Modern classics: Elegant London fashion on the streets of Knightsbridge

As London welcomes fashion week, we visit the bustling retail district to celebrate the best in British design

Modern classics London fashion week — He wears an outfit by Dunhill

Revising history

Perched on London’s achingly fashionable Sloane Street is the newly reopened Belmond Cadogan Hotel, a cultural institution in its own right. With its rich history and spectacular new design, the over-100-year-old building maintains its classic red-bricked, English baroque architecture, while offering modern touches – think contemporary works from British artists alongside plush handcrafted furnishings.

Several of its 54 rooms and suites come with the added luxury of an in-room library, offering a curated selection of books to be enjoyed as you gaze out over the verdant Cadogan Place Gardens. One night here and you’ll understand why the likes of Oscar Wilde and Lillie Langtree were big fans. belmond.com