"Showing in London allows us to engage with a global audience while staying connected to our roots in China. It's the best place to grow our international presence while keeping our design vision fresh and relevant,

A slim London Fashion Week leaves plenty of time to take advantage of London's best new stores, restaurants, exhibitions and happenings.

London Fashion Week opened on Thursday with designer Harris Reed's striking silhouettes part of a pared back, "gritty" collection, kicking off a slimmed-down schedule with several absentees.