Models on the catwalk at the spring/summer 2012 London Fashion Week.

London Fashion Week returns to the capital today showcasing the latest collections by international designers. Here are some facts and figures about the event.

- 105 catwalk shows and 30 presentations will take place over five days.

- Catwalk shows will run from February 17 to February 21, with menswear shows on February 22.

- The Exhibition, where more than 120 designer brands are set to showcase their autumn/winter 2012 collections, will also run from February 17 to February 22.

- More than 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the biannual event.

- Fashion Week is organised by the British Fashion Council, which was set up in 1983 to promote British fashion internationally through fashion weeks, exhibitions and showcasing events.

- The value of the UK fashion industry to the UK economy is £21 billion, according to the council.

- It is estimated that orders of more than £100 million are placed during London Fashion Week each season.

- The main show space is in historic Somerset House but designers also present their collections in a variety of locations around the city including the Royal Courts of Justice and the old Eurostar terminal.

- It is classed as one of the ‘big four’ fashion weeks around the globe alongside New York, Paris and Milan.