London Fashion Week September 2017

The eyes of the fashion world will be on the British capital next month, for the return of London Fashion Week. Get ready for a five-day festival of haute couture, as top designers gather to unveil their eagerly awaited Spring/Summer 2018 collections. Read on to learn more.

Glamorous Gathering

London Fashion Week showcases the crème de la crème of contemporary design talent, with a vibrant assortment of catwalk shows, exhibitions and events taking place throughout the city. Organized by the British Fashion Council (BFC), the event occurs biannually during February (Autumn/Winter collections) and September (Spring/Summer collections).

Launched in 1983, London Fashion Week is known as one of the “big four” fashion shows, with the others being held in Milan, New York and Paris.

London Fashion Week

Top designers will unveil their Spring/Summer 2018 collections before an expectant audience (Image Credit: flarflar).

More than 150 designers are due to present their collections to an international audience of retail buyers, photographers, media influencers and industry insiders. Brands on display will include household names such as Burberry, Emporio Armani and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as high street retailers like Topshop.

The main venue will be the BFC Show Space at Store Studios, a thriving creative hub on The Strand in the heart of central London. A number of other locations will host pop-up shows and events throughout the surrounding area, as the city center is transformed into a hotbed of style.

Cutting-edge Couture

London Fashion Week is famous for its creativity, and offers an important platform for innovative up-and-coming designers. One of the industry’s key trade shows, London Fashion Week attracts international celebrities and receives extensive global media coverage.

More than 100,000 visitors will arrive to the city for the event, providing a significant boost to the local economy. Budding fashionistas can enjoy mingling with socialites, publicists, journalists, stylists and models, as the fashion world descends on one of its spiritual homes to reveal next season’s upcoming trends.

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week attracts large crowds to the area around The Strand, a famous thoroughfare which runs through the center of the capital.

London Fashion Week takes place from September 15 – 19, 2017. For full details on participating designers, schedules and venues, please visit their  official website.

Flying to London

In terms of passenger traffic, London has one of the largest city airport systems in the world. Multiple airports are available which cater to General Aviation (GA). The four most popular are as follows:

TAG London Farnborough Airport (IATA: FAB, ICAO: EGLF) is one of Europe’s main hubs for General Aviation. This award-winning facility is purpose-built to serve the needs of business jets, and has been voted best FBO in the “Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific” category of the Aviation International News (AIN) survey for 11 consecutive years. EGLF serves as an AoE, and operates from 07:00 – 22:00 local time (Monday – Friday) and 08:00 – 20:00 (weekends and bank holidays). PPR (Prior Permission Required) is mandatory, however airport slots are not necessary. Long-term parking is available, in addition to pleasant passenger and crew facilities.

London Stansted Airport (IATA: STN, ICAO: EGSS) is located in Essex, 60km northeast of central London. EGSS is the fourth busiest airport in the UK, and is regarded as one of the most flexible. The airport offers full ground handling services, as well as VIP passenger and crew lounges. Stansted is an Airport of Entry (AoE), with customs and immigration available on-site 24/7. Slot booking is required at EGSS, however Prior Permission Required (PPR) is not necessary. Aircraft parking can be provided on the FBO’s private ramp, and should be confirmed at the earliest opportunity. For those who wish to arrive in style, helicopter transfers can be arranged to the city center (subject to availability).

London Luton Airport (IATA: LTN, ICAO: EGGW) is a major international airport located 3km East of Luton, Bedfordshire, and 55km northwest of the city center. It is the fourth largest airport in London, and was ranked as the fifth busiest airport in the UK during 2016, when it served over 14.6 million passengers. EGGW functions as an AoE, with customs and immigration available 24 hours a day. PPR is not required, however slot booking is mandatory. EGGW offers full ground handling services, together with ample parking space (including long stand parking).

London City Airport (IATA: LCY, ICAO: EGLC) is another major international airport, located in the Royal Docks area (London Borough of Newham). The airport is situated just 13km east of the BFC Show Space. EGLC caters to GA and can be used as an AoE, with customs and immigration on-site. Operating hours are from 06:30 to 22:00 local time Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 12:30 on Saturdays, and 12:30 to 21:45 on Sundays. Slot booking is mandatory, whilst PPR is not required. London City airport is equipped for all ground handling services, and the on-site FBO also offers VIP and crew lounges. Operators should submit their requests for handling arrangements as soon as their flight details have been confirmed. EGLC offers limited parking space, and at a higher cost than EGSS and EGGW.

Landing Permits and Visas
Private operators do not need a landing permit for flying into the UK. Visas may be required for passengers and crew, depending on nationality.

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