Events open to the public during London Fashion Week this September

Photo by Lucia Carpio.

London Fashion Week is upon us.  It is as much for the industry as it is for all interested in the latest looks and styles.

Here is a list of some of the events open to the public during this London Fashion Week.  The host of events that are opportunities for consumers to meet emerging young designers, see behind the scenes of a photo shoot or watch a new collection being launched.

18th – 23rd September - #FashionAtMbyMontcalm

M by Montcalm - the new hotel in Shoreditch is presenting an exhibition of creations by young fashion designers in collaboration of London Fashion Week SS16. Installations and fashion films by Basharatyan V; Beautiful Soul; Caitlin Charles-Jones; Charli Cohen; Ethologie by Jasper Garvida; Imogen Belfield; Little Shilpa; NODE studio; phannatiq;  Sophie Cameron Davies; Sports Philosophy

Until end of September - Felicities Designers in The Permanent Pop – Up

A number of designers will take part in The Permanent Pop Up at 33 Smiths Court, Soho,  where consumers can shop these fantastic young designers AW collections  including those of Little Shilpa, Sophie Cameron Davies, Style Notes by Basharatyan V, Sports Philosophy and Charli Cohen

Saturday 19th September - Charity Fashion Live

9am – 7pm – Follow the main event on social media when Oxfam and stylist Emma Slade-Edmondson recreate London Fashion Week looks, just moments after they emerge on the catwalk, using only the second-hand clothing they find in one Oxfam shop. 

Follow #CharityFashionLive to comment and join in the conversation. 

Also events in …..

Oxfam Covent Garden, 23 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5RH - Time 14:00 – 16:00 

#FashionSalvage

Head to Oxfam, Covent Garden between 2 - 4pm for an introduction to second hand textiles & fashion design followed by a crochet workshop hosted by Fashion industry Pioneer and Founder of Fashion Revolution Day -  Orsola de Castro and London designer and queen of crochet Katie Jones.

Oxfam 29 Islington High Street, Islington, London, N1 9LH - Time: 14:00-16:00

#Fashion Salvage

Visit the Fabrications up cycling and alterations pop up desk where you’ll be able to add something personal to a garment from Oxfam or perhaps something you’ve brought along with you. Barley will be on hand with embellishments galore and a sewing machine to help you create something unique, to take up a hem, or for some alterations advice!

Oxfam 254 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SE - Time: 14:00- 16:00

#FashionSalvage

Visit Oxfam in Westbourne Grove for a consultation with Stylist and Costume designer Illishio Lovejoy. Pop in for advice on putting together a look for attending fashion week or that special event you have coming up.

Saturday 19th September - Ariella Event

12.30 – 2.30 House of Fraser Window , Oxford Street

Ariella invites customers to come along and be part of the event, posing with the models on the red carpet outside the House of Fraser store, having their pictures taken by official fashion week photographers, and enter to win one of new Ariella London dresses.