The lattes, the walkable flats, the taxi drivers who appear at just the right momentthere are some things that we just cant imagine tackling London Fashion Week without.
We asked a number of fashion insiders to share their LFW essentials. The results were a mix of the familiar (who can function without an iPhone these days?), the fashionable (a Joseph leopard-print coat) and surprisingwitness Jackie Lees cute puppy snap.
Click through the gallery above to see some of the industrys LFW must-haves, and tell us: what cant you live without during LFW? (Hint: ELLEuk.com!)
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Antipodium, fashion brand: ‘The one thing that Geoffrey (or most of our office for that matter) CANNOT do without during LFW....Diet Coke.’
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Alex Eagle, Joseph global PR: ‘I love the JOSEPH Leopard coat because it is chic, warm, cool and fun and everything you could want possibly want in a coat. It’s not leaving my back for a season!’
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Susie Lau, Style Bubble founder: ‘I get very antisocial sometimes during fashion week. Sometimes I just want to sit down, not talk to anyone and see the show, so the orange headphones are so bright, it's clear that you're listening to the iPod. Actually come to think of it, for most of my life, I'm rarely seen without my headphones on.’
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Eudon Choi, designer: ‘It's Korean red ginseng tea! I am making a tea with this every morning mixed with Manuka honey when it gets close to fashion week so I can keep my immune system strong.’
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Pauline Dallet, Theyskens' Theory European press manager: ‘Theyskens' Theory Combat boots. Perfect easy shoes to run around but still very stylish and easy to mix with any cool outfits.’
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Charlotte Rey, Acne Paper editor: ‘Aside from practicalities and weather, my Acne khaki shearling jacket and the lucky charm given to me by filmmaker Jamie Delaney will come with me everywhere'
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Jackie Lee, designer: ‘My dog is super sunny and full of happiness.’
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Rosanna Falconer, BFC digital marketing executive: ‘This bejewelled peacock dazzles like a catwalk accessory, but its crystals disguise the tech beneath: it is an iPhone cover, essential as I tweet on the go for the @LondonFashionWk official Twitter account.’
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Sheila McKain, DAKS head of womenswear and accessories: ‘I can't get through LFW without Starbucks to keep me going round the clock, TIGI dry hair shampoo, my Chanel cream compact and nail varnish.’
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Sara Byworth, RMO partner: 'Flat shoes! Especially my Tabitha Simmons striped Dollys.'
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Tamara Rothstein, stylist: I can't get through LFW without fresh food from Whole Foods, Jurlique lip cream and moisturizer in the day, and then in the evening my Chanel eyeliner and eyeshadow.’
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Susie Erskine, Christian Louboutin worldwide online PR manager: ‘My messenger bag to keep my hands free for tweeting. Sweets from the best old fashioned sweet shop in London which happens to be right next to the shows. The London Guns Louboutin playlist on my Spotify app to listen to while stuck in LFW traffic. And of course heels that can survive the cobblestones at Somerset House!’