London Fashion Week kicks off, hot on heels of New York

A model wears an outfit by designer Eudon Choi during the Autumn/Winter 2015 show at London Fashion Week in London, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) A model wears an outfit by designer Eudon Choi during the Autumn/Winter 2015 show at London Fashion Week in London, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

By Associated Press February 20, 2015 2 min read

LONDON (AP) – It’s time to kick off those snow boots and pack the brolly.

After battling sub-zero temperatures at New York Fashion Week, fashionistas are decamping to London for another whirlwind week of catwalk shows, champagne and parties. The London event, which opens Friday, features new designs from almost 80 designers, including from powerhouses like Burberry and Topshop Unique and young names Christopher Kane and Erdem.

Here are some of the highlights from Day 1:

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