Forget Paris, New York and Milan, there is only one place for fashionistas to be seen this summer and it’s London Gatwick Airport.


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From the 6th – 9th August, stylists to the stars, Gok Wan and Kirsty Drury, will be descending on the airport to host its very own Gatwick Fashion Week and provide passengers heading off on holiday with this season’s hottest style and fashion tips.

Whether it’s ditzy floral prints from Accessorize, gladiator sandals from Carvela or a fabulous maxi dresses – Gatwick Fashion Week will feature the very best that the airport has to offer and the fantastic discounts that can be found.

Complete with a glamorous catwalk ‘runway’ in the North Terminal, Gatwick Fashion Week will see models showcase a selection of men‘s, women‘s and kid‘s summer holiday staples that can be found in the airport’s stores – some of which have been recommended by fashion guru Gok himself.

And if that’s not enough, to get travellers into the right holiday mood, passengers in need of some summer styling and will be able to head to Gatwick Fashion Week’s grooming area, where Kirsty and her team of will be on hand to demonstrate how to achieve the perfect beach or evening look. Plus, top make up artists from MAC and hair experts will be able to add a finishing touch to all summer makeovers.

If you are lucky enough to be heading to London Gatwick Airport this summer, make sure you refrain from last minute high street shopping and save your pennies for the departure lounge where you’ll find a whole host of top retailers such as Ted Baker, Mango, All Saints and Superdry, all offering up to 30 per cent off high street prices.

So treat yourself to a new holiday wardrobe before you fly and become the belle of the beach at a fraction of the price.