London Fashion Week’s vibrancy is dimmed by the absence of emerging designers like SS Daley and Dilara Findikoğlu, citing financial strains. Independent designers struggle with a cost-of-living crisis, Brexit hurdles, and conservative retail practices. The traditional runway model, expensive and unfeasible for many, prompts designers to seek alternative showcases. Brexit adds complexities, hindering collaborations and exports. The are concerns about emerging designers lacking essential business skills and highlights the broader issues of financial accessibility and systemic barriers within the industry.
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