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Saturday, 22 February 2025

Full London Fashion Week 2025 schedule

Full London Fashion Week 2025 schedule

Thursday, February 20

4pm - Pull&Bear presents Canvas for Creativity by Chet Lo and Johanna Parv at Selfridges

5.30pm-7.30pm - E.L.V. Denim presentation (Menswear & Womenswear)

8pm - Harris Reed catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

9pm - Central Saint Martins MA Fashion catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - 1664 Blanc presents Joseph Lawrence at Louie

Evening Event - Blue Nude presents the Art Party (Womenswear)

Evening Event - E.L.V. DENIM After Party at 1Hotels Mayfair (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Fashion Crossover London Presents: The Rising Stars (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Fashion Hong Kong Runway & After Party AW25 (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Helen Anthony Presentation and Afterparty at Helen Anthony Flagship Store (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Justin Cassin AW25 Runway (Menswear)

Evening Event - Nosakhari – Able-Graphy* Exhibition Private View (Accessories)

Evening Event - On|Off WHotel Brockmans Gin Opening Party

Evening Event - Pandora x Ahluwalia Engraving Collection Launch Event

Evening Event - Represent x Selfridges Womenswear Launch Dinner

Evening Event - Saul Nash & lululemon celebrate new collaboration, presented by Dazed (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Studio Nicholson Celebrates 15 Years | East London Store Launch (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Vout-O-Reenee's Presents Vestiaire - An Exhibition Inspired by Fashion (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Wolf & Badger Fashion Week Launch Party (Menswear & Womenswear)



Friday, February 21

8.15am-9am - BFC Network Breakfast

9am - Paul Costelloe catwalk (Womenswear)

9.30am-11.30am - Stephen Jones Millinery presentation (Accessories)

10am - S.S.Daley catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

10.30am-12.30pm - Noon By Noor presentation (Womenswear)

11am - Mithridate (Menswear & Womenswear)

11.30am-1.30pm - Talia Byre presentation (Womenswear)

Noon - Bora Aksu catwalk (Womenswear)

12.30pm-2.30pm - Lueder presentation in Newgen presentation space (Menswear & Womenswear)

2pm - Completedworks catwalk (Accessories)

2.30pm-4.30pm - Dreaming Eli presentation (Womenswear)

2.30pm-6.30pm - Temperley London presentation (Womenswear)

4pm - Mark Fast catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

5pm - Di Petsa catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

5.30pm-7.30pm - London College of Fashion, UAL (Menswear & Womenswear)

6pm - Fashion East catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

7pm - Richard Quinn catwalk (Womenswear)

8pm - Dilara Findikoglu catwalk (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Aartivijay Gupta autumn/winter 2025 runway (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Ahkeke AW25 catwalk (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Coracho Tequila fashion party

Evening Event - Flair Fashion: Frontier Collective runway & after-party (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - INF AW25 Runway (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Malan Breton AW25 Collection and Film Exhibition (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Pippa Todorson presents: London Reimagined (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Poet-Lab AW25 Runway (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Tell The Truth autumn/winter 2025 (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - This Is Icon - The Concert. Red-carpet fashion and music runway for Demelza charity

Evening Event - UA in UK Fashion Show (Menswear & Womenswear)


Saturday, February 22

8.30am-9.30am - Alo Wellness Breakfast

10am - Edeline Lee catwalk (Womenswear)

11am - Charlie Constantinou (Menswear & Womenswear)

Noon - Denzilpatrick catwalk (Menswear)

1pm - SRVC catwalk (Womenswear)

2pm - Sinead Gorey catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

3pm - Huishan Zhang catwalk (Womenswear)

3.30pm-5.30pm - Ray Chu presentation (Menswear & Womenswear)

5pm - Sinéad O'Dwyer catwalk (Womenswear)

6pm - Jawara Alleyne catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

7.30pm-9.30pm - Labrum London (Menswear & Womenswear)

8pm - Pauline Dujancourt (Womenswear)

9pm - Ingrid Kraftchenko catwalk (Womenswear)

Evening Event - 16Arlington Private Event

Evening Event - A Runway Show by Helen Anthony (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Alchemy of Ashes: Genaro Rivas AW25 Catwalk (Womenswear)

Evening Event - All Things Fashion - Fashionista Event (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Annie’s Ibiza - Runway show (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Banshee of Savile Row fashion show (Womenswear)

Evening Event - India Day HCI London by NIF Global & London School of Trends (Womenswear)

Evening Event - John Richmond Collection event (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - John Richmond party (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Karina Bond AW25 catwalk Memories of the Future

Evening Event - LEM Autumn/Winter 2025 – AW26 Catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - London Ethnic and BI Present: The Future of Fashion (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Yuhan Ao – The Untold Tale (AW25 catwalk) (Menswear & Womenswear)

Sunday, February 23

10.30am-12.30pm - Kazna Asker presentation (Menswear & Womenswear)

11am - Keburia catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

Noon - Roksanda catwalk (Womenswear)

1pm - Toga catwalk (Womenswear)

2pm - Emilia Wickstead catwalk (Womenswear)

3pm - Chet Lo catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

4pm - Simone Rocha catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

5pm - Conner Ives catwalk (Womenswear)

5.30pm-7.30pm - Bloke presentation (Menswear & Womenswear)

6pm - Erdem catwalk (Womenswear)

6.30pm-8.30pm - Tolu Coker presentation (Menswear & Womenswear)

7pm - Kent&Curwen catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

8pm - Paolo Carzana (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Aaron Esh AW25 capsule launch dinner (Womenswear)

Evening Event - Bastard Aristocrat - Hector Maclean AW25 Catwalk and After Party (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Khanh Brice Nguyen AW25 - Ghost Dancer - Runway (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Wanni Fuga AW25 presentation and drinks reception (Womenswear)

Monday, February 24

9am - Ashish catwalk (Womenswear)

10am-10.09am - DiscoveryLAB presents: Pinanki (Womenswear)

10.10am-10.19am - DiscoveryLAB presents: Ala Tianan (Menswear)

10.20am-10.29am - DiscoveryLAB presents: Critter (Womenswear)

10.30am-10.39am - DiscoveryLAB presents: Raquel de Carvalho (Womenswear)

10.30am-4pm LFW Nergen Showcase: Ancuta Sarca, Johanna Parv, Karoline Vitto, Kazna Asker, Lueder, Masha Popova, Paolo Carzana, Pauline Dujancourt (Menswear & Womenswear)

10.40am-10.49am - DiscoveryLAB presents: Project N11 (Menswear)

10.50am-10.59am - DiscoveryLAB presents: s-d-c-a (Womenswear)

11am-11.14am - Apujan (Menswear & Womenswear)

11.15am-11.29am - Demon Zhang (Menswear & Womenswear)

11.30am-13.30am - Malone Souliers (Accessories)

11.30am-11.44am - Tursi (Accessories)

11.45am-11.59am - Hĕracha (Menswear & Womenswear)

Noon to 12.14pm - Pindiga Ranjith Kumar (Womenswear)

12.15pm-12.29pm - Leo Carlton digital event (Accessories)

12.30pm-12.44pm - Karoline Vitto digital event (Womenswear)

12.30pm-14.30pm - Yaku digital event (Menswear & Womenswear)

12.45pm-12.59pm - Steve O Smith digital event (Menswear & Womenswear)

1pm-1.14pm - The Winter House digital event (Accessories)

1.15pm-1.29pm - Masha Popova digital event (Womenswear)

1.30pm-1.44pm - Derrick digital event (Menswear)

1.45pm-1.59pm - Ancuta Sarca digital event (Accessories)

2pm-2.14pm - Johanna Parv digital event (Womenswear)

2.15pm-2.29pm - London College of Fashion, UAL digital event (Menswear & Womenswear)

2.30pm-2.44pm - On|Off Presents... digital event (Menswear & Womenswear)

3pm - BFC x Elle Collective Fashion the Future: Fashion now, and building a better future

4.30pm-6.30pm - On|Off Presents... presentation (Menswear & Womenswear)

5pm - Morocco Kingdom of Light presents Maison Sara Chraïbi and Maison ARTC catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

7pm - Burberry catwalk (Menswear & Womenswear)

Evening Event - Aadnevik Catwalk

Evening Event - Jasmine Fashion Silkroad Presentation

Evening Event - Royal Ascot Millinery Collective: A Decade of Artistry

Evening Event - The Samantha Siu AW25 Event

British education: structure, standards, secrets


The magic and premium quality of British education lies in its long-standing tradition of academic excellence, globally recognized degrees, and innovative teaching methods. British schools and universities focus on developing critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning. With access to world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse international community, students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for global careers. The prestige of a British education also opens doors to top career opportunities, making it a premium choice for those seeking the best in academic and personal development.

The education system in the UK is divided into four main parts: 
  • primary education 
    • S1 (5-7 y.o.)
    • S2 (7-11)
  • secondary education
    • S3 (11-14)
    • S4 (14-16)
  • further education
  • higher education

Children in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old. The education system in the UK is also split into "key stages" which break down as follows: 

  • Key Stage 1: 5 to 7 years old
  • Key Stage 2: 7 to 11 years old
  • Key Stage 3: 11 to 14 years old
  • Key Stage 4: 14 to 16 years old

The World Needs Hundreds of Millions of AI Specialists: Challenges and Opportunities



Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological trend—it is a reality that is actively transforming every aspect of our lives. From automating production and improving medical diagnostics to creating smart cities and revolutionizing the service industry, AI is permeating all sectors and changing them beyond recognition. However, to sustain this global shift and fully harness AI's potential, the world needs hundreds of millions of specialists equipped with the necessary skills to work with these new technologies.

Growing Demand for AI Specialists

Experts predict that by 2030, artificial intelligence will create millions of new jobs. However, the issue is that there is already a global shortage of professionals capable of designing, implementing, and maintaining AI systems. This shortage could become a limiting factor for global economic growth if no action is taken to address the workforce gap.

AI technologies require specialists with a wide range of skills: from programming and data analysis to ethics and legal regulation. Even those who do not work directly with AI must understand its potential and risks in order to make strategic decisions in their organizations. As a result, not only programmers and engineers are in demand but also professionals in law, psychology, social policy, and business who can effectively integrate AI into various aspects of life.

What Skills Are Needed to Work with AI?

To address the growing demand for AI specialists, global economic systems need a comprehensive approach to training and retraining talent. Key skills include:

  1. Programming and AI System Development: Basic knowledge of developing algorithms for machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision is becoming a fundamental requirement for AI professionals.

  2. Data Analysis and Statistics: The ability to work with large volumes of data, conduct analysis, and interpret results is crucial for creating effective AI models.

  3. AI Ethics and Security: As technology rapidly evolves, there is a growing need for professionals who can assess the ethical implications of AI use and develop strategies to minimize risks related to data security and privacy.

  4. AI Implementation in Business: Companies are seeking professionals who can integrate AI into organizational processes, whether it's improving customer service, automating routine tasks, or creating new products and services.

  5. Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Understanding how AI interacts with other fields, such as law, psychology, and social sciences, is essential for creating a holistic approach to using these technologies.

New Job Opportunities

As AI becomes more widespread, new professions and career paths are emerging. Data analysts, machine learning engineers, AI ethics experts—all these professions are already among the most in-demand. However, in addition to technical specialists, there is also a growing need for individuals who can interpret the outcomes of AI systems and apply them in real-world situations.

Ukraine is a resource-rich country and an industrial center of Europe


UKRAINE MATTERS!
Ukraine can meet the resource needs of almost all of Europe!


Ukraine ranks:

  • 1st in Europe in proven recoverable reserves of uranium ores;
  • 2nd place in Europe and 10th place in the world in terms of titanium ore reserves;
  • 2nd place in the world in terms of explored reserves of manganese ores (2.3 billion tons, or 12% of the world's reserves);
  • 2nd largest iron ore reserves in the world (30 billion tons);
  • 2nd place in Europe in terms of mercury ore reserves;
  • 3rd place in Europe (13th place in the world) in shale gas reserves (22 trillion cubic meters)
  • 4th in the world by the total value of natural resources;
  • 7th place in the world in coal reserves (33.9 billion tons).

Ukraine is an important industrialized country:

  • 1st in Europe in ammonia production;
  • Europe's 2nd’s and the world’s 4th largest natural gas pipeline system;
  • 70% of the inert gases world market manufacturer;
  • 3rd largest in Europe and 8th largest in the world in terms of installed capacity of nuclear power plants;
  • 3rd place in Europe and 11th in the world in terms of rail network length (21,700 km);
  • 3rd place in the world (after the U.S. and France) in production of locators and locating equipment;