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London, 17th September 2026 - London Fashion Week (LFW) September 2026 starts today, running from Thursday 17th to Monday 21st September. LFW is a celebration of British Fashion, championing designer excellence at a national scale and showcasing the full breadth, diversity and depth of the UK fashion community.
The LFW programmes boasts 47 catwalk shows, 23 presentations, 10 digital activations and 53 evening events, showcasing BFC NEWGEN designers, emerging talent, established houses and leading retail partners. The diverse schedule reinforces LFW’s role as a creative laboratory for innovation, nationwide talent and collaboration. BFC’s official Reporter-at-Large Chani Ra will bring the season to life with designer interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow along on @LondonFashionWeek.
Ian Murray, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts: "From McQueen and Mulberry to Geordie Campbell and Richard Quinn, Britain’s fashion industry continues to set the standard internationally. It is one of our great creative success stories, forming an important part of our cultural identity while supporting businesses and communities right across the UK. London Fashion Week is a fantastic showcase of the talent, creativity and craftsmanship that can be found in every part of the country. Behind every collection on the runway is a network of designers, manufacturers, textile businesses, craftspeople and creative professionals whose talent helps make British fashion a powerhouse.”
LFW HIGHLIGHTS
SHOWS & PRESENTATIONS
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MCQUEEN returns to London with Seán McGirr.
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MULBERRY presents Christopher Kane’s debut collection for the house.
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FASHION EAST returns to the official schedule with GOYAGOMA, JACEK GLEBA, MÉ MÉ.
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FRANCESCA LAKE, GUI ROSA and PETRA FAGERSTRÖM make their LFW debut as part of BFC NEWGEN in partnership with PULL&BEAR.
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Indian label LOVEBIRDS joins the schedule for the first time.
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LFW icons on schedule include BARBOUR, BURBERRY, ERDEM, HARRIS REED, RICHARD QUINN, ROKSANDA and SIMONE ROCHA, alongside vanguard designers AARON ESH, ASHLEY WILLIAMS, CHOPOVA LOWENA, KNWLS and PAOLO CARZANA.
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Nick Knight and SHOWstudio collaborate on a special event with H&M, reconceptualising the fashion show experience.
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PATRICK MCDOWELL partners with PANDORA on his catwalk show, integrating jewellery into garment designs and styling.
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MARKS & SPENCER makes its LFW debut with its first exclusive catwalk collection, celebrating its centenary year with a see now, buy now collection.
INSTALLATIONS, EXHIBITIONS AND CULTURAL EVENTS
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_J.L-A.L_ debuts its collection through an immersive presentation and party marking the release of its collaboration with PUMA.
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5000, the Paul Smith Foundation American designer-in-residence, unveils its new collection with an immersive music performance in the Listening Room.
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TTYA [LAB] reimagines the wardrobe for tall women with the launch of a capsule collection available exclusively at ASOS.
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PAUL SMITH and SELFRIDGES celebrate 40 years of collaboration.
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EMILIA WICKSTEAD invites guests into the world of her SS27 collection with a screening.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED THIS LFW
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Discover Fashion Britain, the BFC’s nationwide campaign to decentralise British fashion, which continues throughout September across eight of the UK’s leading cultural cities: Bristol, Cardiff, Dundee, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Newcastle. Explore a programme of public events, designer conversations, cultural collaborations and retail experiences taking place across the country. Explore the full programme here.
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Visit DOVER STREET MARKET to discover the BFC Jewellery Showcase, bringing together a curated selection of pieces from BFC Foundation designers and BFC Designer Members. Open to the public daily from 11am–7pm.
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Step inside CHOPOVA LOWENA’s East London Clubhouse, the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store, and experience the space from 17th–19th September.
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Tune in to eBay Endless Runway, the pre-loved runway show returning this season with a live stream from the show and eBay Live auctions throughout the week. Discover more here.
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Explore the SELFRIDGES edit, with a curated selection of LFW designers showcased in-store, offering shoppers the opportunity to discover and support the next generation of British fashion talent.
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Visit the British Vogue x NIKE Café, returning to Corner Shop at 180 Strand. Open to all on 19th and 20th September.
The BFC NEWGEN Show Space will take place at 180 Strand. The British Fashion Council thanks all partners, suppliers and supporters whose commitment makes LFW possible. Official Partners - Blank Street, eBay, Hu Bing Selects, Lee Kum Kee, Mayor of London, Pandora, The Londoner, TONI&GUY. Official Supporter - Ocean Outdoor.