Dame Prue's parachute dress and Romeo Beckham's runway debut - London Fashion week in pictures

Prue Leith wearing an red RAF parachute that has been remade into a dress.Image source, Getty Images
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London Fashion Week comes to a close on Monday after showcasing the best of British design and beyond.

This autumn's festival of style has seen the brand Dreaming Eli's debut show held inside St Cyprian's Church, as well as H&M making a return and Oxfam hosting their own catwalk.

Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith, singer-songwriter Matt Goss and Romeo Beckham were just a few of the stars to appear at the event.

The week was opened by a returning H&M at 180 Strand, with a show featuring star power such as Iris Law and Romeo Beckham, and over 700 guests including model Emily Ratajkowski.

Singer Lola Young performed two of her songs for the audience, including her chart-topping Gen-Z anthem Messy.

Emily Ratajkowski dress in an oversized black suit, stood in front of a red backdrop.Image source, Getty Images
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The H&M show attracted a number of stars including American model Emily Ratajkowski

Singer Lola Young walking down the catwalk wearing a black leather jacket.Image source, Getty Images
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Lola Young took to the stage to perform for the audience

Romeo Beckham wearing a black leather jacket and black cargo pants.Image source, Reuters
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Romeo Beckham made his London Fashion Week runway debut at the H&M&180 show, wearing a black leather jacket and cargo pants.

A model walks the catwalk wearing a 60s style pastel yellow skirt, crop top and blazer. Image source, PA Media
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Irish designer Paul Costello brought a taste of 1960s Palm Springs to London, with pastel yellow skirts and crop tops from his new collection bringing a touch of sartorial sunshine in a show titled Boulevard of Dreams

Location location location

As always, catwalks have been taking place in a variety of striking locations in London including Battersea Power Station, the Royal Horseguards Hotel, the Royal Opera House - and several of the capital's historic churches which each provided their own distinctive backdrops.

A model walks the catwalk outside St. Pauls Church in Covent Garden, dress in a white skirt, silver heels and a blue top.Image source, EPA
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The Bora Aksu SS26 catwalk show took place outside St Paul's Church in Covent Garden

A model walks a makeshift catwalk at in the Dorfman Conservatory at the Royal Opera House. The room is a large and grand glass conservatory.Image source, Getty Images
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The Dorfman Conservatory at the Royal Opera House made for a bright and impressive spectacle - and one of the most spacious catwalks of the week

Models line up backstage in Control Room A at Battersea Power StationImage source, PA Media
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The Patrick McDowell show took place in Control Room A at Battersea Power Station

A model wearing white walks a makeshift catwalk inside St Cyprian's Church, London. Image source, EPA
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St Cyprian's Church was the setting for Dreaming Eli's debut show, with the front row sitting on the church's own wooden chairs

Making a statement

And of course it wouldn't be Fashion Week without some more outlandish outfits, adorning some stylish star names.

TV presenter Dame Prue Leith turned heads at Vin + Omi: Dysphoriana show when she walked the runway in an bright red RAF parachute that had been redesigned as a dress.

The design duo known for their avant-garde and eco-conscious creations.

Dame Prue Leith walking down the catwalk in a large red parachute style dress.Image source, Getty Images
A model wearing blue and white angel wings, is covered in mud during the Di Pesta catwalk showImage source, Reuters
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A model was covered in mud during the Di Pesta catwalk show

Lady Amelia Windsor wearing a purple dress and high black boots.Image source, PA Media
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Lady Amelia Windsor, granddaughter of the Duke of Kent, added a royal presence when she attended the Barrus '7 Hills, 7 Heals' show at The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Juliet Mayhew is wearing a striking blue evening gown with neck scarf and Lady Victoria Hervey wears a sage green evening dress.Image source, Getty Images
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Real Housewives of London star Juliet Mayhew and Lady Victoria Hervey attended and took part in the Barrus X Art De Huille show

Matt Goss and his partner Chantal Brown on attending London Fashion Week. Goss is wearing a burgundy blazer with brown trousers and shoes. Brown is wearing a blue sleeved silk dress.Image source, PA Media
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When will I see my picture in the paper? Bros singer Matt Goss cut a sharply dressed figure alongside his partner Chantal Brown at the Barrus 7 Hills, 7 Heals show

Elsewhere, Oxfam hosted a runway in honour of second-hand September, featuring celebrities including the singer Sam Ryder, model Jade Parfitt and the writer and presenter Katie Piper.

Katie Piper is wearing an orange chequered dress with yellow tights and orange heels. She is stood with Sam Ryder, who wears a camouflage bomber jacker, white t-shirt, blue jeans and trainers. Image source, PA Media
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Katie Piper and Sam Ryder took part in the Oxfam runway wearing second-hand clothing

Model Jade Parfitt dress in a white wedding dress with two young models either side of her in purple dresses.Image source, PA Media
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Jade Parfitt modelled a wedding dress on the catwalk at Oxfam's Style for Change show at Ambika P3