Gold carvings, vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows cast a sacred glow over Dreaming Eli's Spring/Summer 2026 show at London Fashion Week. Staged inside the Gothic-style St. Cyprian's Church in Marylebone, an ethereal soundtrack echoed through the nave, supported by the delicate strum of a live harpist, as models glided slowly down the aisle with a screen of gilded gold behind them.A love letter to women everywhere, the show was titled "My Name is Amore," with the collection marking a tran...

Fashion East has once again put on quite a show. On September 19 at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), the talent incubator presented three rising talents for Spring/Summer 2026, reminding us why London Fashion Week is the hub for emerging talent.The non-profit organization founded by Lulu Kennedy has been churning out stars for 25 years now, with alumni including Simone Rocha, Martine Rose and Wales Bonner. To honor this anniversary, the ICA hosted not only the runway show but also a ret...

Natasha Zinko's Spring/Summer 2026 collection opened with a hangover. Not the literal kind, but a nod to the cultural hangover of an internet generation glued to the glowing carousel of TikTok trends and Instagram aesthetics.At London Fashion Week, the Ukrainian-born, London-based designer took the stage at Soho's nightclub The Box and, as always, she came with a message. For SS26, Zinko reflects on how in fashion these days everything feels staged, rehearsed and algorithmically optimized. This ...

Di Petsa's fashion week shows always take the form of incredibly immersive and beautiful performances. This season at London Fashion Week, the designer's Spring/Summer 2026 showcase featured everything from mud-clad angels and goddesses to performative men.Titled "The Archaeology of Self," the transcendent showcase looked to explore the inner workings of our psyche in the same way that we look at ancient temples. Focusing on the way archaeologists brush away "centuries of earth" to reveal what's...