London Fashion Week is--was--is scheduled for September 16th through the 20th, but of course with the death of Her Majesty and a national day of mourning for the funeral, many houses have scrambled to reschedule or have simply outright canceled shows. But LFW has vowed to continue, while recognizing such a momentous occasion and shift of the British cultural landscape.
So the first few shows have continued, and Daniel W. Fletcher opened his show with a morning coat and black armband in honor of The Queen. He said, "I think it’s important to be sensitive, because the Queen meant so much to a lot of people in this country, and having lost a number of people in my own life this year, I have a lot of empathy for people dealing with grief...There’s a really strong relationship between British fashion and the royal family, so I think it’s fitting we continue. I’m very glad that everyone’s pulled together."
Even before The Queen's death, Fletcher was taking inspiration for this collection, entitled Stand and Deliver, from quintessential English silhouettes to include pieces resembling corsets and patterns like Prince of Wales checks. The palette features a lot of black to reflect the somber mood of a country in mourning. But of great importance is the fact that this entire Spring Summer '23 collection was fabricated from only deadstock materials from Nona Source, a fabric resale platform backed by LVMH. Fletcher says, "I’m a firm believer in producing what is necessary rather than just churning stuff out." I agree. No fast fashion. Buy well and buy what you need so it lasts.
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