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From tweed to the iconic low-rise jeans of the early 2000s, London Fashion Week unveiled a spectrum of styles on Friday, kicking off its 40th season which has been dimmed by the UK’s gloomy economy.
Some 60 designers, ranging from rising talents to renowned brands like Burberry, will show their new designs over five days, hoping to draw the interest of buyers and fashion influencers.
Irish-American designer Paul Costelloe’s show, titled “Once upon a Time” — a reference to the iconic 1984 film “Once Upon a Time in America” — showcased wide-belted coats in ecru, anthracite and checkered tweed.
Costelloe, 78, who is bedridden with a virus, was absent from the event.
