With New York Fashion Week ending this week the day before Valentine’s Day and London Fashion Week starting on 15 February right up till the 19th, there’s plenty to keep fashion fundi’s busy right now. Baroque Access takes a look
The Big Apple has been a fashion haven since 6 February 2019, with the industry’s biggest names showcasing the latest trends for the Fall/Winter 2019 season. This particular Fashion Week is an invitation-only affair; fans will be able to see what’s hip and happening the moment it hits the runway, thanks to the NYFW website, social media and TV.
Blockbuster shows include leaders like Tom Ford and Ralph Lauren and the upcoming Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta shows on 11 & 12 February, not to mention the Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors shows on Wednesday 13th. In fact, before we start talking about London Fashion Week, here’s a list of some of the highlights still coming up this week in New York City:
NYFW HIGHLIGHTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
Tuesday 12 February
2pm Coach
4pm Rosie Assoulin
5pm Cynthia Rowley
Wednesday 13 February
10am Michael Kors
2pm Boss
6pm Marc Jacobs
8pm Fashion for Peace
LONDON FASHION WEEK
Then it’s off across the ocean to London for London Fashion Week, starting on Friday 15 February and running until Tuesday 19 February. More than 5,000 buyers and media are expected to attend the event, with two more major fashion events still to come, in Milan and Paris respectively.
London Fashion Week shows start at 9.30am on 15 February and run until 9pm that first day, with a cocktail reception to follow, hosted by Fashion Hong Kong. Day Two is similar, starting at 9am, with shows on the hour until 9pm. Sunday is a highlight as many of Britain’s top designers will be showcasing their latest collections, including Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood and Burberry.
On Monday 18 February more leading fashion brands will take to the runway, including Pringle of Scotland. Baroque Access has listed some of the highlights of London Fashion Week below:
LONDON FASHION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
Friday 15 February
10am Amanda Wakeley
8pm Ashley Williams
Saturday 16 February
12pm ALEXACHUNG
1pm Jasper Conran
2pm Molly Goddard
3pm Halpern
5pm House of Holand
5.30pm adidas Originals by Ji Won Choi
6pm Simone Rocha
8pm Mary Katrantzou
Sunday 17 February
10am Victoria Beckham
11am Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
11.30am Anya Hindmarch
12pm Roland Mouret
2pm Vivienne Westwood
5pm Burberry
8pm Peter Pilotto
8.30pm David & Victoria Beckham host party to celebrate the Victoria Beckham AW19 collection & YouTube channel launch
Monday 18 February
9am Richard Malone
10am Roksanda
11am Erdem
12pm Chalayan
1pm Aspinal of London
2pm Pringle of Scotland
3pm Christopher Kane
5pm Emilia Wickstead
Tuesday 19 February12.30 Zandra Rhodes
3pm Richard Quinn
7pm Official London Fashion Week Closing Party