London Fashion Week is back

London Fashion Week

By Donna Richardson

It seems like just yesterday the last London Fashion Show lit up the spring, but September’s event is poised to be even more spectacular. The British Fashion Council (BFC) is excited to announce the provisional schedule for London Fashion Week presented by 1664 Blanc (LFW), taking place from Thursday, 18 to Monday, 22 September 2025. Get ready for an extraordinary showcase of creativity and innovation!

September’s London Fashion Week is poised to captivate fashion enthusiasts with a designer-first approach.

Esteemed fashion houses such as Burberry, Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, Simone Rocha, and Roksanda are making a spectacular return to the runway, bringing their unique visions to life.

This season is particularly special as Roksanda celebrates a remarkable 20 years as a designer, while Fashion East revels in its milestone 25-year legacy of nurturing emerging talent.

A standout moment in this season’s lineup will be a glamorous evening event hosted by JW Anderson, marking the exciting relaunch of the brand.

Attendees can look forward to witnessing the incredible creations of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner Conner Ives, alongside the innovative label Chopova Lowena.

Other noteworthy talents, including Aluwalia, Harris Reed, and Labrum London, will also grace the runway, showcasing the vibrant and eclectic spirit of up-and-coming designers.

The BFC Newgen initiative is set to provide an electrifying platform for designers, both in-person and digitally, amplifying the experience and making it even more dynamic!

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will extend its support for the BFC Newgen showspace at the iconic 180 Strand for another four years, ensuring the continued flourishing of burgeoning talent.

This season will also highlight inspiring retail collaborations, including the much-anticipated partnership between Harry Lambert and Disney X Zara at Selfridges, as well as H&M’s stunning return with ‘The London Issue’ catwalk, which promises to blend street style with high fashion seamlessly.

Additionally, the acclaimed Indian designer Anamika Khanna will be making her debut at LFW, showcasing the BFC’s commitment to global collaboration alongside emerging stars like Dreaming Eli and Kseniaschnaider.

Prepare for an unforgettable season filled with creativity, innovation, and breathtaking artistry.

Amidst all this excitement, Little Italy UK, the community organisation dedicated to celebrating Italian heritage in the UK, made a striking debut on the international fashion stage at the Coral Rooms in February. and is back again in the autumn.

Masserati cars lined the red carpet as celebs and dignitaries came to see a stunning fashion show by Bencivenga, known for innovative luxury, and Teresa Si Couture with her elegant, timeless designs, including wedding gowns.

Stars such as Maria Benkh from Love is Blind and Diamante Laiva from Love Island were in attendance, as well as socialites such as Luisa Ruocco, Naomi Isted and Fernande Andrea.

September’s event will see celebrity guests such as So Solid Crew’s Lisa Mafia and soap stars from Emmerdale.

Organiser Luisa Ruocco said: “Its very interesting how London Fashion week has evolved in the last few years, with the presence of more and more designers from abroad who really want to make a mark in the UK. Little Italy’s LFW event remains one of the staples of Italian culture in England and next season’s will be bigger than ever – we have some surprises planned.

The latest event will feature designs from Nico Didonna, Ricardo Longo and Antonio D’Erico. Added to the glamour the guest list will also feature Kerry Katona.

Get ready for an exciting LFW, full of events and activities including a new Gucci activation. Watch this space.

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