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In the face of chaos and politics, fashion seems unimportant. When looking at the beauty of colour, the art of design, and the reverence of fashion, politics often seems too dull and depressing a subject to give attention to.

“Actually, I think it’s the moment when the worm comes out from the cocoon,” says Kuo Wei, when asked where his AW26 collection begins. “That moment is the eclosion. It’s becoming into a new form.” It’s a strange, specific word for a strange, specific idea, and it turns out to explain the whole collection in one image.

A visit to La Galerie Dior immerses viewers into the life of Dior and haute couture. The exhibit takes you through a journey of history, craftsmanships and archival pieces, showing the process which led to the iconic fashion. Serving as both a tribute and insight, we are able to understand how Dior’s legacy still thrives today.

O Que Fica, meaning “What Stays...” is a collection which symbolises grief, loss, and its manifestation seen through fabric, texture, and silhouette. The brand’s inclination toward storytelling and emotional, embodied experience was demonstrated during the show.

Photo Courtesy of Second Life Markets What began as a garage sale in suburban Perth has grown into an international network of carefully curated vintage markets. Founded by Stella Brackenridge and Meg Charnaud, Second Life Markets  brings together independent sellers, collectors, and communities through events that celebrate pre-loved fashion and the stories behind it. Since launching in the UK in 2023, the markets have become a regular fixture in East London, transforming st

Coming from a fashion landscape known for its minimalist designs, Fam Irvoll stands out for her fun, bold and vibrant style. As we are often bombarded with the rhetoric of being serious and grown-up, Irvoll reminds us to embrace our inner child and whimsy. For this fashion season, Irvoll brought to the runway a playful collection that rejuvenated the audience that was present.

Friday, February 20, Brushfield Street, Spitalfields On this second day of fashion week, an interesting crowd dressed in their most extravagant attire gathers as passersby look on, intrigued. For the former, it must be a freak show; for the latter, it is a laboratory of self-expression and a contest judged by street photographers. Who came to discover the creations, who came to be seen? If you ask the guests, they don’t know what to expect from the show. After all, it is on

The process is the point. Not the final polish, nor the manufactured finish, but the missteps, revisions and persistence in between. For its debut at London Fashion Week, The Ouze builds a narrative around creation itself - the act of making as both method and message.

There is something energising about arriving at a London Fashion Week show while the city carries on as usual - people cutting through Hyde Park, rushing to escape the rain, the tube packed as always. No one expects London to slow down for fashion week. Inside St John’s Church, though, the atmosphere definitely shifts. Art Hearts Fashion feels approachable, but the runway still carries weight. The concept is straightforward: a curated showcase of designers from different coun

Overcaffeinated, overwhelmed, determined. The studio disappears beneath fabric swatches, annotated sketches, and reminders of deadlines looming just around the corner.