London Fashion Week 2016

Rainbow-coloured afros and sequins ruled the runway at Ashish's show

Delicate painting took place backstage ahead of the Vivienne Westwood show at the Royal College of Surgeons

While at Fashion Scout, emerging brands were given financial support by mainstream designers

London was awash with models and celebrities including Georgia May Jagger seen here backstage ahead of the Ashley Williams show

The six-day event saw everything from eiderdown coats to scarlet trains and showgirl sequins


AF Vandevorst models wore belts and masks on their faces at the show at Brewer Street Car Park

The woollen hats have been packed away after London Fashion Week 2016 came to a close last night

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