The world’s fashion capitals came to an agreement to secure London Fashion Week’s slot on the global fashion calendar. Representatives from New York, London and Milan gathered in London for the discussion and were joined via telephone link by Paris. Harold Tillman, Chairman of the British Fashion Council said: “I am delighted that this meeting has brought our fashion capitals closer together. It has highlighted our interdependence, commitment to nurturing talent and our sharing of ideas and goals. We are all united by one aim and one global industry. We recognise and respect each other’s cities strengths and will continue to collaborate to protect and grow our industry.”
The plan allows New York to move its slot back, satisfying the needs of its designers, whilst ensuring a full five-day slot for London from September 2009 onwards. Full details are still to be ratified with each capital’s designers.
Click Here: Tienda Liga Mexicana
For February 2009 the CFDA, Camera Della Moda and Federation François de la Couture agreed to work closely with the British Fashion Council to ensure their show schedules are sensitive to London’s needs.
All agreed that this agreement paves the way for closer links and cooperation in the future and committed to regular meetings and discussions to push forward mutual goals. All parties acknowledged the influence of London’s creativity on each of the fashion capitals.
Image: LFW