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In London, Plasticine and Messy Dressing

Susie Lau reports from the first half of London Fashion Week: JW Anderson, Roksanda, Molly Goddard and more.
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024.
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024. (Indigital)

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Susanna Lau

Susanna Lau is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Based in London, Lau is a well-respected fashion journalist and founder of Style Bubble.

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