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From Rebecca Ogunribido's exploration of Yoruba heritage and Safiya Shakirova's tribute to the strength and traditions of Kazakh women to Raven's celebration of Hong Kong's Yum Cha culture, the nominated collections showcase fashion's unique ability to tell stories, preserve cultural identity and spark meaningful conversations

Recent conversations around the state of British fashion have often been accompanied by sighs of worry. But King's annual fashion show, which took place on 20th March 2026, was a reminder that the industry's future is in confident hands. Showcasing the work of emerging designers and models drawn entirely from the student body, the evening was a testament to homegrown talent

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.

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.

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

Courtesy of Idea PR In the heart of Shoreditch, at the centre of one of London’s most creative and fashionable neighbourhoods, a minimalist studio provided the perfect backdrop for Naomi Hart’s AW26 catwalk. Tucked away from the main road, we made our way into New Inn Yard, a chic cobbled lane blending modern sleekness with colourful graffiti and industrial brick façades. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the usual sight of the area’s corporate workers was replaced by a myriad of

Walking into the presentation space, one is first met with the projection of a dreamlike trance, transporting the viewer into a space that feels hypnotic. On the floor are several piles of blue and brown pillows, with intricate floral motif frames printed on each side.

What began as quiet uncertainty soon dissolved into enthusiasm, flashes of cameras and the rising hum of conversation. This was Modern Circuit, a limited-edition collaboration between Hackney-based leather goods brand Nosakhari London and multidisciplinary designer Tega Akinola, presented on the first day of London Fashion Week.