London Fashion Week 2012
We might be reaching the end of summertime, but in the world of fashion, designers are already turning their attention to what will be hot next year.
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If you're a budding fashionista and are keen to stay ahead of the style game, London Fashion Week is an essential.
First held in 1984, the event has played host to some of the world's great designers and is now considered one of the 'Big Four', along with Paris, New York and Milan.
This year, LFW takes place from 14 to 18 September, and as always there is plenty to look forward to.
Old favourites such as Vivienne Westwood, Temperley, Antonio Berardi, Henry Holland, Burberry and a host of other famous fashion houses will be showing off their spring/summer collections, of course, but there are some noteworthy newcomers too.
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi makes an official return to London after six years showing in New York, while US hipster brand Rag & Bone will be showing its 2013 collection ahead of an intimate showcase at its new Sloane Square store.
Once again, NEWGEN, featuring some of the fashion world's hottest up-and-coming talent, is likely to be a highlight, with the likes of Marques' Almeida and Lucas Nascimento showing what they're made of.
And to top it all off, milliner extraordinaire Philip Treacy will be showing off his stunning creations in London for the very first time.
So get your notebooks at the ready, fashionistas, and keep your eyes on the fashion news for a sneak peak at what's in store for next summer's style.
