London Fashion Week begins with tributes to Queen Elizabeth

The opening look of London Fashion Week was black and had a picture of Queen Elizabeth on it.

London Fashion Week will go ahead as a “business-to-business event” while paying respects to the queen who died in September.

The day of the queen’s state funeral has led to the postponement of parties and shows.

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The shows and presentations are part of a global fashion calendar. The British Fashion Council’s chief executive said that it could not be moved.

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A book of condolences from the fashion industry, which once saw Elizabeth sitting front row at a London show, is one of the tributes planned.

A model in a black suit and a black armband was sent out by designer Daniel W.

As the event was about to start, it was important to mark that moment, according to the Evening Standard.

Spanish sustainable brand Sohuman ended its Friday show with models, their eye makeup covered in tears, holding a picture of Elizabeth and drawings of the crown on their hands.

There were dresses in bright shades or floral prints in the collection.

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The Turkish designer held a minute’s silence ahead of his show, where he presented his usual array of feminine dresses, as well as military-style jackets and hats.

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Additional reporting by Marie- Louise Gumuchian and Isaine Blatry were also included.

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