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The time of year that models, buyers, designers and editors have spent months preparing for has returned once more: London Fashion Week is here.

Following in the footsteps of New York, Friday kicked off the five-day-long industry event which showcases some of the industry’s brightest talents as teems of highly-caffeinated journalists and buyers leapfrogged across the capital to see what is in store for the season ahead.

With a focus on fresh talent and new names, the first day of shows at London Fashion Week commenced the capital’s autumn/winter 2020 showcase with a vibrant and varied selection of designers.