CHRISTOPHER KANE UNVEILS NEW COLLECTION; CAROLINE RUSH TALKS BREXIT

British designer Christopher Kane unveiled his new spring/summer 2017 at London Fashion Week, Monday (19 SEPT. 2016).

The show was attended by U.S. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, model Poppy Delevingne and Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council.

Rush described the collection - which featured bold prints and metallic shades - as a highlight of London Fashion Week so far.

"It's hard not to reference him as a true innovator. There was a real play on fabrication... there was a reference to his graduate collection - but beautifully made and pulled together. I think everyone has walked out saying that has set the bar," she said.

With fashionistas from all over the world flocking to London for the five day event, Rush also discussed whether the U.K.'s recent vote to leave the European Union has been bad for business.

"There's been a lot of talk about Brexit over the last few days - of course, it's the first fashion week post the vote. But, over the summer months we've seen a bounce in luxury and retail sales and I think there's a slow element of confidence," she said

"It's definitely not something that the industry wanted, but like any business decision or challenge, you look for the opportunities in it and you overcome the challenges when they come."

London Fashion Week draws to a close on Tuesday, 20 September.

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London, 19 September 2016

1. Wide shot interior of venue

2. Medium shot model Poppy Delevingne

3. Various shots Christopher Kane spring/summer 2017 collection

4. Various shots final pass

5. Wide of designer Christopher Kane receiving applause (Anna Wintour in shot at end of show)

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council - on Christopher Kane's show:

"Well we've had an incredible four days so far. We've got one day to go. I've just come out of the Christopher Kane show and it's hard not to reference him as a true innovator. There was a real play on fabrication, on different takes and references to previous - there was a reference to his graduate collection - but beautifully made and pulled together and I think everyone has walked out saying that has set the bar and let's see what's to follow."

7. Medium shot Caroline Rush walking

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council - on whether Britain's vote to leave the European Union is impacting the fashion industry:

"Well, there's been a lot of talk about Brexit over the last few days - of course, it's the first fashion week post the vote. But over the summer months we've seen a bounce in luxury and retail sales and I think there's a sort of slow element of confidence. It's definitely not something that the industry wanted, but like any business decision or challenge, you look for the opportunities in it and you overcome the challenges when they come."

9. Wide shot Caroline Rush walking