London Fashion Week 2023: What to look out for

It’s that time of the year again when the world’s most renowned designers come together to show their latest designs at London Fashion Week. Many of the world’s prestigious designers will return to the capital on the 15th – 19th of September.

Attendees will be treated to a private viewing of the Spring/Summer 2024 collection from the most prominent designers which will inform the trends for 2024. London Fashion Week will cover both womenswear and menswear so we recommend keeping an eye out for the latest upcoming trends; we know we will be!

Who organises London Fashion Week?

The British Fashion Council (BFC) organises these events every year. The BFC is a not-for-profit organisation who are also responsible for supporting the next generation of designers by supervising fashion higher education and apprenticeships in the industry.

The BFC doesn’t just organise London Fashion Week but organises various events throughout the year for all the fashion lovers out there.

Unfortunately, LFW is an invite-only event and you usually need to be invited by the specific designers press teams to attend. But don’t panic, you can easily watch the shows online by going to londonfashionweek.co.uk and keeping an eye on your favourite designers’ socials as it’s likely they’ll share clips to these channels. Plus, we’ll be running a special in-store giveaway in London to celebrate LFW, which anyone visiting the capital can participate in; read on to know more.

Winter/Autumn 2023 Trends to get you started.

While we wait to find out what the Spring/Summer 2024 trends designers have in the making, we wanted to highlight some Autumn/Winter 2023 trends that we’ve picked up on so that you’re prepared for those colder winter days and nights.

Red All Over

Colour trends are pivotal in the fashion industry, and while fuchsia is still very much in the spotlight (thanks, Barbie!), fashion insiders believe that the real on-trend colour for Autumn/Winter is red. Not a soft red but the classic scarlet.
Designers like Stella McCartney, Bottega Venetta, Victoria Beckham, Alexander McQueen and Prada were all seen showcasing scarlet red in their runway looks.

Mad for Plaid

Sometimes trends are so good they don’t need to be reinvented, and this is particularly true for the check patterns used throughout the years. It’s safe to say that tartans or checks have featured on nearly every single Autumn/Winter trend report.

For 2023, check trends are punchier than before. Heritage weaves are still very much a thing but now in bright and unusual colours to draw attention while you’re walking down the street.

Emilia Wickstead showcased green grid-like motifs that stole the show, and we have to admit we’re huge fans!

Butter Sticks

A more subtle colour trend for this Autumn/Winter, this buttery, pastel gold tone is a huge feature this season. Usually worn head-to-toe, this trend connotes “quiet luxury” as it exudes a subtle elegance. This subdued colour trend is a lot easier to step into if you’re not feeling the scarlet red trend.
Givenchy was seen using this colour trend in their earlier runway shows and we have a feeling it’s going to stick around for a while.

Back-to-School/Business Casual

August usually signals the time for a new school attire, and takes you back to that dreaded time of buying new school shoes and arguing with your parents about personalising your uniform. Well, Autumn/Winter 2023 is bringing back that trend with Back-to-School fashion.

Shirts and ties were huge features in AW23 runway shows, and the good news is that this time, you can personalise your daily uniform as much as you want!
This trend was spotted at Christian Dior, Loewe, Alexander McQueen, Prada, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and Balmain.

City-Wide Celebration

As London Fashion Week is fast approaching, we have been planning how best to celebrate the occasion here at Cambridge Satchel. From 15 – 19 September (or until stocks run out!), make sure to visit our brand-new Covent Garden store in the Market area to receive a free bag charm with a brand-new design, with any purchase over £200. Remember to show it off on socials by tagging @Cambridge_Satchel and #LFW #LFWCityWide. See you there!