As London Fashion Week (LFW) looms ever closer, new formats, campaigns, and events come along with it; the first being the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) announcement that this year’s event will be the first of the four global fashion weeks to open its doors to the public.
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When is London Fashion Week?
London Fashion Week Kicking off on the 12th of September 2024, LFW will offer dedicated experiences for both a trade and public audience through one dynamic schedule, further blurring the lines of what was traditionally known as a global trade platform.
Known for its creativity and innovation, London Fashion Week attracts an audience of press, buyers, and industry professionals from over 50 countries who come to London to explore and discover the best creative talent; from emerging designers to heritage labels and internationally recognized fashion houses.
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In response to the ever-changing fashion landscape and the growing public interest in London Fashion Week, the BFC is launching a new Fashion Week format to increase engagement and reach new audiences for designer businesses.
The London Fashion Week schedule will now facilitate two audiences.
TRADE AUDIENCE
The trade audience will attend on-schedule catwalk shows and presentations routinely across the 5 days of London Fashion Week from 12th – 17th September 2024.
THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE
The public audience will be able to purchase a ticket to an immersive LFW experience that will include a selection of designers that will showcase six ticketed catwalk shows which will take place at the official London Fashion Week Hub, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024.
People can also visit and witness creative installations, industry-led talk panels from experts offering unparalleled insights into the fashion industry, the DiscoveryLAB, an experiential space where fashion meets art, technology, and music, and a brand new Designer Exhibition, where the creative work of progressive designers explores the most compelling stories around sustainability, community, and ethics.
As part of the new London Fashion Week proposition, the Designer Exhibition will relaunch and will fully embrace #PositiveFashion, the BFC’s initiative designed to celebrate industry best practices and encourage future business decisions to create positive change.
The Designer Exhibition will be open to both trade and public audiences and will be the place where guests discover new creative brands and progressive designers, explore compelling stories and learn about how the fashion industry can be used as a force for change.
#PositiveFashion is led by three pillars: Sustainability, Equality & Diversity, Craftsmanship & Community and London Fashion Week is inviting designers to tell their story, showcase how products are made, and bring their brands and stories to life for a trade and public audience alike.
The celebration of London Fashion Week does not live solely within the hub.
It will extend to a city-wide celebration of activations and events that the BFC will curate in partnership with key retailers, cultural institutions, brands, and partners to engage communities throughout the capital to get involved and capitalize on the success of this global event to reach new audiences.
The aim is to inspire young people and make #LFW a cultural city-wide celebration that will introduce fashion to a wider pool of people who may not have previously engaged with it or understand the incredible careers and opportunities that the industry holds.
New this season, the British Fashion Council will host the London Fashion Week schedule within the LetsBab app, allowing attendees to receive up-to-the-minute schedule updates and show start times through notifications on the go.
The British Fashion Council has also announced that both House of Holland and Self-Portrait will stage public shows during London Fashion Week. The designers will showcase their autumn/winter 2024 collections during three different time slots on Sunday 15 September.
This new format makes a big change for LFW, helping it to become more accessible to the wider public. The designers taking part in the public-facing shows will change every season.
Conclusion:
London Fashion Week offers a thrilling look at the future of fashion. Whether you're attending a show or just soaking up street style, this event brings a fresh wave of creativity to the city. And if you're looking for a comfortable and affordable hotel near all the action, the Mowbray Court Hotel in London is a perfect choice to consider. It's close to public transport, giving you easy access to London Fashion Week venues without breaking the bank.
