London Fashion Week

My friend Robin attended London Fashion week this year. (So jealous!) When she came back I had a million questions to ask her like, what did you do there, how was the catwalk, did you see any celebrities, how did people dress, whats in your goody bag, etc. To answer my questions, she responded with this:

What did you do there?
"We sat a tables and kind of kept with those people the whole time. First we went through a room with all kinds of booths set up for different designers. This is where all the buyers were checking out the upcoming styles and buying for stores. Then we had a speaker who told us about upcoming styles, where the fashion industry is heading, etc. Then we went to the catwalk."

How was the catwalk?
"I saw Jenny Packham's show. It was amazing. The music was really good and the way everything was set up fit well. I liked her evening dresses more than her other designs, but that is what she is known most for. She designs red carpet gowns."
Robin showed me pictures and videos from the catwalk. From what I could see, the dresses were gorgeous. They all had nice flow to them, made with a silk that fit well together flowing in the light.

Did you see any celebrities?
"No, there was another American girl next to me and she kept asking if I saw anyone in the front row, but I couldn't see any."

How did people dress?
"Not many people were dressed up in really nice dresses or anything. Most people were just wearing day dresses. Some people were in jeans. The speaker who I saw was just wearing a yellow dress with a black belt. Thats pretty much what everyone there wore. It was simple."

What did you get in your goody bag?
"A magazine, a book about fashion week, hair protein?, alcohol, a reusable bag, and I just picked up a bunch of business cards and fliers for different designers."

After talking to Robin and looking what she had brought back, I realized that London Fashion Week was different from what I expected. During New York fashion week I know there are more well known designers who have been in the business for years and have a good reputation. This is what I thought London Fashion Week would be like, but I have realized that LFW has more break-out designers. I think comparing London Fashion Week to New York Fashion Week can say a lot about the two places themselves. From what I have gathered, London has a lot more "high street" fashion compared to New York and I think that kind of shows with what is at each Fashion Week which is interesting.
I just hope one day I will be able to experience either Fashion Week, but until then, I will be attending London Fashion Weekend put on by Elle Magazine this week.