Article: New York v London ; Their fashion shows got glitterati; all we got was Jerry Springer. By Jonathan Thompson and Lauren Veevers

In fashion terms, it was not only a mismatch; it was a bona fide disaster. New York's fashion week earlier this month had a glittering cast of trendsetters packing the front rows, from Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenberg to Nicole Richie and L'il Kim. In London meanwhile, until the last day, Jerry Springer was about the best we could do.

Once again, London fashion week proved blander, less innovative and less noticeable than its New York counterpart. It is a trend causing no little consternation in the London fashion world, particularly after Paul Smith became the latest big name to consider a permanent move abroad.

Hamish Bowles, US Vogue's European editor-at-large, said London's ...

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