For those eager to see a show, there are a number of evening events, ranging from raves to emerging designer showcases, on the LFW website (londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule) tabbed RSVP, not Invite Only. Introduce yourself via email and explain in a line why you would like to attend — some will say yes. A final note: at any of these events, approach anyone who looks interesting (remember, most fashion people can’t differentiate between close friends, friendly PRs, stalkers and strangers. Especially as the week wears on). A disarming “Hi! How are you?” (not “Hello, my name is…”) before launching into conversation will work on most people. If they have the ego to call you out, simply retort: “Oh, sorry, you look just like someone I know. Anyway, what is your name?” And you’re off!
