The UK ’s imminent exit from the EU loomed large at London Fashion Week , with several designers referencing the uncertainty surrounding Brexit . The British fashion industry is significant to the UK economy , contributing £ 32bn ( $ 42bn ) to GDP in 2017 . Yet ##well has expressed concerns about the hefty tariffs and supply chain cuts that could occur if the UK leaves without a visa , sentiments reflected in the fashion house ’s disparate Autumn - Winter fashion collection . This # Fashion Week demonstrated the city ’s multicultural credentials , but many are looking to next generation to see how Brexit will test the UK industry ’s global relevance .
The UK’s imminent exit from the EU loomed large at London Fashion Week, with several designers referencing the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The British fashion industry is significant to the UK economy, contributing £32bn ($42bn) to GDP in 2017. Yet Burberry has expressed concerns about the hefty tariffs and supply chain disruption that could occur if the UK leaves without a deal, sentiments reflected in the fashion house’s disparate Autumn-Winter 2019 collection. This London Fashion Week demonstrated the city’s multicultural credentials, but many are looking to next season to see how Brexit will test the UK industry’s global relevance.