There's an undeniable enchanting mystique to emerging designers based in London and the energy they infuse into London Fashion Week. It's typically a pulsating, unrefined and ambitious essence--something that truly defines the uniqueness of the British capital as a hub for freedom of expression and youthful creativity.Even in just its sophomore collection, Chopova Lowena, the brainchild of Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Irons, has already become a favorite on the schedule. Their blend of aestheti...

In Ahluwalia's Spring/Summer 2024 collection, titled "Acknowledgements," Priya Ahluwalia embarked on a journey of creative rediscovery. Her research delved into various facets of history, spanning music, film, art, fashion and social justice.Ahluwalia uncovered the works of creators and thinkers whose names are often overlooked and whose accomplishments are less recognized. This was particularly true for artists and creatives of color, who frequently suffer from cultural erasure. References incl...

JW Anderson's Spring/Summer 2024 collection was a schooling in craft. Expanding on LOEWE's Polly Pocket and Sims silhouettes, Jonathan Anderson unveiled a new structured mold in the form of sturdy, clay-inspired garments. The clay motif was initiated as a red haring in the show invitation, as the brand gifted attendees a block of clay the day before the show. Always one to play with proportions, curvature and draping, JW Anderson proves, once again, "Plainness that is not so plain."Read on to he...

For Spring/Summer 2024, Dublin-born, London-based designer, Sinéad O'Dwyer brought us back to her alma mater, The Royal College of Art, situated in the art-rich district of Kensington and Chelsea, near iconic landmarks like The Royal Albert Hall and The Royal College of Music. The collection, dubbed "Assembly," provided an intimate dialogue about the body-positivity designer's experiences as an art student, the creative processes behind her work and the industry's expectations regarding body de...