The most creative and innovative event on the global fashion calendar, London Fashion Week is back on the 14 – 18 September to showcase all the best designs and up coming trends for Spring/ Summer 2013. Back at home in Somerset House and sponsored by Vodafone, let the six days of unrivalled style begin…

As always the London catwalk schedule will showcase a rich mix of designers and brands from highly creative rising stars such as Christopher Kane, Erdem, Marios Schwab, Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll; iconic British designers Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and heritage international brands including Burberry Prorsum, Aquascutum, Mulberry and Pringle of Scotland.

Debuting on the fashion week stage, Belstaff, McQ, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Stella McCartney and Thomas Tait have been added to the 2012 catwalk schedule with Preen by Thornton Bregazzi returning for another exciting year. Fusing the best of British with brands from all over the world, LFW also welcome New York label Rag & Bone as they celebrate the launch of their flagship European store in Sloane Square on 15 September.

With over 59 catwalk shoes and 24 presentations taking place during the course of the six days, LFW is the only place to be this September. Highlights of this year include ‘The Exhibition’ which will feature 120 UK and international designers, emerging and established; ready-to-wear collections and accessories designers.

Opening at 10am each day, fashion enthusiasts can look forward to 30 new designers for SS13 and the ‘Minnie Mouse Style Icon’ exhibition unveiling one off pieces by the likes of Giles Deacon, accessory designer, Katie Hillier and Netherlands-born Michael van der Ham.

Principal sponsor, Vodafone will also be hosting Vodafone London Fashion Weekend between the 20 – 23 September – the city’s largest and most exclusive designer shopping event open to the public. Sit front-row at yet more catwalks, get exclusive access to after-parties, attend trend talks and shop from over 100 top designers plus lots more.

Tickets for these fabulous events are selling fast and with the world descending on London, rooms are booking up quicker than ever. For those planning to visit the capital, there are plenty of stylish apartments available in the heart of the city in close proximity to the London Underground and all LFW locations.

Just a short walk from the famous Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherds Bush, Pennard Mansions is a modern studio apartment with good connections to all of the city. In an exclusive part of Kensington, our Edge Street, Notting Hill two bedroom apartment is just minutes away from the trendy Portobello Road market while our prestigious Holland Park properties have easy travel links to Oxford Street, the West End and  Knightsbridge.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay during London Fashion Week or the remainder of September, please visit the Home From Home website to view all of our rental properties.

Photo courtesy of Yuliya Libkina on Flickr