Fashion week looks mighty glamorous from the outside, but trust me – behind every perfectly poised photo is someone silently pondering where the nearest Pret is because their stomach hasn’t stopped rumbling since 8am.
If you’re planning to spend 17-21 September dashing between shows, presentations, appointments and parties, preparation is key.
So I consulted the H! Fashion team – who are seasoned pros at LFW by this point – for their absolute fashion week must-haves.
The non-negotiables that are always stashed in their (utterly fabulous) handbags – from plasters to a portable charger and more…
Comfy Shoes
We know, we know. The outfit might look better in heels, but after approximately 18,000 steps, your feet will have other ideas. After all, nobody has ever looked effortlessly cool while limping down the strand.
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Reewild Low Sneakers in Emerald and Dazzling Blue Nylon and Suede
Autry
Hey, just because they’re comfy doesn’t mean they can’t be outrageously cool too.
Sunglasses
© Getty ImagesPart accessory, part eye protection and part disguise for when you run into someone you’d really rather avoid. Also brilliant at hiding tired eyes after attending one too many LFW parties…
A Statement Watch
Because knowing the time is important when you have 7 shows to fit into one day – each entailing a 25 minute schlep across London.
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A watch so ethereal – you can even track the phases of the moon with it. Bewitching.
Plasters
Glamorous? Absolutely. Essential? Without a doubt. Put a stash in your bag and become everyone’s best friend when the blisters start popping up around day 2.
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Faster Healing Blister Waterproof Plasters
Superdrug
Apply at the first sign of discomfort and these protective plasters will help heal blisters in no time.
Portable Phone Charger
Your phone becomes your diary, camera, sat-nav, show invite and emergency Tesco finder. Letting it die by by 4pm is essentially a fashion week natural disaster.
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Stars and Spots Pink Burgundy and Blue Portable Magsafe Charger
Skinny Dip
Hey, just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it can’t be darn cute.
Snacks
© Getty ImagesFashion waits for no one, least of all someone who has missed lunch. My snack of choice? Why, McCoy’s Salt and Vinegar crisps obviously.
An Umbrella
© Getty ImagesBecause this is London, not Santorini.
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Because if the British weather won’t offer up a blue sky, this is the next best thing.
A Sense of Humour
And finally – a sense of humour is a vital thing to pack. Schedules will change, heels will hurt and someone will inevitably say: “Wait… where are we going again?” Fashion week is chaos – in the very best way. Enjoy it!
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