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L ondon Fashion Week starts on February 17 with its usual ranks of well-heeled A-list celebrities seeking the best seats on runway front rows alongside magazine editors, influencers and retail buyers. With 127 brands taking part there will be plenty of looks and themes for devoted followers of fashion to spot. But there is one other business trend that has already emerged — the increasing number of clothing and accessories labels that are eyeing shop openings in the capital’s Zone 1. New figures from property consultants Savills show 21 international fashion and footwear brands opened debut London stores last year....
