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London Fashion Week shows rescheduled due to Queen's funeral

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has confirmed that no London Fashion Week (LFW) shows, presentations or events will take place on the Queen's state funeral, Monday, September 19. Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, the BFC has said that as LFW is a business-to-business event it can still go ahead, while...

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Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II’s impact on the fashion industry over her reign

Over her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II rarely shied away from making a fashion statement. From colourful sequins to distinctive hats, her wardrobe was highly recognisable and defined the aesthetic of ‘royal’ dressing. Following her death, September 8, various members of the fashion industry took to social media to express their grief of her...

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Raf Simons cancels LFW show following death of The Queen

Belgian designer Raf Simons has become the second big name to cancel an upcoming show at London Fashion Week following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week. In a statement on September 9, seen by Vogue Business, the Raf Simons team said: “Following the devastating news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we have decided to...

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LFW to go ahead next week following Queen's death, but Burberry cancels show

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has said London Fashion Week will go ahead next week following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. In a statement on Thursday evening, BFC said: “London Fashion Week is a business-to-business event, and an important moment for designers to show their collections at a specific moment in the fashion...

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The fashion world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Family have announced that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96, after reigning for 70 years. In a statement on the evening of Thursday September 8, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London...

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations continue at Windsor Castle

Celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is continuing at Windsor Castle with a special exhibition exploring the Coronation through portraiture, photographs and items of Her Majesty’s dress and jewellery, including the Coronation Dress, Robe of Estate and the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. The ‘Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation’...

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The Queen’s jewellery goes on show at Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty The Queen is continuing celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee with an exhibition at Buckingham Palace showcasing the official portraits taken by photographer Dorothy Wilding just weeks after her accession alongside the jewellery she wore for the sittings. ‘Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession’ is a special exhibition, which can be...

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outfits go on display

The outfits worn by Her Majesty The Queen for her two appearances on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Platinum Jubilee weekend in June will go on public display for the first time at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The two looks form part of a special exhibition commemorating The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee at Edinburgh’s royal palace...

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Burberry launches activations and scarf to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Burberry has unveiled a series of special activations to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee including a silk scarf and a partnership with Historic Royal Palaces to support Superbloom, an immersive floral display that will encircle the Tower of London. As an official platinum partner of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant this June, Burberry...

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British and international brands join Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Burberry, M&S, and John Lewis are among the British and international brands supporting the Platinum Jubilee in celebration of The Queen’s 70-year reign. The full line-up of Platinum Jubilee partners features 16 businesses representing retail, fashion, hospitality, culture, media, travel and business. Burberry, Moët & Chandon, M&S and St James’s...

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The Queen to host catwalk show

In celebration of The Queen’s Coronation, a festival is to be staged in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace in July, which will include a catwalk show dedicated to Royal Warrant Holders. Hosted by the Royal Warrant Holders Association, the festival will bring together over 200 companies who hold Royal Warrants of Appointment, including Savile Row...