spring summer 2010 The Expert's Guide to Fashion Week Packing

A Moleskin notebook - simple, stylish, durable and good quality.

Plain hard back notebook, £12.50, by Moleskine

Packing for fashion week is an incredibly tricky task. How to work spring’s essential pieces while braving winter temperatures? How to master the perfect comfortable/stylish balance? And how to cram five week’s of fabulous outfits into one suitcase? We asked some of the industry’s hottest names from Garance Doré to Erin Mullaney, plus of course our very own Lorraine Candy, Mademoiselle and more, to see what they’re planning to take with them. Click through to find out more…

I love my Rick Owens wedges. I would feel too self-conscious wearing a full-on heel (I'm a tom-boy at heart) but these strike that lovely balance of being smart and cool at the same time - not to mention comfortable.

Black leather wegde boots, £735.66, by Rick Owens at Net-a-Porter

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Packing for fashion week is an incredibly tricky task. How to work spring’s essential pieces while braving winter temperatures? How to master the perfect comfortable/stylish balance? And how to cram five week’s of fabulous outfits into one suitcase? We asked some of the industry’s hottest names from Garance Doré to Erin Mullaney, plus of course our very own Lorraine Candy, Mademoiselle and more, to see what they’re planning to take with them. Click through to find out more…

One of the giant totes at Marc by Marc Jacobs. You can stuff anything in them, all the look-books, business cards, line-sheets etc that you collect over LFW.

Paisley print tote, £20, by Marc by Marc Jacobs (0207 399 1690)

Packing for fashion week is an incredibly tricky task. How to work spring’s essential pieces while braving winter temperatures? How to master the perfect comfortable/stylish balance? And how to cram five week’s of fabulous outfits into one suitcase? We asked some of the industry’s hottest names from Garance Doré to Erin Mullaney, plus of course our very own Lorraine Candy, Mademoiselle and more, to see what they’re planning to take with them. Click through to find out more…

I always pack a scarf - something soft and comforting like Lily and Lionel, Madeleine Thompson or Ahilya.

Turquoise leopard print scarf, £85, by Lily & Lionel

Packing for fashion week is an incredibly tricky task. How to work spring’s essential pieces while braving winter temperatures? How to master the perfect comfortable/stylish balance? And how to cram five week’s of fabulous outfits into one suitcase? We asked some of the industry’s hottest names from Garance Doré to Erin Mullaney, plus of course our very own Lorraine Candy, Mademoiselle and more, to see what they’re planning to take with them. Click through to find out more…

A Bodyamr dress for all the parties!

Coral silk crepe dress, £595, and belt, £295, by Bodyamr at Start (0207 729 3334)

Packing for fashion week is an incredibly tricky task. How to work spring’s essential pieces while braving winter temperatures? How to master the perfect comfortable/stylish balance? And how to cram five week’s of fabulous outfits into one suitcase? We asked some of the industry’s hottest names from Garance Doré to Erin Mullaney, plus of course our very own Lorraine Candy, Mademoiselle and more, to see what they’re planning to take with them. Click through to find out more…

Jackie Dixon, photographer/stylist and founder of www.ShowMeYourWardrobe.com

Packing for fashion week is an incredibly tricky task. How to work spring’s essential pieces while braving winter temperatures? How to master the perfect comfortable/stylish balance? And how to cram five week’s of fabulous outfits into one suitcase? We asked some of the industry’s hottest names from Garance Doré to Erin Mullaney, plus of course our very own Lorraine Candy, Mademoiselle and more, to see what they’re planning to take with them. Click through to find out more…