London Fashion Week Starts

Today will see Charlotte Olympia host its first London Fashion Week catwalk show, followed by the Central Saint Martins MA show that always gets the audience buzzing with excitement as it witnesses the talent of the future; the weekend will see Johnny Coca make his debut on the catwalk for Mulberry (showing previously un-publicised looks from his pre collection for the brand) and the return of Alexander McQueen to the hometown of its eponymous founder for one season only; while all eyes will be on Burberry come Monday to see how it handles its last fashion show in the traditional format.

With New York Fashion Week finally wrapped, attention turns to London as the autumn/winter 2016 shows roll into town, bringing with it some major moments to note.

Noticeable absentees that became highlights of the schedule over the last decade - Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicoll, Meadham Kirchhoff, Matthew Williamson, Giles among them - will be missed, but rising stars including Sadie Williams, Clare Barrow, Ryan Lo and Ashley Williams will provide the new blood to keep the fashion appetite satisfied.

For many brands it will be the last time that the February showcase will play host to the traditional autumn/winter reveal. Following Burberry's announcement that as of September it will show "in season", bets are on that many other brands will announce similar intentions in the coming months. But, for now, let's enjoy autumn in spring - on with the shows.