Even Amid an Unprecedented, Historic Mourning Period, London Fashion Week’s Vibes Were Unparalleled

This season’s London Fashion Week was advertised as the industry’s first real homecoming since the pandemic: a celebration, a return to the community at the heart of it all. But a week out from its opening night, an unprecedented event took place: the death of its longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The country immediately entered into an official 10-day mourning period and soon after the announcement, the British Fashion Council sent out an address canceling all parties and non-essential events. Weighty names, such as Burberry and Raf Simons, then put the pin on their shows, prompting an emergency over-200-person… Read Full Article