With 41 runway shows and 20 presentations across the week, it marks a more than 10% increase in participation compared to last year.
The British Fashion Council (BFC) have been trying to rebuild the global status of London as a destination for designers by waiving fees for a second year in a row in an attempt to “reduce barriers to entry”.
And their efforts appear to have worked – Temperley London is back on the LFW schedule after a seven-year break, as is Joseph after nine years away, who will be presenting under new creative director Mario Arena.
Other big names include Julien MacDonald, Erdem, Simone Rocha and Burberry, who return to tradition by closing fashion week on Monday evening.
But one of the staples of LFW is its inclusion of up-and-coming talent, and this year is no different, with the BFC setting up a new designer showcase for those who have previously taken part in their NewGen scheme.