Get ready to mark your calendars as the British Fashion Council (BFC) unveils the preliminary schedule for London Fashion Week (LFW), set to run from February 16-20. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, LFW40 will be headlined by Burberry, taking its iconic Monday afternoon slot. The dynamic digital-physical hybrid schedule aims to showcase London’s diverse creative communities and its global cultural prominence.
**Highlights from the Preliminary Line-Up:**
– **Paul Costelloe:** Kicking off the fashion extravaganza on Friday morning with a 09:00 show.
– **Burberry:** Securing its traditional Monday afternoon spotlight at 16:00.
– **Other Featured Designers:** 16Arlington, Alhuwalia, David Koma, Dilara Findikoglu, Dunhill, Emilia Wickstead, Erdem, Eudon Choi, Fashion East, JW Anderson, KNWLS, Marques’Almeida, Molly Goddard, Richard Quinn, Roksanda, and Simone Rocha.
**NewGen Show Space Returns:**
The BFC NewGen Show Space will be back at The Old Selfridges Hotel, showcasing emerging talents including Aaron Esh, Ancuta Sarca, Chet Lo, Conner Ives, Derrick, DiPetsa, Feben, Harri, Helen Kirkum, Kazna Asker, Labrum London, Leo Carlton, Masha Popover, Paolo Carzana, Robyn Lynch, Saul Nash, Sinéad O’Dwyer, The Winter House, Tolu Coker, and Yuhan Wang.
**City-Wide Celebration:**
LFW City Wide Celebration returns, treating the public to a series of events and activations throughout the week.
Stay tuned as the BFC promises to unveil the final physical and digital schedule in January, promising a fashion spectacle that captivates both online and offline audiences.