Victoria Beckham judges London Fashion Week catwalk showdown
Victoria Beckham judges the 2013 International Woolmark Prize Final as part of London Fashion Week. Credit: Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment
The Spice Girl-turned fashion giant was on the judging panel of the International Woolmark Prize which celebrates designs made from wool - a fabric that she has described as "one of the most special of all materials".
Six finalists from around the world competed against each other to win more than £67,000, the opportunity to have their clothes sold in shops such as Harvey Nichols in London and Bergdorf Goodman in New York, plus invaluable industry recognition.
Beckham, 38, was joined on the panel at the ME Hotel in central London by fellow fashion heavyweights Donatella Versace and Diane Von Furstenberg.
Victoria Beckham judges the 2013 International Woolmark Prize Final. Credit: Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment
The mother of four, whose dress designs have been worn by stars such as Beyonce, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez, has admitted she is not afraid to cuddle up in some wool.
Victoria Beckham judges the contest. Credit: Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment
Christian Wijnants from Belgium was crowned the winner by the nine-strong panel of influential industry figures., beating fellow finalists Dion Lee from Australia, Ban Xiao Xue from China, Pankaj and Nidhi from India, designer duo Dressedundressed from Japan and Sophie Theallet from America.
Rihanna appears after the Rihanna for River Island Autumn/Winter 2013 catwalk show on day two of London Fashion Week. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Journalists and photographers were made to stand outside for almost two hours before they were allowed in to set up their equipment for Rihanna's show, a collaboration with River Island.
The show, at the Old Sorting Office in Central London, was due to start at 9pm but did not start until almost an hour later.
Rihanna launched her new collections at London's famous fashion event. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The music superstar swapped a catwalk for a stage separated into compartments which the models moved between to the sound of loud hip hop music.
The clothes on offer were of a raunchy street-style theme - with bra tops, dresses slashed to the thigh, tummy-baring tank tops and thigh-high boots.
Music star Rihanna. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Rihanna finally came out at the end to give the designer's customary bow and was dressed in a short black dress, sparking necklace and plenty of bracelets.
Here's a selection of other images from day two (Saturday) of London Fashion Week:
Models during the Rihanna for River Island Autumn/Winter 2013 show. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Press Association ImagesA model walks the catwalk at London Fashion Week. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Press Association ImagesModels on the catwalk during the Pam Hogg Autumn/Winter 2013 catwalk show. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association ImagesModels on the catwalk during the Pam Hogg Autumn/Winter 2013 presentation. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association ImagesSinger Pixie Lott arrives at the show. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/Press Association ImagesMollie King, Frankie Sandford, Atlanta de Cadanet and Laura Carmichael watch the show. Credit: Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick/Empics EntertainmentFashionistas seen outside Somerset House. Credit: Sophie Duval/EMPICS EntertainmentFashionistas attend the London show. Credit: Sophie Duval/EMPICS EntertainmentThe London Fashion Show has attracted thousands of visitors. Credit: Sophie Duval/EMPICS EntertainmentModels on the catwalk during the Pam Hogg Autumn/Winter 2013 catwalk show. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association Images
