M&S marks 100 years of selling fashion with LFW catwalk show
Summary
Marks & Spencer (M&S) held its first London Fashion Week catwalk show to celebrate 100 years of selling fashion. The collection focused on affordable, practical styles with many items priced under £50, aiming to bring catwalk fashion to everyday customers.Key Facts
- The show took place at the Design Museum with 310 guests, including celebrities like Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher.
- M&S aimed for "fashion with a small f," mixing current trends with comfort and affordability.
- Half of the collection’s pieces were priced below £50, with the most expensive item (a leather coat) at £450.
- The collection included items for men and women, such as classic grey office suits and chore jackets.
- Models represented different ages and body types to reflect the brand’s 23 million customers.
- M&S is now ranked second in style perception in the UK, behind Zara.
- The show was part of M&S’s ongoing effort to increase its fashion appeal after successful product launches.
- Other major designers like McQueen and Christopher Kane also boosted London Fashion Week’s profile this season.
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