Sadiq Khan is set to play a significant role in an event which has been dubbed ‘London’s answer to the Met Gala’.
The Mayor will be one among several high-profile figures involved in Vogue World, a fashion and culture show which will kick off London Fashion Week.
Mr Khan will feature in the September event alongside Naomi Campbell, Stormzy, Michaela Coel, and Sir Ian McKellen.
A video teaser for the event on TikTok shows the mayor smiling at Victoria Beckham as she joins him on a London bus. Khaby Lame – the most-followed user of TikTok – also stars in the 12-second clip.
Vogue has said that 100 per cent of net ticket proceeds from the event will go towards performing arts organisations including the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House, the Rambert Dance Company, and the Royal Ballet.
A spokeswoman for Mr Khan told the Standard: “The Mayor is delighted that London is hosting this year’s Vogue World and is keen to do all he can to champion and support what will be a significant event for the capital.
“Last year’s event in New York was a huge success and London will put on a fantastic showcase of our world-leading culture and creativity, featuring theatre, music, dance, opera, art and fashion.
“Our culture and creative industries help to drive our economy and this will be a brilliant opportunity to shine a global spotlight on some of our incredible grassroots and homegrown talent as we work towards building a better London for everyone.”
It is understood that Mr Khan – and his deputy mayor for culture, Justine Simons OBE – met earlier this year with Edward Enninful OBE, British Vogue’s editor-in-chief, to discuss the event.
A press release on Vogue’s website says Mr Khan will feature in “new images” produced as part of the show, but his office did not rule out further involvement in the event, which is being kept tightly under wraps.
Vogue World will take place on the evening of September 14 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and is planned to include a red carpet outside, a catwalk show within, and live performances overseen by director Stephen Daldry.
