London Fashion Week attracts designers, models and fashion lovers from around the world to the city each year. Our Bloomsbury Palace Hotel is the perfect base for a trip to London during this time and will help you to make the most of your time in the city. Keep reading as we share everything you need to know about London Fashion Week.
What is London Fashion Week?
London Fashion Week is an event that takes place twice a year in London. It’s a clothing trade show which showcases over 250 of the best designers from the UK and around the world. It’s considered to be one of the Big Five fashion weeks, alongside the other popular events in Tokyo, New York, Paris and Milan. Designers, models and celebrities flock to the city for the extravagant events that are put on as part of this week. Expect to learn more about the up and coming fashion trends and styles that you’ll see over the upcoming months during the designer fashion show.
When is the Next London Fashion Week?
The next event is scheduled for September this year and will run from Friday, 13th September until Tuesday, 17th September, 2024. As the event runs over a weekend, you’ll want to think about booking a London hotel ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Our Bloomsbury Palace Hotel is a centrally located hotel which will allow you to see many of the great events and shows planned during this time with ease.
The History of London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is organised by the British Fashion Council and the London Development Agency. The first event took place back in February of 1984 and Lynne Franks was a big influencing factor in organising this first major event. Over the years, the event has been hosted in various locations across London, including the Natural History Museum, Waterloo Station, High Street Kensington and Somerset House.
Each year, the event welcomes over 5,000 buyers and press to London, who put in orders which total over £100 million. Alongside the trade events, members of the public can enjoy visiting London Fashion Week Festival, which is the perfect event for fashion lovers and keen shoppers. Since September 2018, the festival has been fur-free, making it the first of the major fashion weeks to make this decision.
Where to Stay During London Fashion Week
When visiting London Fashion Week, you’ll want to make sure you are staying in the heart of all of the action. Our Bloomsbury Palace Hotel is within walking distance of many key London venues but is also close to local tube and bus stations if you are lucky enough to attend any events elsewhere in the city. As the event takes place over a weekend, we recommending booking soon, as weekends are usually busy in the city at this time of the year.
Contact our team today or book now to enjoy a stay with us during London Fashion Week this September. We can’t wait to see the new trends and designs unveiled during the shows and experience the excitement in the city during the event.
