28 Of LFW’s Best Runway Shows
The next fashion week in London takes place this week from the 14-19 of February and we can’t flippin’ wait! The bi-annual babe of an event is a big deal across many a calendar and this year is no exception to the rule. The event provides us with an in-person insight as to what the new fashion season is going to triumph; from frills, to tassels, to that weird ‘dad bod’ trend that took to the catwalks in 2018. Whilst we can’t promise you a front row seat next to Iris Apfel, we can promise an eclectic range of catwalks to strut down to.
The main hub of action on the official schedule will take place at the Store Studios at 180 Strand in London, so if you’re up for a celeb spot and a peek at the latest trends then that’s where to head.
Mark Fast
Friday 15 February, 10am
Mark Fast is a world-renowned luxury knitwear designer. His intricate and handcrafted dresses are worn by celebrity fans such as Tilda Swinton, Grace Jones, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Ciara , Kylie Minogue, Chrysta Bell, and Yasmine Petty.
Website: www.markfast.net
Amanda Wakeley
Friday 15 February, 10am to 6pm
Amanda Wakeley is a British lifestyle luxury brand that captures the style sensibilities of its Founder and Creative Director, Amanda Wakeley.
Website: www.amandawakeley.com
Matty Bovan
Friday 15 February, 6pm
Having grown up in York, where he is still based, Matty Bovan, 28, graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2015 with an MA specialising in Fashion Knitwear. He recently launched his new large format zine entitled NEED4MEAD based on the idea of purgatory, heaven and hell, and British folklore.
Website: www.mattybovan.com
Ashley Williams
Thursday 14 February, 8pm
Ashley Williams is one of Britain’s most talked about contemporary womenswear designer brands known for consistently setting the tempo of womenswear trends.
Website: www.ashleywilliamslondon.com
Alexa Chung
Saturday 16 February, 12pm
LEXACHUNG is a fashion brand, born in London 2016, the brainchild of Alexa Chung. ALEXACHUNG prides itself on its unique approach to making clothes, combining distinctive fabrics and prints with classic tailoring alongside more feminine designs.
Website: www.alexachung.com
Jasper Conran
Saturday 16 February, 1pm
Jasper Conran, OBE, is a British designer. He has designed costumes and sets for a total of 13 plays, ballets and operas; winning a Laurence Olivier Award for Jean Anouilh’s ‘The Rehearsal’.
Website: www.jasperconran.com
Molly Goddard
Saturday 16 February, 2pm
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.
Website: www.mollygoddard.com
House of Holland
Saturday 16 February, 5pm
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”.
Website: www.houseofholland.co.uk
adidas Originals by Ji Won Choi
Saturday 16 February, 5.30pm
JI WON CHOI’s work revolves around investigating human cultures and using design to promote positive change within societies.
Website: www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
Simone Rocha
Saturday 16 February, 6pm
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.
Website: www.simonerocha.com
Mary Katrantzou
Saturday 16 February, 8pm
Mary Katrantzou established her namesake brand in 2008. Prestigious collaborations have included capsule ranges with Longchamp, Moncler, and Adidas Originals.
Website: www.marykatrantzou.com
Victoria Beckham
Sunday 17 February, 10am
This fashion designer needs no introduction. She will be showing her collection at this year’s fashion week.
Website: www.victoriabeckham.com
Anya Hindmarch
Sunday 17 February, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Anya founded her business in London in 1987 and it has since grown into a global brand. In 2017 Anya Hindmarch was awarded a CBE in recognition for her contribution to the British fashion industry.
Website: www.anyahindmarch.com
Margaret Howell
Sunday 17 February, 1:30pm
Margaret Howell is a contemporary British clothing designer who has worked successfully in men’s and women’s clothing. Margaret Howell is now sold worldwide with flagship shops in London, Paris, Florence and Tokyo and has more than 100 outlets throughout Japan.
Website: www.margarethowell.co.uk
Vivienne Westwood
Sunday 17 February, 2pm
Vivienne Westwood is one of the last independent global fashion companies in the world. At times thought-provoking, this brand is about more than producing clothes and accessories.
Website: www.viviennewestwood.com
Fashion East
Sunday 17 February, 3pm
Fashion East is a pioneering non-profit initiative established by Lulu Kennedy and the Old Truman Brewery in 2000.
Website: www.fashioneast.co.uk
Pam Hogg
Sunday 17 February, 4pm
In 2016 Pam Hogg received an honorary doctorate for her contribution to fashion, this was preceded by her TED Talk two weeks earlier.
Website: www.pamhoggshop.com
Burberry
Sunday 17 February, 5pm
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.
Website: www.uk.burberry.com
Ashish
Sunday 17 February, 6pm
Ashish Gupta first showed at LFW in 2005 and went on to win the New Generation award three times.
Website: www.ashish.co.uk
Peter Pilotto
Sunday 17 February, 8pm
The British based brand is now sold in over 50 countries and is stocked by luxury retailers such as Net-aPorter, Selfridges, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman.
Website: www.peterpilotto.com
Roksanda
Monday 18 February, 10am
Ilincic’s 2005 London Fashion Week debut ushered in a completely fresh aesthetic and a strong, women-centered fashion ethos that has made the ROKSANDA house a leading voice in fashion.
Website: www.roksanda.com
Erdem
Monday 18 February, 11am
Internationally renowned for his experimental use of textiles, vibrant prints and detailed craftsmanship, Founder Erdem Moralioglu trained at the prestigious Royal College of Art before launching his own brand in 2005.
Website: www.erdem.com
JW Anderson
Monday 18 February, 1pm
A recent investment by LVMH Moët Hennessy further cements JW Anderson‘s status as a rising, new-generation brand.
Website: www.jwanderson.com
Christopher Kane
Monday 18 February, 3pm
Christopher Kane, the label, launched in 2006. The designer has always been acknowledged as both a precocious and truly gifted talent.
Website: www.christopherkane.com/
Emilia Wickstead
Monday 18 February, 5pm
Established in 2008, the designer RTW label Emilia Wickstead has become the epitome of modern femininity.
Website: www.emiliawickstead.com
David Koma
Monday 18 February, 7pm
David Koma is a Georgian born, London based fashion designer who has become synonymous with the ultra body contouring silhouette.
Website: www.davidkoma.com
Shrimps
Tuesday 19 February, 11am
Using carefully sourced fabrics that emphasise colour and texture, Hannah creates unique, beautifully crafted pieces, perfect for the forward-thinking customer with a taste for the fun in fashion.
Website: www.shrimps.co.uk
Zandra Rhodes
Tuesday 19 February, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Dame Zandra Rhodes has been an iconic figurehead of the UK fashion industry for almost five decades. Her London based atelier has begun to create new collections inspired by her historical pieces while introducing new prints and shapes.
Website: www.zandrarhodes.com
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