London Fashion Week June 2023 takes place from Friday 9 to Monday 12 June 2023, piloting a cultural programme with the aim to reframe the platform as one focused on the amplification of technology, craftsmanship, sustainability, diversity, and menswear. London Fashion Week June 2023 remains gender neutral with a spotlight on menswear.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of LFW June 2023 and our plans to pilot a new format for the June event," said Caroline Rush Cbe, chief executive, British Fashion Council. "In this turbulent landscape, we recognise the need to continuously adapt and evolve to support our community of British designers and brands. To forge a new path, LFW June will resemble a cultural programme, consisting of dynamic events exploring the intersection of fashion, technology, creative communities, sustainability, and diversity.”

“British menswear is incredibly broad, with many brands not fitting into the traditional fashion week mould. We want to ensure those brands can continue to tell their great stories to both industry and consumers. This new cultural programme is the direct result of the ongoing conversations we are having with designers about how LFW June can best serve their showcasing needs," concluded Rush.

The schedule will see the return of Bfc Newgen designer Saul Nash and Ravensbourne University, includes Qasimi/Qasimi Rising Presents: Omer Asim; Salim Azzam and welcomes Smr Days for the first time. Alongside the fashion shows and presentations, the schedule will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, the University of Westminster BA show, the University of East London Emerging Designer show, and cultural events designed to celebrate and showcase excellence in diversity, sustainability, and innovation. The evening events include Justin Cassin Autumn/Winter 24 and the Sagaboi SS24 Show.

Graduate Preview Day will kick off the programme on Friday June 9. The event is a physical showcase of portfolios from the top fashion design graduates from selected BFC Colleges Council universities, underpinning the creative future of the fashion industry.

As part of the new cultural programme format, LFW June will continue to unite London in a festival of creativity and innovation through the City Wide Celebration. LFW City Wide Celebration is a programme of events and activations open to the public over LFW. Running from Friday June 9 to Monday June 12, 2023 alongside the LFW cultural programme, it consists of new collection previews, exclusive fashion week menus, promotions, concept stores, styling sessions and art exhibitions from brands across London. Participating brands include Anya Hindmarch, Browns Fashion, Cubitt House, Molini London, Peter Jones and Partners, Stevie Crowne and Tonomi. You can see the full schedule here.

Explore the official schedule of London Fashion Week June 2023
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Photo: The Ahluwalia show during London fashion week February 2023. Image Daniele Oberrauch