Explore the highlights of London Fashion Week 2024, celebrating its 40th anniversary, showcasing innovative designs from global and Indian designers that blend tradition, modernity, and sustainability in fashion.
London Fashion Week (LFW), one of the most prestigious events in the global fashion calendar, has been showcasing innovative designs since its inception in 1984. It celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2024, taking place from September 15 to 19.This biannual event gives both known and up-and-coming designers a stage on which to showcase their collections to a worldwide audience, thereby shaping trends and establishing the tone for the fashion industry. Recognized for its unique blend of contemporary and traditional fashion, London Fashion Week (LFW) has developed into a creative hotspot that draws reporters, buyers, and fashionistas from all over the world.
Luxury brand management strategies are often influenced by the trends set at LFW, making it a key event for luxury fashion houses.This tradition was upheld by the September 2024 Spring/Summer 2025 season, which showcased a wide range of talent, including well-known Indian designers. By integrating luxury brand management strategies, designers continue to position their brands effectively on this global stage.
Let’s look at some of the prominent luxury brands that presented at the Fashion Week.
Global designers:-
Aadnevik:
Aadnevik, founded by designers Hila and Kaan Aadnevik, is renowned for its luxurious and artistic approach to fashion, merging contemporary aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship.Their Spring/Summer 2025 collection, which was on display at London Fashion Week, aims to redefine luxury for a contemporary audience by emphasising dramatic silhouettes, vivid colours, and detailed craftsmanship. The designs combine luxury with a feeling of freedom and fluidity that speaks to their client’s modern lifestyle. They take influence from art and nature. Aadnevik is dedicated to sustainability and uses ethical and environmentally sustainable production methods. Celebrities and influencers have also given the brand a lot of attention, making it popular for red carpet events and high-profile occasions.
JW Anderson:
The brand’s inventive and lighthearted Spring/Summer 2025 collection stood out. Anderson emphasised contrast, fusing strong patterns and textures with delicate, precise forms. The collection demonstrated the designer’s exceptional skill at fusing art and fashion with a vivid colour scheme. The unique accessories that matched the clothes demonstrated Anderson’s artistic vision and made a powerful message about individualism and self-expression.
Burberry:
Burberry’s presentation was notable for its fusion of modernity and tradition. The collection featured the brand’s classic trench coats updated with modern touches, including novel textiles and inventive designs. Daniel Lee, Creative Director, gave the collection a sophisticated yet utilitarian feel that mirrored the changing tastes of Burberry’s customer base. A wide range of models from different backgrounds also graced the runway, highlighting inclusivity and representation in the fashion industry.Â
Indian designers:-
Tarun Tahiliani:
With his famed elegance, Tarun Tahiliani showcased draped designs and elaborate embroidery on the runway, highlighting the rich textile legacy of India. His selection was the perfect example of how traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary luxury might coexist together.
Falguni Shane Peacock:
Falguni Shane Peacock captivated audiences with their glamorous designs, characterised by bold cuts and intricate detailing. Their collection highlighted the opulence of Indian craftsmanship, blending it with contemporary aesthetics for a striking effect.
Rahul Mishra x Tod’s:
An important development during LFW was the partnership between Rahul Mishra and Tod’s, which combined Italian luxury with Indian craftsmanship. This line combined Tod’s well-known workmanship with Mishra’s distinctively detailed needlework and eco-friendly methods. The exquisite forms and intricate decorations on the pieces showcased a harmonic blend of styles, honouring the beauty of collaborative creativity and the integration of cultures
Rocky Star:
Rocky Star also had a big influence with a collection that expertly blended understated designs with contemporary glitz. Transparent mini dresses, tiered dresses, and straight gowns were all decorated with thick pink sequins that produced an enticing interplay of texture and light. The collection progressed into airy printed floor-length fit-and-flare dresses, replete with dramatic mutton sleeves and charming headwear, conjuring a cottagecore fantasy.
Tabeer:
Tabeer India, founded by Palak D Arya, made a stunning debut at London Fashion Week with its Celestia Collection, a celebration of luxury and modern sophistication. Inspired by the glamorous 1980s, the collection pays tribute to the elegance and strength of women from that era. The Celestia Collection blends 1980s power dressing with elements from the New Romantics movement, creating a fresh neo-European style. It captures the warmth and compassion of the 80s while offering timeless designs that feel both classic and contemporary.
London Fashion Week 2024 confirmed its position as the leading platform for presenting designs and honouring both well-known and up-and-coming designers. The occasion showcased the great inventiveness of Indian designers in addition to the ideas of international designers like Aadnevik, JW Anderson, and Burberry. Having celebrated 40 years, London Fashion Week (LFW) continues to influence fashion by encouraging a conversation between luxury, sustainability and heritage. There’s no doubt that this year’s showcase will have an impact on future trends, influencing not just designs but also luxury brand pricing strategies as we anticipate the upcoming season.
