Their checkered pattern is instantly identifiable around the world - it's a fact that fashion house Burberry is very proud of.

The British label was founded in the mid-19th century by 21-year-old Thomas Burberry as a store that sold outdoor garments and fabrics.

After establishing stores in London, the brand eventually evolved into a luxury label that focused heavily on developing it's tartan pattern on hand bags, outerwear and scarves.

Today, the company has sales worth more than $2 billion a year and has stores in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe.

Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey has helped to rejuvenate the historic company, recruiting younger stars to advertise the brand - most notable was Harry Potter's Emma Watson.

The company also has a strong social media presence on networking sites Facebook and Twitter.

During this year's London Fashion Week, Bailey will be tweeting throughout the week and Burberry are planning a very special event for the launch of their collection.

Here's a look at highlights for this year's London Fashion Week.
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British fashion designer Betty Jackson is well-known across fashion circles for her beautiful clothing and is even responsible for designing the outrageous costumes on the hit television series, "Absolutely Fabulous."

Jackson first got her start in the fashion industry in 1973 when she began as a design assistant with Wendy Dagworthy.

She moved on to a few other positions before she set up her own design company.

Jackson has a flagship store on Brompton Road and has also designed collections for some of the UK's leading high street retailers including Debenhams and Marks and Spencer.

Jackson is preparing to launch her latest collection at this year's London Fashion Week and will be speaking to CNN and answering any questions you might have about the industry.

Please leave your question for Betty Jackson below and be sure to include where you're writing from.

If you want a bit of bohemian glamour, look no further than Matthew Williamson - he's the UK born designer who has brought a kaleidoscope of color to the runway and the red carpet.

Williamson was initially known for his print skills and got his first break in the industry working with the British fashion company Monsoon and Accessorize.

But it was in 1997 that he burst into the spotlight with his very own debut collection.

His exotic shades wowed the fashion world and his clothing instantly became a staple for celebrities.

Williamson is showing his new collection during this month's London Fashion Week so here is your chance to have your questions answered by this well-known designer.

Please leave your questions for him below and be sure to include where you're writing from.

Holding the title of successfully sailing around the world is not an easy title, but imagine being the youngest person to ever do it as well.

Australian teen Jessica Watson departed Sydney on October 18, 2009 and headed eastbound across the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic and then the Indian Ocean.

While on the journey, Jessica encountered difficult weather conditions and on several occasions found herself in a battle against the ocean.

In May 2010, some eight months later, Jessica became the youngest person to sail around the world non-stop and unassisted.

Here's your chance to have your questions answered by this young adventurer.

Please leave your questions below and be sure to include where you're writing from.