The city of London is brimming with energy as it gets ready to welcome members of the media, buyers, and VIP customers from around the globe for London Fashion Week 2024.
London, a renowned global fashion hub, has always been known for championing creativity, diversity, and innovation. So, this season, wherever London Fashion Week may take you, Trainline can make your journey fabulous.
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What is London Fashion Week?
London Fashion Week is a biannual fashion showcase hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) since 1984.
As one of the “Big Four” fashion weeks, London Fashion Week follows New York Fashion Week and precedes Milan Fashion Week, making London the first European stop to kickstart the continent’s fashion week season. The fashion week cycle concludes with Paris Fashion Week.
Fun fact: The first designers to show at London Fashion Week included the likes of Betty Jackson, Hardy Amies, Jasper Conran, Zandra Rhodes, and John Galliano.
When is London Fashion Week?
Designers will showcase their women’s spring/summer 2025 ready-to-wear collections from Friday, Sept. 13, to Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
What is the schedule for London Fashion Week?
With 2024 marking 40 years of LFW, the year will celebrate London’s position as a world-leading cultural capital and its creative community. To find the latest schedule updates, visit the London Fashion Week website. The schedule includes both digital and physical events for womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
How do you get tickets for London Fashion Week?
Unfortunately, most LFW shows are invite-only. However, the general public can participate in the "City Wide Celebration," which features free events and shows put on by brands and designers. These activities range from meeting your favorite designers in Q&A sessions and getting your hands dirty in zero-waste and upcycling workshops, to enjoying live music performances and snagging limited-edition goodies.
Your other option is to splurge on a VIP ticket for London Fashion Week. These offer rare behind-the-scenes access to select catwalk shows and an exclusive preview of the spring/summer or fall/winter collections.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Mark A Paulda. Image Location: Somerset House, London, UK
Places to go during London Fashion Week
While most fashion week events are invitation-only, keep your eyes peeled throughout the week for exciting street style moments across the city, as magazine editors and other fashionable guests zip from one event to another. Below are some of the hotspots and places you should visit during London Fashion Week.
Somerset House
Closest station: Temple (London Underground)
Since the 2000s, Somerset House has remained a central location for London Fashion Week, but like most fashion weeks in major fashion capitals, the London event is spread across several sites in the city.
180 Studios
Closest station: Temple (London Underground)
Another hub, known as 180 Studios and located at 180 The Strand, is the BFC’s own space designated for catwalk shows, designer presentations, and additional fashion week events. Soho House, a members' club known as a meeting spot for creative talent worldwide, also has a nearby location called 180 House.
Savile Row
Closest station: Piccadilly Circus (London Underground)
Get suited and booted for London Fashion Week at the iconic Saville Row, but be warned: Savile Row suits do not come cheap.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Closest station: South Kensington (London Underground)
The Victoria and Albert Museum is a haven for art, design, and fashion lovers.
London Calling
Download the Trainline app and put together a stylish itinerary of the best things to do in London to match your wardrobe. Ready for your next elegant adventure? Why not Paris Fashion Week to conclude this season’s leg of European shows? Besides, it’s easy: a speedy Eurostar train can get you from London to Paris in a New York minute!
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