After an online New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week begins on Friday (Feb 19) on a virtual format due to a coronavirus lockdown. Despite the absence of global celebrities and fashionistas, designers such as Turkey's Bora Aksu, Britain's Molly Goddard and Ireland's Simone Rocha will stream their collections on the London Fashion Week website. The streaming platform has grown in popularity, broadcasting live video gameplay and offering the possibility of live commentary. Impact of BrexitFormer Spice Girl and designer Victoria Beckham presented her creations a few days before London Fashion Week. The more joyful designs are in stark contrast to the grim outlook for the fashion industry in Britain, seriously impacted by the pandemic.

Source: The Star February 19, 2021 10:52 UTC