The BFC-British Fashion Council launches London Fashion Week presented by 1664 Blanc taking place from September 12 to 17. The BFC continues their work with Principal Partner 1664 Blanc who have been a great collaborator in the BFC’s commitment to support emerging design talent and increase the reach of LFW by opening it up further to consumers throughout the year. September culminates the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of LFW, with the BFC hosting various activations and events, celebrating the creative community and telling the story and impact of LFW globally.

The schedule boasts 72 schedule designers, 48 catwalk shows, 17 presentations, 63 events and 17 digital activations. S.Daley and On x Fka twigs have joined the schedule. Labrum London is on schedule with an updated time slot, now showing on Monday September 16 at 14:30. BFC Newgen designers making their catwalk debut this season are Charlie Constantinou, Johanna Parv, Karoline Vitto, Lueder, Pauline Dujancourt and Yaku.

This season, Hu Bing celebrates his 10th anniversary as the BFC LFW ambassador for China and launches Hu Bing Selects, a new initiative that provides a platform for Chinese design talent on a global stage and supports the BFC to build closer ties with the Chinese fashion industry. Chinese designer, Consistence presents their collection at the BFC Newgen space as part of Hu Bing Selects presented by Botao in partnership with Oppo.

This edition of LFW includes 5 designers activating as part of the DiscoveryLab which was established in 2018 to support very emerging designers who do not yet meet the main schedule criteria to showcase their collections as part of LFW. Confirmed designers include Francesca Lake, Kinks Lab, Nicole Zisman, Nina Doroushi and Oiza.

As part of the LFW40 celebrations, 180 The Strand houses a LFW40 retrospective curated by Sarah Mower MBE, chief critic at Vogue Runway and the BFC ambassador for emerging talent, and Robin Derrick, creative director taking visitors on a journey from the event's inception at Olympia to present day. The BFC are also teaming up with 1664 Blanc to produce Le Journal Bleu, a limited edition free takeaway commemorative newspaper, in honour of LFW’s 40th anniversary, it includes designer interviews, most memorable shows, looks, faces and much more.

In celebration of LFW40, there are also an expanded version of CWC-City Wide Celebration with the programme of events extending to Manchester and Newcastle for the first time. CWC is a programme of over 1,000 unique experiences and activities open to the public from over 350 brands throughout September taking place in London, Manchester and Newcastle. Curated by the BFC, CWC celebrates the very best of British city culture and aims to support and promote retail across the UK while driving the fashion conversation forward through industry wide participation and partnerships.

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