Who to follow during London Fashion Week
As bloggers begin to Instagram their packing process and the model pack touch down in New York City, it can only mean one thing. September (AKA fashion month) is well and truly in full swing.
So believe it or not, it’s a mere matter of days until London Fashion Week September 2017 kickstarts.
But with the action set to take place in the fashion capital, it can be hard for those without a golden ticket to keep up with the latest goings-on.
Thankfully, that’s where social media comes in. Courtesy of features including Instagram Live and Instagram Stories, you needn’t be sitting FROW to witness the trends as they happen.
From the see-now-buy-now model implemented by the likes of Burberry and Topshop to live footage of the most talked about shows streamed worldwide, social media has played an increasingly crucial role in the business of fashion.
So as the new season commences, look to the ‘It’ crowd for the latest goings on.
From behind-the-scenes action to a definitive guide of the A-list faces sitting FROW, make sure to follow the best in the business ahead of next week…
Fashion’s key players
The first point of call is to check in on the influencers. From journalists to fully fledged fashion bloggers, these are the social media accounts guaranteed to deliver.
Whether you’re hoping for street style snaps or Instagram stories documenting the shows, make sure to tap ‘Follow’ on the following accounts…
Pandora Sykes
Haggard Henrietta in her PVC @styledumonde
A post shared by p a n d o r a s y k e s (@pandorasykes) on Sep 30, 2016 at 3:52am PDT
Laura Jackson
This bag?! Best bag ever?? #pinkplease @shrimps__ #lj_fashion
A post shared by Laura Jackson (@iamlaurajackson) on Sep 17, 2016 at 9:25am PDT
Freja Wewer
A post shared by FREJA WEWER (@frejawewer) on Aug 9, 2017 at 10:33am PDT
Celine Aagaard
A post shared by Celine Aagaard (@celineaagaard_) on Aug 4, 2017 at 5:24am PDT
Camille Charrière
Cam park (yes I came up with that on my own) ✋ • http://liketk.it/2quHT
A post shared by Camille Charrière (@camillecharriere) on Feb 23, 2017 at 2:54am PST
Patricia Manfield
A post shared by H E I R (@patriciamanfield) on Apr 1, 2017 at 12:05pm PDT
Julia Sarr-Jamois
A post shared by sarrjamois (@sarrjamois) on Sep 16, 2016 at 11:58am PDT
Hanna MW
This jumpsuit @stinegoyastudio
A post shared by Hanna Mw (@hannamw) on Jun 10, 2017 at 7:46am PDT
Eva Chen
A post shared by Eva Chen (@evachen212) on Sep 14, 2016 at 9:04am PDT
The brands to watch during London Fashion Week
Paula Knorr is scheduled to kick off the fashion proceedings this month. The London-based designer launched her eponymous label in 2015 and showed for the first time last season courtesy of NewGen.
And this fashion month, other need-to-know labels have followed suit. Fashion East is the platform to watch as emerging names including Asai, Matty Bovan, Supriya Lele and Charlotte Knowles are set to be sure-fire hits.
So, get ahead of the game and make sure to add the following brands to your Instagram feed before they make it big…
Paula Knorr
A post shared by paulaknorr (@paulakn.rr) on Aug 15, 2017 at 2:38am PDT
Asai
A post shared by ASAI (@asaitakeaway) on Aug 26, 2017 at 1:02pm PDT
Supriya Lele
A post shared by SUPRIYA LELE (@supriya_lele) on May 18, 2017 at 1:27am PDT
Clio Peppiatt
A post shared by Clio Peppiatt (@cliopeppiatt) on Jun 28, 2017 at 12:33pm PDT
Marta Jakubowski
A post shared by Marta Jakubowski (@martajakubowski) on Feb 19, 2017 at 1:45am PST
The industry insiders
Don’t forget to make sure you’re following the accounts wholly dedicated to documenting everything from the strict show schedule to the events happening across the city.
Look to the official London Fashion Week Instagram account for exclusive runway clips while London Fashion Week will update followers on the latest stylish events open to the public.
The official London Fashion Week account
A post shared by London Fashion Week (@londonfashionweek) on Aug 24, 2017 at 9:00am PDT
The British Fashion Council
A post shared by British Fashion Council (@britishfashioncouncil) on Apr 11, 2017 at 7:32am PDT
The official London Fashion Week Festival account
A post shared by London Fashion Week Festival (@lfw_festival) on Sep 1, 2017 at 3:13am PDT
Meet the models
So we’re prepped in terms of who to follow for street style snaps and running commentaries of the runway shows but what happens backstage?
For last minute fittings to the star-studded after-parties, we challenge you to find greater insiders than the models themselves. Make sure to give these girls of the moment a follow…
Malaika Firth
A post shared by @malaikafirth on Sep 14, 2015 at 11:27am PDT
Dilone
A post shared by Dilone (@_dilone) on Feb 20, 2017 at 11:04pm PST
Adwoa Aboah
A post shared by Adwoa Aboah (@adwoaaboah) on Feb 18, 2017 at 9:17am PST
Alana Arrington
A post shared by lana (@alannaarrington) on Feb 21, 2017 at 1:58am PST
The FROW fixtures
Every season we can expect the likes of Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe, Alice Dellal and Amber Le Bon to sit FROW. But there’s a new gaggle of Insta-famous teens taking the fashion world by storm.
So keep your eyes peeled for the ‘It’ girls destined to be snapped at the after-parties…
Iris Law
Family @anothermagazine @tessmanagement @alasdairmclellan
A post shared by Iris Law (@lirisaw) on Sep 15, 2016 at 11:41am PDT
Lottie Moss
A post shared by Lottie Moss (@lottiemossxo) on Jan 23, 2017 at 9:34am PST
Simihaze
@yoon_ambush @ambush_official girls 4ever ❤️❤️❤️
A post shared by ⚡️Simi & Haze⚡️ (@simihaze) on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:35pm PDT
Kaia Gerber
CALVIN KLEIN! there are no words to describe how I feel, I love you endlessly Raf!
A post shared by Kaia (@kaiagerber) on Sep 7, 2017 at 6:10pm PDT
Sofia Richie
A post shared by Sofia Richie (@sofiarichie) on Feb 19, 2017 at 1:26pm PST
Anaïs Gallagher
A post shared by Anaïs Gallagher (@gallagher_anais) on Jan 26, 2017 at 10:10am PST
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