In pictures: London Fashion Week

1 of 13 London Fashion Week is in full swing with the world's leading designers presenting their latest collections.

2 of 13 Ronit Zilkha's highly decorated outfits catch the eye...

3 of 13 ...as do designers Zowie Broach and Brian Kirkby's experimental designs for Boudicca, worn by the likes of Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman.

4 of 13 Away from her familiar role on the catwalk Claudia Schiffer sits among the invited guests and fashion buyers.

5 of 13 Feminine styles with a light individual touches dominate Tracey Boyd's show...

6 of 13 ...while recent graduate Emma Cook's designs are already favoured by Kylie Minogue and Samantha Morton.

7 of 13 Designer Suzanna Burgess (right) takes a bow at the end of her show, one of over 50 held through the week.

8 of 13 Madonna and Elizabeth Hurley are among Elspeth Gibson's more glamorous clients, though she has also produced a teen range for Littlewoods.

9 of 13 Designer Betty Jackson recently celebrated 21 years of her own label.

10 of 13 Michiko Koshino (right) is congratulated by model Jodie Kidd after her show.

11 of 13 Designer J Maskrey who began her career as a make-up artist now sells her glamorous clothes to many top stars including Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez and Britney.

12 of 13 Jenny Packham's designs use intricate hand-beading on delicate fabrics and are favoured by Sharon Stone, Nicole Kidman and Kate Moss.

13 of 13 Polish born Arkadius Weremczuk flamboyant designs are curvaceous and sexy and loved by Christina Aguileira and Alicia Keys.