{"id":3768,"date":"2023-02-09T09:02:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T09:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/news\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2024-09-10T11:16:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T10:16:03","slug":"london-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/events\/london-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to London Fashion Week AW24"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/londonfashionweek.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">London Fashion Week<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> is descending on the capital \ud83d\udc60<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">From the 12<sup>th<\/sup> to the 17th September, the city will be buzzing with all the action that accompanies the AW24 collections.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For many, Fashion Week is a mad few days of dashing around, jumping from show to show without a moment to sip a cappuccino. If you&#8217;re planning to attend LFW, here&#8217;s our five-step basic survival guide for cruising through the week in style.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. Where to stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/covent-garden-85-bar-cafe.jpg\" alt=\"85 Bar Caf\u00e9 at Travelodge Covent Garden\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/covent-garden-85-bar-cafe.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/covent-garden-85-bar-cafe-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/covent-garden-85-bar-cafe-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/covent-garden-85-bar-cafe-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Picking a good hotel is a must &#8211; especially if you&#8217;re on the go day and night &#8211; and location is key. You want to keep your running around to a minimum, so it&#8217;s vital to choose a resting place nearby to the shows or showrooms you want to visit. Travelodge has many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/uk\/london\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Central London<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> hotels and will always provide you with a comfy bed, essential WiFi and everything else you need for a spot of relief through the week. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/pricefinder.travelodge.co.uk\/?_gl=1*hpfzmx*_ga*OTI1MzgxODIyLjE2NjE5MzczMjI.*_ga_MELVDQ5FNP*MTY3NjI5NTk1MC4yMzcuMS4xNjc2Mjk5NDU0LjYwLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Best Price Finder<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> to ensure you get the best deal for your stay.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2. What shows to see<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">London is well known for its groundbreaking, edgy fashion and British designers are celebrated all over the world. Events from more than 116 designers are on the programme including the favoured Molly Goddard, Richard Quinn and Simone Rocha. This season&#8217;s one to watch is <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.burberry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Burberry<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> as this is their first show under new Chief Creative Officer, Daniel Lee.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/london-fashion-week.jpg\" alt=\"Person modelling outfit at London Fashion Week\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/london-fashion-week.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/london-fashion-week-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/london-fashion-week-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/london-fashion-week-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/londonfashionweek.co.uk\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">official schedule<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> will give you a clear idea of which shows you can see, where and when. Whilst most shows are invite-only, you can get creative to find out what&#8217;s next in fashion. Simply hanging around in the city close to show venues can open up windows of opportunity. Follow #LFW on Twitter and Instagram for rolling updates. Remember that most shows will run a fashionable 30 minutes late, so take this into consideration when planning your timetable.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3. Get showroom savvy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">A great way to get to grips with the new trends is by visiting the Designer Showrooms, located at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.somersethouse.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Somerset House<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> and around the West End. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/erdem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">ERDEM<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> Store this year for their first Men&#8217;s Collection, or visit the London College of Fashion on the 18th to glimpse their world-class designers.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Basing yourself centrally will mean you shouldn&#8217;t have too much travelling to do, but at all costs, do remember it&#8217;s London easing out of\u00a0 Winter. There&#8217;s nothing like waiting outside a venue in the rain as your mascara wilts, while your trusty umbrella is sitting in the Travelodge hotel room.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4. Food\u00a0and drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sketch-london.jpg\" alt=\"Sketch in Mayfair\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sketch-london.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sketch-london-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sketch-london-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sketch-london-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>It can feel like you have no downtime during Fashion Week, but it is important to enjoy yourself and boost flagging energy. Many restaurants will be reservation-only, so it is necessary to plan in advance &#8211; especially if you want to join the rest of the fashion elite.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Trendy spots include the celebrity favourite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chilternfirehouse.com\/restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Chiltern Firehouse<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>, the dining room at <a href=\"https:\/\/sketch.london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Sketch<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>, Satan&#8217;s Whiskers for quirky cocktails and Michelin-starred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benaresrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Benares<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>. For on-the-run snacks, pick up a sushi wrap from <a href=\"https:\/\/sushidog.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">SushiDog<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> or a bakery delights at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/search?q=Jolene+Newington+Green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Jolene Redchurch Street<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5. City Wide Celebration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">LFW&#8217;s City Wide Celebration is a specially designed programme of experiences and workshops open to the public alongside runway shows and designer showrooms. Sample everything from panel discussions to styling sessions, then get hands-on with candle making at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchconnection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">French Connection<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> and the interactive exhibition made from textile waste at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anciela.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Anciela<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The events taking place are designed to create discussion around Zero-Waste Craftmanship and upcycling when it comes to the fashion industry. Plus, we know LFW is renowned for legendary parties, so be sure to check out the shopping party at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepeople.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Free People<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>!<\/h4>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/pricefinder.travelodge.co.uk\/?_gl=1*hpfzmx*_ga*OTI1MzgxODIyLjE2NjE5MzczMjI.*_ga_MELVDQ5FNP*MTY3NjI5NTk1MC4yMzcuMS4xNjc2Mjk5NDU0LjYwLjAuMA..\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search London hotels<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"London Fashion Week is once again descending on London from Friday 12th to Tuesday the 16th of September for the ready to wear SS15 Women&#8217;s Collections&#8230;.","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":36204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[180,1211],"tags":[1813],"class_list":["post-3768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-london","tag-winter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3768"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3768\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}