Ladies and gentlemen, the season of fashion is upon us and we are beyond elated. Just when we thought we’d had our fill of gorgeous dresses on the runway and streets of Paris and New York, London Fashion Week 2023 came again to sweep us off our feet.
This biannual extravaganza where designers, models, celebrities, and fashionistas from all over the world gather to celebrate and showcase the latest trends in the world of fashion has been a staple in the industry for years.
In fact, many renowned designers, such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Stella McCartney, got their start at London Fashion Week. The show is one of the greatly anticipated fashion events. I mean, it’s happening in one of the four fashion capitals in the world—you know what to expect!
But if you were so busy that you could neither attend the event nor follow up on social media, this article will fill you in on everything that went on during London Fashion Week 2023.
London Fashion Week: A Platform for Emerging Talents
The British Fashion Council has continued to reinforce its support of young designers pursuing a career in fashion by developing several schemes for emerging talent as part of London Fashion Week. One of them is the Designers Showrooms event supported by the European Regional Development Fund and the Department for International Trade. The British Fashion Council uses this initiative to reinforce its commitment to supporting business growth opportunities for emerging British designers. This initiative highlights the strengths and depths of London’s fashion community.
The event provides a launching pad for young designers to gain exposure, secure funding, and make connections in the industry. Furthermore, this commitment to fostering new talent has kept LFW at the forefront of fashion innovation.
Celebrity Presence at London Fashion Week 2023
Like every other fashion week, celebrities trooped out to show their support for the event while serving us with their stylish ensembles. We saw faces such as Naomi Campbell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Kate Winslet, Denola Grey, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Sienna Miller, FKA twigs Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, etc.
LFW was sure packed with stars who stopped at nothing to bring their A-game to the show. Here’s a quick look at some of our favorite celebrities moment:
Best Highlights at London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week did not disappoint. There were so many highlights at the events that we lost count of. One of the best was the final day which saw designer 8ON8 make its much-awaited LFW comeback since the pandemic with Li Gong’s Peak Time Forest Spring Summer 2024 collection.
The brand’s collection brought together two environments—the forest and the city. Along with knee-high socks and armbands worn around the thigh, the models also walked the ramp in trainers from 8ON8’s footwear collaboration with Asics.
In addition, the penultimate day ensured no one felt the Monday blues as Tolu Coker opened Monday morning’s schedule with a highly-anticipated Newgen debut. The collection celebrates the cultural impact of Yoruba, Nigeria’s second-largest ethnic group.
Furthermore, another major highlight was how Sienna Miller proudly showed off her baby bump in Schiaparelli during the Vogue World event hosted at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Street Style Looks at the London Fashion Week
It’s not London Fashion Week if there are no show-stopping street-style looks that will motivate you to overturn your wardrobe. If you doubt, here are some of the major street-style moments that blew us away:
Notable Runway Collection at the London Fashion Week 2023
Now, feast you eyes on some of the gorgeous collections that rocked the runway of LFW23:
AADNEVIK
AADNEVIK is a luxury London-based brand founded in 2013 by the designer duo Hila Aadnevik and Kristian Aadnevik.
The brand is renowned for its powerful feminine designs detailed with refined craftsmanship and this was on display at London Fashion Week 2023.
Banshee of Savile Row
This gorgeous tailoring brand made its debut at London Fashion Week.
Known for their rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic, you could tell from their collection that they brought it in full display at LFW SS24.
Aaron Esh
LVMH Prize finalist Aaron Esh showed its collection at London Fashion Week. The rising ready-to-wear label delivered one of the best showcases of this year’s schedule.
Taking to the runway to unveil its debut womenswear collection alongside a show of beautiful new menswear. The collection featured pieces cut from different clothes, embodying British adolescence in a sleek and sexy manner.
Bav Tailor
Bav Tailor’s collection is all about holistic luxury. This soulful clothing and monochromatic silhouette seeks to enhance sacred spaces.
The brand has continued to pay tribute to its mantra of ”respect your body+ your sphere” and this was on display during the London Fashion Week SS24 show.
C Jean
You can’t expect anything less from an alumna of the University of Arts, London – London College of Fashion’s Womenswear Fashion Design and Technology Master’s program.
Chun Yuan Jean’s collection has been recognized by many fashion designers all over the world. And this year, the brand’s black ensembles from gowns to jumpsuits are a stylish, yet chic look that many fashion lovers will want to rock.
David Koma
David Koma is popular for his ultra-body contouring silhouette from his collections.
His sculptural statement dresses was on full display during London Fashion Week 2023. Inspired by young Elizabeth II, the David Koma SS24 collection indulged in a stark contrast of racing attire and romanticism.
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Eftychia
Eftychia collection was nothing short of gorgeous.
From the way, the models strutted down the runway, rocking beautiful silky dresses and monochromatic buttoned jackets and skirts, you’d agree Eftychia came prepared to slay at LFW SS24 show.
Fanfare Label
This fashion brand is popular for championing sustainability, with unique recycled collections that tackle the negative impact of fashion.
Since launching, the label has showcased virtually at London Fashion Week. Its collections at LFW are a testament to how the brand has evolved with time to create fashionable pieces.
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London Fashion Week 2023: More Than Just a Glamorous Event
London Fashion Week is more than just a glamorous event. It’s a showcase of innovation and creativity in the world of fashion. Over the years, LFW has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of iconic designers. And as it continues to evolve, it remains a global fashion powerhouse, inspiring and influencing the industry worldwide.
Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or not, LFW is a must-watch event that celebrates the ever-evolving world of fashion. But what we’ve shown on this page isn’t all that was showcased. If you’d like to see more, visit London Fashion Week’s official website and sate your style buds.
