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Cities of Fashion: London
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London has been accused of being a drab city, but for the fashion minded it’s as full of glamour as Milan and Paris. Though London Fashion Week is over, that “Cool Britannia” style lingers on. Learn where to be chic, and how to stay grounded, with this peek at all that’s fashionable in London.
In Vogue in London
The official Web site of London Fashion week recaps everything about the designers, the catwalk schedule, special events and the Fashion Week Exhibit at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. Watch footage of the show with LFW TV or use Fashion Week’s Guide to hotels, restaurants, bars and entertainment in London.
Source: London Fashion Week
Browse the “Daily Catwalk Reports” on the British Vogue Web site for complete reviews and catwalk photos from the shows. With spirited commentary and glossy model shots, the site encapsulates each of London Fashion Week’s numerous shows.
Source: British Vogue
The London Fashion Week Exhibition took place in South Kensington, at the city’s Natural History Museum. If you need a break from the world of couture, explore a different kind of environment at the museum itself.
Source: The Natural History Museum
Eating in London
If you’re skeptical of whether models actually eat, become a believer by watching the fashion crowd chow down at the Times Online’s “Top 10 food hot spots for London Fashion Week.” Chic patisseries, trendy sushi shops and authentic pub food in Fashion week hub South Kensington are all included on the list.
Source: Times Online
If you’d rather follow the tastes of real Londoners than those of models and celebrities, London Eating offers its own reviews interwoven with user-generated content. Before you visit, screen restaurants from home with 360-degree photos of restaurant interiors, and even book online.
Source: London Eating
You might not be as tall as a model, but you can reach great heights while drinking champagne at Vertigo 42. At 42 floors, the champagne bar isn’t breaking any world records, but given the low-altitude design of London, the spot offers a remarkable bird’s eye view of the city.
Source: View London
London Side Show
If you’re looking for activities away from the fashion world, explore the Evening Standard’s online guide to city entertainment, This is London. Supplement your London fashion adventure by visiting the theater or seeing a comedy show. Find recommendations for where to eat and dodge the tourist traps.
Source: This is London
The New York Times London Travel Guide asserts that models aren’t the only stunning sights in London. Stand on Waterloo Bridge on a clear evening and be overcome by a different kind of beauty. If you’re inspired, try other suggestions from the 36-hour London itinerary.
Source: The New York Times
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