This past week, hundreds of designers, celebrities and fashion followers flooded to London for London Fashion Week – the annual runway and fashion event for designers to show off their new looks for the Autumn/Winter 2023 season.
Due to big-name natives like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood, London is known as one of the “fashion capitals of the world” and has been holding London Fashion Week since 1983. Vivienne Westwood was specifically honored this past week because of her recent passing. Her “new wave” and punk influence can still be seen in styles all around the globe.
The runway schedule included big names like JW Anderson, ERDEM, and Burberry, but it was mainly full of newer designers ready to unveil their fresh takes on fashion to the public eye. A hybrid in-person and online format also allowed the opportunity for more unknown designers unable to claim an in-person spot to be featured in London Fashion Week’s DiscoveryLAB – an online portfolio of designers and their works.
Ukrainian designers Frolov, KSENIASCHNAIDER and PASKAL showcased their looks for “Ukrainian Fashion Week” – an event held on the last day to support the Ukrainian designers and Ukrainian people affected by the war.
A vast variation of designers from different backgrounds and experiences guaranteed that the London Fashion Week runway would not disappoint. Audiences experienced a blend of styles, from modern and sleek to edgy and avant-garde. English brand, Di Petsa showed off stunning new pieces designed with their famous “wet look,” seen before on celebrities like Bella Hadid and Megan Thee Stallion. Up-and-coming designer Chet Lo debuted his new pieces with modern silhouettes and unconventional textures perfect for adventurous fashion lovers.
With exceedingly creative and diverse looks from designers around the world, anyone could find something they want to wear for the Autumn/Winter 2023 season. Take a look at our favorite picks to find a brand that you love!
Here are the best looks from London Fashion Week 2023:
February 17th:
HUISHAN ZHANG by Huishan Zhang
Noon by Noor by Sh Noor Al Khalifa and Sh Haya Al Khalifa
February 18th:
16Arlington by Marco Capaldo and Federica Cavenatii
February 19th:
JW Anderson by Jonathan Anderson
Christopher Kane by Christopher Kane
Julien Macdonald by Julien Macdonald
LABRUM London by Foday Dumbuya
February 20th
Emilia Wickstead by Emilia Wickstead
Photo: London Fashion Week
RIXO by Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey
February 21st
KSENIASCHNAIDER by Ksenia Schnaider and Anton Schnaider
Photo: Jeff Spicer/BFC/Getty Images
Photo: London Fashion Week
JENS_LAUGESEN by Jens Laugesen
Written by: Katherine Kotecki
