Getting to experience London Fashion Week firsthand is one of the most exciting times of the year... once you've got over the pesky matter of actually getting your hands on a ticket.
Luckily, the British Fashion Council - along with a number of London locations - has organised some very stylish events that are also open to the public.
From amazing free fashion exhibitions, to LFW-themed cocktails, check out our pick of the coolest things to do below:
Things To Do At London Fashion Week (list)
London Fashion Weekend(01 of07)
This season Emilia Wickstead, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou and Temperley London will present their SS16 collections. Alongside shopping opportunities from over 150 brands there will also be a talk series featuring fashion designers Charlotte Dellal of Charlotte Olympia, Emilia Wickstead, Katharine Hamnett, Nicholas Kirkwood and Pam Hogg; celebrity stylist William Baker; singer-songwriter and record producer, Róisín Murphy; and founder of Premier Models, Carole White.
For more information and to buy tickets visit: londonfashionweekend.co.uk (credit:Getty)
For more information and to buy tickets visit: londonfashionweekend.co.uk (credit:Getty)
Haute-Tea at the Hyatt Regency London(02 of07)
The Montagu at the Hyatt's brand new haute-couture afternoon tea, ‘Haute-Tea’, pays tribute to some of the most influential superstars through an exquisite selection of sweet and savoury treats - including leopard print brioche bread and an Audrey Hepburn-inspired panna cotta.
‘Haute-Tea’ is be available daily at The Montagu, 1pm-5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 3:30pm-5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday priced from £38 per person or £47 per person. For more information visit: london.churchill.hyatt.com (credit:Hyatt Regency London)
‘Haute-Tea’ is be available daily at The Montagu, 1pm-5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 3:30pm-5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday priced from £38 per person or £47 per person. For more information visit: london.churchill.hyatt.com (credit:Hyatt Regency London)
Vogue 100: A Century of Style at the National Portrait Gallery(03 of07)
Organised as part of British Vogue's centenary celebrations, the exhibition showcases an incredible range photography commissioned by the magazine since it was founded in 1916, with over 280 prints from the Condé Nast archive and international collections being shown together for the first time.
Open from 11 February - 22 May. For more information and tickets, visit: www.npg.org.uk/whatson/vogue/tickets.php (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
Open from 11 February - 22 May. For more information and tickets, visit: www.npg.org.uk/whatson/vogue/tickets.php (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
Fashion-themed cocktails at the May Fair Hotel(04 of07)
The official hotel of London Fashion Week, The May Fair has designed a ‘London Fashion Week Streets of Style’ cocktail menu. Each cocktail takes inspiration from the talented British designers based in the Mayfair area. Try the tempting Mount Street with Belvedere vodka, limoncello, rose syrup and lime.
For more information, visit: www.themayfairhotel.co.uk
For more information, visit: www.themayfairhotel.co.uk
Fashion Utopias at Somerset House(05 of07)
Work by emerging fashion designers from 24 countries will be showcased in an exhibition entitled ‘Fashion Utopias’ at Somerset House. The exhibition is the fifth edition of the annual International Fashion Showcase (IFS) and is open to the public throughout London Fashion Week.
For more information and to register for free admission visit: design.britishcouncil.org/projects/ifs/ifs-2016 (credit:British Council)
For more information and to register for free admission visit: design.britishcouncil.org/projects/ifs/ifs-2016 (credit:British Council)
Finishing Touches at W London(06 of07)
W London - Leicester Square is transforming into the ultimate style hub, where their Finishing Touches team of therapists will be on hand to offer a range of quick beauty and fashion fixes. There's hair styling, express manicures and a lash bar on offer, alongside sustainable fashion talks, a juice bar and pilates lessons.
Running from 19 - 21 February. All activities are complimentary and available on a drop-in basis with any bar order, with the exception of the ‘Pony-Tailor’ hair styling, which is by appointment only. For more information, visit: wlondon.co.uk/en/calendar (credit:W London)
Running from 19 - 21 February. All activities are complimentary and available on a drop-in basis with any bar order, with the exception of the ‘Pony-Tailor’ hair styling, which is by appointment only. For more information, visit: wlondon.co.uk/en/calendar (credit:W London)
Fossil at Damson & Co(07 of07)
Fancy a spot of people watching? Watch, jewellery and leather brand Fossil will be taking over Brewer Street coffee shop Damson & Co. Located right opposite the LFW venue, you'll be able to experience the buzzy atmosphere - and Fossil's summer collection - from a comfy hideaway.
Open from 19-23 February. Grab a coffee, and tweet or Instagram your time at the coffee shop using #CallingAllCurious.
Open from 19-23 February. Grab a coffee, and tweet or Instagram your time at the coffee shop using #CallingAllCurious.
SEE ALSO:
Here's How You Can Go To LFW This Year (No Invite Needed)
Top 10 Models At London Fashion Week
Kate Moss(01 of10)
Supermodel Kate Moss is a British icon, having had campaigns with major Italian, French, New York, and British designers including Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Burberry, Rimmel and Bulgari. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive)
Naomi Campbell(02 of10)
Campbell began modeling at the age of 15 and became the first black woman on the cover of French Vogue at 18. She is also the first black model to feature on the cover of Time. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Cara Delevingne(03 of10)
Actress and model Delevingne won a "Model of the Year" award at the British Fashion Awards in 2012 and 2014 and has appeared in shows for houses including Burberry, Mulberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jason Wu. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Suki Waterhouse (04 of10)
Waterhouse began her modelling career after being discovered in a pub in London when she was 16. She has since modelled for Alice + Olivia and Coast, Swatch, Lucy in Disguise, H&M, Max Studio, Caterina Gatta and Pepe Jeans. (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley(05 of10)
Rosie made her modelling debut in New York in 2004. In 2006, she posed for American underwear brand Victoria's Secret and in 2008, Rosie appeared as the face of Burberry for the FW campaign with actor Sam Riley. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Jourdan Dunn(06 of10)
London born Jourdan Dunn was discovered in a local Primark at 16 by Storm Models (who also discovered Kate Moss). She was voted the British Fashion Council's "Model of the Year" in 2008 as well as being one of the four cover models for Vogue Italia's iconic Black Models issue in July 2008. (credit:Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
Georgia May Jagger(07 of10)
Jagger recently signed with Elite Model Management. She is in the new Hudson Jeans' ad campaign and was proclaimed 'Model of the Year' by the British Fashion Council at the British Fashion Awards in 2009. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
David Gandy (08 of10)
British model David Gandy has blazed a trail within the male modelling industry since his career began when he was 21. He is often associated with reinstating a masculine standard in the fashion industry. (credit:Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
George Barnett(09 of10)
George Barnett is the drummer for the band These New Puritans. He is also a model, having shot for Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and Burberry. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
Edie Campbell(10 of10)
Edie Campbell was crowned "Model of the Year" by the British Fashion Award In December 2013 and has since gone on to walk runways across the world. (credit:Ian Gavan via Getty Images)