Ways to get involved with London Fashion Week's citywide celebration
Get ready for London Fashion Week, returning to the heart of the British capital on 15 September 2023. While front-row seats are typically reserved for industry insiders, don't worry; there are plenty of exciting experiences for fashion enthusiasts from all walks of life. Enjoy pop-ups, fashion-themed afternoon teas, cocktails, and art exhibitions celebrating iconic fashion houses, as well as marking 30 years of NEWGEN. Explore our guide to celebrating London Fashion Week , even if you don't manage to make it to the catwalk!
Radio Rooftop
Image: Radio Rooftop London
#FLODown: ME London's Radio Rooftop is hosting a stylish celebration during London Fashion Week. Enjoy Runway Cocktails inspired by top designers, including Prada Paradisi, Westwood's Punkature, and Coco Privado. ME London will also have an exclusive pop-up in collaboration with By Rotation and Cultunaked, featuring fashion advice from the By Rotation team. To close the event, there will be an exclusive closing party with limited tickets available to the public. Don't miss the opportunity to savour high-fashion cocktails with stunning city views at Radiop Rooftop during London Fashion Week!
Date: 15 - 19 September 2023. Location: ME London, Strand, WC2R 1HA. Instagram: @melondonhotel.
Matches x Raey x Silo
Image: Matches London, 5 Carlos Place.
#FLOown: Raey, in collaboration with Silo, continues its partnership with MATCHES during London Fashion Week. Raey Café by Silo will be hosted at MATCHES' elegant Mayfair townhouse. Guests can explore the latest AW23 collection and indulge in Silo London's innovative zero-waste menu, aligning with their eco-friendly values. Don't miss this exclusive experience brought to you by Raey and Silo in partnership with MATCHES during London Fashion Week!
Date: 15 - 18 September 2023.Location: 5 Carlos Place, Mayfair, W1K 3AP. Book now.
Burberry Streets
Image: @burberry will be taking over Norman’s cafe for London fashion week. @normanscafelondon.
#FLODown: Burberry has launched its Burberry Streets program during London Fashion Week, emphasising discovery and exploration. The program kicks off with a takeover of Norman's, a well-known North London café featuring the brand's signature blue check. A Norman's food truck will also be making appearances at popular London locations, such as The Strand and Chelsea's Duke of York Square. We're excited to give it a try!
Date: 13 - 17 September 2023. Website: burberryplc.com.
Vogue kiosk
Image: Vogue Magazein Kiosk at Selfridges London. September 2023. © MTotoe.
#FLODown: Throughout London Fashion Week, there will be a pop-up Vogue kiosk at Selfridges London. The kiosk is stocked with merchandise created for Vogue World: London, the magazine's one-off theatre show for London Fashion Week. You can find a variety of Vogue World merchandise, such as tote bags, bucket hats, coffee cups, flowers, and even the chance to buy the sacred September issue of international Vogue magazines. This includes the iconic September British Vogue cover, which features the original supermodels: Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington, who originally appeared on the January 1990 edition of British Vogue.
Date: until September 24, 2023. Location: Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB. Website: selfridges.com
REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion Excellence
Image: REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion Excellence. September 2023. © MTotoe.
#FLODown: This landmark exhibition, a collaboration with the British Fashion Council (BFC), celebrates the 30th anniversary of the BFC's NEWGEN program. It tells the story of fearless young designers who transformed fashion and features nearly 100 innovative fashion looks from debut and early collections that have made a mark in pop culture and launched global design careers.
Date: 16 September 2023 - 11 February 2024. Location: 224-238 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 6AG. Price: from £18. Book now.
The Biltmore x Malone Souliers Afternoon Tea
Image: The Biltmore x Malone Souliers Afternoon Tea
#FLODown: The Biltmore Mayfair has partnered with Malone Souliers to offer a special London Fashion Week Afternoon Tea experience. Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Norihito Muranaka, this luxury tea features fresh UK produce and is served in the Tea Lounge. Guests can enjoy sweet and savory treats with tea or champagne. Chef Muranaka drew inspiration from Malone Souliers' elegant designs to create this unique tea experience. Malone Souliers is known for unconventional shoe craftsmanship, focusing on style, fit, and distinctive details.
Date: until 30 September 2023. Location: The Biltmore Mayfair, 44 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HP. Price: Afternoon Tea: £80, Champagne Afternoon Tea: £95. Time: 12.30pm – 5.pm. Book now.
Prêt-à-Portea: the couture cakewalk at The Berkeley
Image: The Prêt-à-Portea: The Couture Cakewalk at The Berkeley. Image The Berkeley.
#FLODown: The Prêt-à-Portea afternoon tea at The Berkeley celebrates fashion designers like Kenzo and Moschino. It offers a vibrant and creative take on traditional afternoon tea. Highlights include a cake inspired by Loewe's Anthurium dress, a Vivienne Westwood portrait biscuit, an Hermès tasselled bucket bag made of sponge, a Moschino ensemble with tropical mousse, and new additions from Zimmermann and Thom Browne. The showstopper is a Kenzo-inspired cake designed for sharing. Alongside these couture confections, the tea features contemporary canapés, sandwiches, and a variety of loose-leaf teas.
Date: until 7 January 2024.Location: The Berkeley, Wilton Pl, London SW1X 7RL. Price: from £80 per person Book now.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel x Emily Carter
#FLODown: Great Scotland Yard Hotel has teamed up with British designer Emily Carter to celebrate fashion month. They're offering the Silken Elegance experience, featuring a special cocktail inspired by Carter's designs and the option to take home an Emily Carter Twilly scarf. The cocktail, available from September 15th to 29th in The 40 Elephants Bar, draws inspiration from a notorious all-female gang known for stealing luxurious items.
Date: 15 - 29 September 2023. Location: Great Scotland Yard Hotel, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN. Price: from £18 /£90 including the Emily Carter Twilly scarf. Book now.
The Londoner
Image: The Londoner. Andrew Beasley Photography
#FLODOwn: Stay in style at The Londoner, the official hotel of LFW 2023, and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on your fashion week stay. Guests will have access to The Residence, a private area, and complimentary entry to The Retreat wellness centre. It's the perfect way to relax after a busy day. This offer is available until 19 September 2023.
Date: 15-19 September 2023. Location: The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX. Rooms from £678 per night. Book Now.
Hermès kiosk
#FLODown: Hermès introduced a stylish kiosk at The Lawn on the Strand during fashion week, taking inspiration from Parisian newsstands. At the kiosk, they distribute the latest issue of their biannual magazine, Le Monde d'Hermès, and provide postage-stamped postcards. Visitors can also compose heartfelt letters to send worldwide while enjoying the orange-themed seating and tables. The kiosk offers opportunities to chat with a psychologist and savor treats like madeleines with Hermes-colored icing, energy balls, and fresh orange juice.
Date: until 16 September 2023. Time: 14 September until 8pm, 15-16 September until 6pm. Location: The Lawn on the Strand.
Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto
Image: Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto. The V&A Museum. September 2023. © MTotoe.
#FLODown: The V&A Museum is set to launch a groundbreaking exhibition during London Fashion Week, showcasing the work of iconic fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel. This UK-exclusive exhibition will display a collection of over 200 pieces, including clothing and accessories, representing Chanel's influential designs from 1910 to 1971.
Date: 16 September 2023 - 25 February 2024.Location: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL. Price: from £24. Concessions available. Book now.
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