London Fashion Week

The British Fashion Council was formed in 1983 out of the Fashion Industry Action Group, an adhoc group created in 1981 to explore ways of co-ordinating the London fashion exhibition scene. It showcases British designers and develops London's position as a major player in the international fashion arena. As a result, London Fashion Week ranks alongside New York, Milan and Paris as one of the 'Big Four'.

65 catwalk shows and 45 salon shows and presentations to take place over 6 days

• 170 UK and International emerging and established, ready to wear and accessories designers at The Exhibition at London Fashion Week (LFW)
• Canon is the principal sponsor for the eleventh consecutive season
• The Exhibition at LFW hosted to 22 Estethica designers, 17 NEWGEN designers and 4 Multibrand Showrooms
• Menswear day, now in its 5th season, has 14 shows and 7 presentations
• On the catwalk there are 5 NEWGEN, sponsored by Topshop, designers: David Koma, Holly Fulton, Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou and Michael van der Ham (source BFC)