London showcases the best international design

Sport has left the limelight in London and handed over the focus to design. London is now receiving the attention of the international design world as we host numerous creative events across the capital.

Lady Gaga with her floral headpiece at Philip Treacy's first show in London for 10 years
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Today is the last day of London Fashion Week based in Somerset House and with shows at various locations across the capital. Always one of the best is Burberry, who attracted the current sporting celebs Victoria Pendleton and Andy Murray to their show on Monday. Focusing on volume, jewel colours and new shapes, this luxury brand never fails to deliver a stunning show.

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As we say farewell to the Fashion Pack and they jet off to Milan, the 10th London Design Festival opens across the capital. An extensive range of exhibitions, events, workshops, talks and tours will be taking place to promote the design capital of the world. With over 200 events, the majority of which are free, the London Design Festival programme reflects the widest possible range of design interests. www.londondesignfestival.com/

In the Brompton Design District www.bromptondesigndistrict.com/ you can visit a 12 roomed house, each room given a design experiment by a different designer. 

The V & A have an abundance of special exhibitions and the dome over the main entrance called the Cupola, has been used as an exhibition space showing the magical living patchwork installation ‘Prism’. www.londondesignfestival.com/profiles/london-design-festival-va-0

Design Junction, an old 1960s Sorting Office, showcases more than 100 world-class international brands, temporary restaurants, flash factories and live entertainment in a vibrant and relaxed space. http://thedesignjunction.co.uk

A host of craft makers will be exhibiting in the Old Truman Brewery at the multi faceted TENT London http://www.tentlondon.co.uk and at Earls Court you will find four days of leading contemporary lifestyle design at 100% Design. www.100percentdesign.co.uk/   Recognising the importance of design bloggers, Knoll has created a dedicated VIP lounge.

The Southbank Centre will host the 15th annual Designersblock, featuring furniture, lighting ceramics, graphics and installations in the Royal Festival Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Hall. www.verydesignersblock.com/2009/2012/05/28/designersblock-london-2012/

London has stamina and enjoys being the focus of global attention, there is no doubt.