London Fashion Week: Top British Designers Including Henry Holland, Giles Deacon And Lulu Guinness
Style Cheat Sheet: Swot Up On The Top British Designers At LFW
Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK
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London Fashion Week showcases a variety of fashion designers displaying their upcoming collections, but what British designers have you spotted among the crowds?
From well-known designers such as Henry Holland, to up and coming stars like Ashley Williams, there's plenty to keep your eyes peeled for.
The video above profiles 10 top designers at #LFW this year to give you a little reminder of why they've made a name for themselves in the fashion world.
1. Henry Holland.
Manchester-born Holland is the man behind the House Of Holland fashion label that showcases eclectic colours.
Holland's designs first gained attention in the noughties with his bold, 1980s-inspired T-shirts with slogans such as "I'll tell you who's boss, Kate Moss".
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2. Giles Deacon.
Initially working for well-known fashion houses including Bottega Veneta and Gucci, Deacon soon went on to launch his own label, GILES in 2003. He defines his own label as "dark and sexy".
Deacon designed playful clothes for his collaboration with High Street retailer New Look, called Gold by Giles which began in March 2007.
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3. Lulu Guinness.
Lulu Guinness, OBE, is an accessories designer. She launched her iconic handbag collection in 1989 and most famously sells handbags, clutches, purses, suitcases, and makeup bags. Guinness was inspired by the idea of creating a "briefcase for women" which was vintage-style and pushed boundaries.
Her lip-shape handbags catapulted her into the limelight and got her an award for lifetime achievement in handbag design. The advertising campaign had the tag line: "Let your lips do the talking".
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Learn more about other top British designers at London Fashion Week in the video above.
The ruched neckline on Victoria Beckham nicely offsets the sleek silhouette. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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When set against the grand background of the American Ambassadors Residence Alexa Chung's Victoriana-style black and white lace dress by Erdem London brings our period drama fantasies to life. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Poppy Delevingne wore a daring red lace jumpsuit with a slight bell bottom and protected herself against the chilly nip in the September air by draping a suede coat over her shoulders. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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We love that Lily Cole paired her dramatic strapless midnight blue gown, which was split up to her hip, with a pair of trainers. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Just like us Cressida Bonas is not yet ready to admit that summer has ended for another year. Her choice of a tangerine mini dress hit on something of a trend... (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Nicola Roberts also opted for the bright hue while singer Twinnie K teamed a crop top with high waisted black trousers. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Ellie Goulding plumped for an equestrian printed two piece. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Gemma Chan works the clashing prints trend like a boss. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Daisy Lowe shows us how to nail seductive styling for winter with a slouchy off-the-shoulder neckline on her otherwise demure dress. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Natalie Massenet and Victoria Beckham (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Poppy Delevingne and Matthew Williamson. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Erin O'Connor and Victoria Beckham. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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Poppy Delevingne, James Cook and Alexa Chung. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)