful suburban house that revealed a giant disco ball…
Sunday 15th September, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Website: www.anyahindmarch.com
Victoria Beckham
The woman who needs no introduction. Victoria Beckham will be showcasing her latest collection during this year’s fashion week.
Sunday 15th September, 2pm
Website: www.victoriabeckham.com
Simone Rocha
For AW18 Simone received the accolade of Vogue.com’s Top Ten Shows for the fifth consecutive season. In February 2018 Simone presented her first collection as Creative Director for Moncler as part of the Genius Group.
Sunday 15th September, 5pm
Website: www.simonerocha.com
Ashish
Anything goes when Ashish is involved. Known for his vibrant colour and personality in the fashion scene, Ashish Gupta returns for another London Fashion Week.
Sunday 15th September, 7pm
Website: www.ashish.co.uk
Richard Malone
Taking inspiration from sculpture, Malone admits all of his research is conducted by his surroundings, and Ireland’s rebellious working class teens. Malone is also an advocate for sustainable fashion, sourcing the yarns for his collections from the Himalayas, and works with a community of female artisans in Tamil Nadu, Southern India, to hand-weave the fabrics and dye them naturally.
Monday 16th September, 2pm
Burberry
Burberry Group PLC is a British luxury fashion house. Its main fashion house focuses on and distributes trench coats, ready-to-wear outerwear, fashion accessories, fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetics.
Monday 16th September, 5pm
Website: uk.burberry.com
Julien Macdonald presents Julien x Gabriela
Dubbed the ‘king of glamour’, Julien Macdonald returns to London Fashion Week with his most glamorous collection to date. His designs have been seen on Katy Perry, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Lopez.
Monday 16th September, 8pm
Website: www.julienmacdonald.com
Charlotte Knowles
Having designed Bella Hadid’s VMAs look, Charlotte Knowles has gained some much deserved following. South London based designers Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault have designed a new and energised wardrobe that we’re super excited to see this LFW.
Tuesday 17th September, 1pm
Mimi Wade
Mimi Wade is a British American designer who made her first debut in February 2016, and Mimi is now stocked internationally in leading retailers including Selfridges.
Tuesday 17th September, 5:30-7:30pm
Website: www.mimiwade.com
