The 40th-Anniversary London Fashion Week Is Looming – So What Can Attendees Expect?
If there is at least one development that ought to brighten spirits among many a style aficionado amid the January greyness and drizzle, it is surely the looming return of London Fashion Week (LFW) – not least as this won’t be “just another” Fall/Winter instalment of the iconic trade show. We are, of course, referring to the fact that the upcoming LFW will mark the event’s 40 th anniversary when it takes place in the UK capital from 16 th to 20 th February . While LFW’s status as one of the world’s “Big Four” fashion weeks – alongside New York, Milan, and Paris – might not have altered over the years, certain other things have. One of those is the hybrid format the show now takes, with physical and digital presentations set to be held in celebration of both well-established designers and emerging fashion talents. Then, there is the news that fur won’t feature, the British Fashion Council (BFC) – which organises the show – having banned it from the sch...