London fashion week

London Fashion Week AW20: A standing ovation for Richard Quinn's spectacular collection as the fashion press escape Storm Dennis

Designers provided much-needed respite from the inclement weather for the second day of shows, reports Sarah Young

Sunday 16 February 2020 13:22 GMT
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From Brick Lane to The Old Bailey, London Fashion Week took over the city once again on Saturday as swarms of editors, street stylers and well-heeled celebrity attendees battled against the blustery winds of Storm Dennis.

But, while the weather may have deterred the usual throng of peacockers that stand outside the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) showspace desperate to be papped for a best-dressed gallery, environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion turned out in full force.

Following a letter the organisation wrote to the BFC calling for it to cancel London Fashion Week, the group made its opposition to the industry event clear by blocking roads outside the venue and and setting off coloured smoke bombs in a powerful display of resistance.

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