London Fashion Week underwent a significant and closely watched revival last season following the appointment of the British Fashion Council’s new chief executive, Laura Weir, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down.
Since stepping into the role in April 2025, the former editor moved quickly: scrapping the five-figure off-schedule fees that had edged out smaller brands; securing a three-year extension of Newgen funding; and expanding the international guest programme to coax heavyweight buyers and press back to the capital.
