Goodbye frump, hello TikTok: M&S to celebrate 100 years with London fashion week show

According to The Guardian, Marks and Spencer is marking a century in fashion with a major statement: a catwalk show at London Fashion Week this September. The British high-street retailer is joining the luxury lineup alongside brands like Burberry and Alexander McQueen—a significant cultural shift. Once dismissed as frumpy, M&S has been winning over younger audiences with recent fashion-forward shows at Silverstone and Ibiza. The September show will showcase both women's and menswear collections, signaling the brand's transformation from practical retail staple to credible fashion authority.

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