Not that we're biased, but we would argue that London Fashion Week is the most anticipated city on the fashion month circuit, known for its innovation, stylistic identity, genre-bending aesthetics, up-and-coming talents and homegrown hits. Known as the eclectic sister of its fellow three fashion capitals (New York, Milan and Paris), the modish metropolis is by far the most experimental, home to cutting-edge art schools such as Central Saint Martins and Westminster that churn out creative talent like no other institution.
Each season, the H! Fashion team batten down the hatches in preparation for the bi-annual spectacle. After all, for fashion writers, the delightfully chaotic week is the biggest event in the calendar - meaning meticulous organisation (outfits, mainly outfits) is imperative. From comfortable flats to Vitamin D supplements (fashion week flu is no joke people), there are several essentials one must arm themselves with before hitting the London streets in name of style.
© Dave Benett/GettyAs glamorous as fashion week may seem, it is pure mayhem - and because we’re no gatekeepers, we've put out heads together and gathered our fashion week essentials that made fashion smoother and chicer.
Clare Pennington - Editor
Choose Your Transport
"As we all know, London is a big city which means many shows and presentations can vary in location, many miles apart from each other. This London Fashion Week the H! Fashion team are lucky enough to have Volvo as their official transport, chauffeuring the team from show to show in style. Being driven to each show in style saves me from running for the bus and the inevitable blisters that come with it."
Orion Scott - Style Editor
Fashionable Flats
“As much as I love a pair of high heels, I just know that after a long day on my feet, I will regret my choices twice over. This year I made a conscious effort to style my fashion week outfits around my flat shoe choices, ensuring that all my attention was on the shows and not on my throbbing pinky toe.”
Tania Leslau - Fashion Features Editor
Statement Sunglasses
"After about day two of fashion week, you're already starting to feel worse for wear. Therefore, I always keep a pair of statement shades in my bag. Not only do they conceal the inevitable eye bags, but the really polish off a look. Plus, they make me look more mysterious than I am - which is a win in my book."
Lauren Ramsay - Deputy Digital Editor
Flyaway Stick
"Unfortunately, we can’t change the weather and more often than not LFW often results in a week of rain and wind. I honestly used my flyaway stick multiple times this fashion week as it was so windy. It was honestly a lifesaver.”
Aaliyah Harry - Beauty Writer
Portable Ring Light
“I didn’t quite realise how much of a difference the clip-on ring light would make to my backstage life until I tried it. It was so easy to use and was a lifesaver when the main lighting failed me.”
