Our Favorite Shows of London Fashion Week SS26

The Spring/Summer 2026 season of London Fashion Week is almost over and in the last few days, we've seen plenty of our favorite brands and designers return to the runway, spotted major celebrities sitting in the front row and witnessed the debut of upcoming collaborations. The season started strong with secondhand fashion shows courtesy of eBay and Vinted, followed by a masterclass in sculpture from Harris Reed and a star-studded event from H&M.

Next up, we immersed ourselves in Dreaming Eli's femme-forward wonderland, along with cheerlore-loaded runway from Chopova Lowena and new designers to watch courtesy of FASHION EAST. Not long after that, we were treated to a nostalgic collection courtesy of Mains, another much-needed Simone Rocha x Crocs collaboration and the transcendent showcase from Dilara Findikoglu — not forgetting the closing show from Burberry still to come.

Continue reading to learn more about the best shows and collections this season, and stay tuned for more fashion week coverage coming soon from Milan.

Secondhand Fashion from eBay and Vinted

It's been a few seasons since secondhand fashion made its debut on the runway and now, we can't imagine London Fashion Week without it. Kicking things off with eBay's "Endless Runway," styled by Amy Bannerman, the show featured pre-loved looks courtesy of  Ahluwalia, Conner Ives and ERDEM, complete with slogan tees, Havaianas and killer accessories.

Vinted was up next, partnering with Oxfam to present "Style for Change," styled by Bay Garnett. With a stellar cast of British athletes, artists and personalities, the showcase featured the likes of singer Sam Ryder, Paralympian Kadeena Cox and activist Munroe Bergdorf.

Harris Reed's Gilded Moment

Harris Reed, known for his exaggerated silhouettes and play on proportions, brought a sense of pomp to SS26. Matching the decadent vibe of the Victorian Gothic architecture of the St Pancras Hotel setting, Reed's fabrics were the result of a renewed partnership with luxury wallpaper experts Fromental. However, the overriding theme of "The Aviary" was the juxtaposition of two opposing ideas: containment, explored through cage-like constructions, and freedom, brought to life through wing-like structures.

H&M's London Spectacular

The high-street fashion brand brought its A-game to LFW with what can only be described as a blockbuster. Part runway, part concert, part living magazine, the show featured a lineup that was nothing short of sensational: Romeo Beckham, Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser, Amelia Gray and Lila Moss all walked, alongside Lola Young, who made her runway debut and entertained the starry crowd, which included Central Cee, Little Simz, Emily Ratajkowski, flowerovlove and the inimitable Bus Auntie, Bemi Orojuogun. H&M's Studio line opened proceedings, before the first chapter of H&M FW25 took over with Britpop aplomb. Rounding off proceedings, the second chapter of H&M A/W25 was unveiled, which Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head Designer & Creative Advisor H&M, described as "a tribute to self-expression and personal style." Very London, indeed.

Di Petsa's Grecian Odyssey

Titled "The Archaeology of Self," Di Petsa's 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 lies underneath, this season's Di Petsa show did the very same, only with models, mud and Greek-inspired designs.

Chopova Lowena's Cheerlore

Chopova Lowena presented a masterclass in teamwork this season, taking us back to the good ole high-school days, but with a twist. Presenting its "Cheerlore" collection, the set was complete with fluffy mascots, neon lights and plenty of chips, followed by a thumping soundtrack and a vibrant spirit. Taking inspiration from American football, cheerleading and Southern Bulgarian "karakachani" costumes, the result was a blend of individuality, contemporary varsity and clashing colors.

Labrum's Musical Extravaganza

We know from the last few seasons that Labrum doesn't do anything by halves, and for the brand's SS26 showcase during LFW, designer Foday Dumbuya took things up a notch. Following last season's Abbey Road debut, Labrum took us to church, presenting a full collection designed in collaboration with adidas. Featuring a myriad of performers like Nigerian artist Obongjayar, SS26 was presented on stage with live instruments, spoken word and poetry readings along with traditional garments, prints and accessories.

Karina Bond's Futuristic Fantasy

Forget AI-generated illusions, Karina Bond's SS26 collection, "The Midnight Sun", is crafting the future for real. In a truly stunning display of innovation, Bond uses a 3D pen to draw zero-waste, biodegradable garments from thin air, creating what she calls a "futuristic second skin." The finale golden gown, she told us backstage post-show, was assembled from 5,000 individually drawn discs (5kg of TPU filament) and took over six weeks to construct. "I want to be one of the first designers to create fully wearable 3D printed clothing," she explained. "So that [when you go into the store] there's no stock: you just go in, get 3D scanned, pick the outfit and it is printed to perfectly fit your body."

Completedworks' Spiritual Connection

Anna Jewsbury loves nothing more than to put on a show. This season, she and playwright Laura Waldren tapped Texan actor and veritable style muse Jerry Hall to take on the role of shopping guest presenter and mystic. As ever, the comedic drama's playful exterior belies a deeper message, examining the absurdities of modern consumer culture with Jewsbury's traditional wit and style. Hall's magical touch gives her the ability to read the history of objects and their previous owners, while around her, the jewellery pieces themselves reflected a mix of romanticism and minimalism, set amid a background of powder blue furniture and Completedworks' homeware.

Toga's Elevated "Basics"

Yasuko Furuta of Toga aimed to return to basics this season, following her previous collection, which explored form and formality more rigorously. Inspired by the late, great Swedish American Pop Art sculptor Claes Oldenburg, Furuta chose to focus on the classics – garments like white button-downs, flip flops, a football-style tee – and cast them anew. The NTS Radio collab sneak peek, which featured the NTS logo alongside her rose motif, was also great fun.

Ahluwalia's Grand Return

Having skipped last February's schedule, Priya Ahluwalia is so back. "Last season, I was maybe not having the best time," she said post-show. "But this year I feel so much better and I've let go of things that weren't serving me, and I think you can see that in the collection." Taking over the conservatory-style atrium of the NoMad Hotel in London, her "Affinity" collection was an exploration of love. The lineup featured all her classics – tailoring, denim, knitwear, separates and party dressing for both women and men – but in a lighter way. In the designer's own words: "It feels fresh, it feels chic."

Skepta's "Eurotrash" MAINS Show

Skepta's MAINS returned to the runway this season, presenting its SS26 "Eurotrash" collection alongside a Beats collaboration. Inspired by the artist's upbringing and memories of watching Eurotrash as a young boy, the showcase played with familiar logos, typographies and designs, reimagined through the lens of today. "The energy and bright set design have left a mark in my mind forever. Euro Trash, a colourful show about all things fashion, it was unapologetically rude and undeniably erotic, a dream world," Skepta explains in the show notes.

Richard Quinn's Operatic Showcase

Naomi Campbell set the tone for Richard Quinn's Couture-inspired, Operatic show. His sea of '50s-style silhouettes was embellished to the nines with velvet bows, diamantes and camellia details aplenty, because in the world of Quinn, more really is more. In the collection of 52 dresses, there were black and white numbers, pastels, carnation reds, and, of course, an array of bridal gowns.

Harri's Ready-to-Wear Debut

Known for its signature inflatables, balloon pants and latex, Harri took things in a different direction this season. Presenting the brand's first-ever ready-to-wear offering, the "MuseumWear" collection featured a slew of subtle latex layers and shorts, paired with printed denim, teeny-tiny bags and plenty of layering. Of course, a few inflatable looks slipped through the next, because it wouldn't be a HARRI show without them, with the final look modelled by former Love Island UK contestant and current sustainability advocate, Brett Staniland.

"For us, designing this ready-to-wear line has been liberating because we found our freedom here. This collection isn't about performance. It's about access. It's about translating the surreal into the everyday without losing its pulse," explained designer Harikrishnan in a press release.

LP's Gaia-Inspired Dreamscape

Staged at The Mandrake Hotel, Rick Owens approved designer Leo Prothmann gathered friends and collaborators, including Brooke Candy, to walk at his SS26 show inspired by the Greek Earth Goddess, Gaia. The London-based designer shares in the press notes: "I have been thinking of Gaia. Not the myth alone, but a mother whose body is the earth. In these hours, when freedoms tremble and identities are made to answer for themselves, I ask: where does she live now?" For Prothmann, she's found in an army of guardians, blacksmiths and "women of the night" adorned in leather-heavy silhouettes, sculptured bomber jackets, draped gowns and an artisanal collaboration with Converse. If Leo Prothmann wasn't already on your radar, this is a designer you need to know.

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