| THE CATWALK SCHEDULE The catwalk schedule for spring/summer 2009 is live now www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/catwalkschedule, as are the corresponding designer contacts for you to download. Do mail merges for your ticket requests - this is a big time saver. BUYERS' PICKS Come to London to buy: there are too many to mention them all but be prepared to be overawed by the design talent you can buy during your stay in London. Choose from over 200 designers showing in the Exhibition at London Fashion Week, showrooms throughout the city and catwalk designers' collections including Christopher Kane, Charles Anastase, Ossie Clark, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Temperley London, Marios Schwab, Josh Goot, adidas by Stella McCartney, House of Holland, Todd Lynn, Giles and Erdem. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers PARTY PEOPLE Plan your party outfits for every day of LFW. Already confirmed: the gala event for '30 days of Fashion and Beauty' featuring an exclusive exhibition, 'British Style Observed', by leading photographer Mary McCartney, the Victor & Rolf symposium, a dinner to launch Jemima Khan for Azzaro and the melissa + Zaha Hadid party. There will be many more announced as LFW draws ever nearer. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/events TOP OF THE SHOPS Vogue's Sarah Harris has completed an extensive shopping guide which includes her pick of the capital's multibrand, denim, lingerie, shoe and swimwear stores. Not just a useful directory of contact details and brands stocked, Sarah has discovered the shops' distinctive extras, celebrity fans and bestsellers. Don't miss September's new additions to London's shopping scene: Dolce & Gabbana and Dunhill are both launching new stores during Fashion Week, whilst B Store is set to open a concept store in Selfridges. See the events schedule for more details. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/shopping Stay tuned for more weekly updates! | CATWALK SHOWS: 14th - 19th September 2008 THE EXHIBITION: 15th - 18th September 2008 | | |