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LFW AW26: Julien Macdonald and Joseph return to a packed schedule

As the global fashion industry turns its attention to London, there is a renewed focus on British designers and brands under the leadership of Laura Weir, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, for the February edition of London Fashion Week, with the return of Julien Macdonald, Phoebe English, and Joseph to the schedule. Running from...

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How Pauline Dujancourt prepares for London Fashion Week

Just days before her third runway show, French designer Pauline Dujancourt was riding a wave of excitement and nerves. The 31?year?old admitted she had begun having strange, nightmarish dreams ahead of her big moment at London Fashion Week on Sunday. The British capital will once again host its Autumn/Winter fashion week from Thursday to Monday,...

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Lands’ End taps four LFW designers to reimagine its tote bag

American retailer Lands’ End has unveiled a collaboration with four London-based designers, Labrum, Talia Byre, Ashish and Priya Ahluwalia, ahead of London Fashion Week, which kicks off on February 19. Lands’ End tapped the LFW designers to reimagine its signature canvas tote bag “through their own distinctive creative lens,” to raise funds for...

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Nik Bentel to launch Lidl ‘Trolley Bag’ during LFW

Value supermarket Lidl is once again looking to make its mark on London Fashion Week with a second collaboration with a viral avant-garde designer, Nik Bentel, following the success of its ‘Croissant Handbag’ in September. The latest creation is the ‘Trolley Bag,’ crafted from industrial stainless steel featuring the traditional Lidl branded...

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Completedworks teams up with Asics to launch its first-ever sneaker

London-based jewellery and accessories brand Completedworks, which has become a firm favourite during London Fashion Week for its immersive presentations, has unveiled its first-ever sneaker design in collaboration with Japanese sportswear brand Asics. The collaboration is part of Asics SportStyle’s ‘Crafts for Mind’ programme, a non-profit...

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Paul Costelloe names fashion house successor

British and Irish fashion brand Paul Costelloe has announced that William Costelloe will continue the family’s legacy as creative director, succeeding his late father, who passed away in November 2025. William Costelloe, who has been design director at London-based Paul Costelloe for the past seven years, will now lead the development of all the...

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Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore honoured as Fashion East Marks 25 years of cultivating British talent

The British Fashion Council will award Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore a Special Recognition Award at The Fashion Awards 2025, celebrating twenty-five years of Fashion East, the influential talent incubator that has shaped the trajectory of British fashion. The accolade will be presented on 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, officially...

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Sam Woolf to receive Pandora Style Moment of the Year at Fashion Awards 2025

The British Fashion Council has named Australian-born stylist Sam Woolf as the recipient of the Pandora Style Moment of the Year Award, a category that reflects the rising visibility and commercial value of styling within the wider fashion ecosystem. Woolf will be honoured at the Fashion Awards 2025 on 1 December at London’s Royal Albert Hall,...

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Video: London fashion week SS26 recap

London Fashion Week (LFW) September 2025, presented by Principal Partner 1664 Blanc, highlighted the exceptional power, creativity, and influence of British fashion. Held throughout September, LFW featured an impressive 157 designer brands, 50 shows, 23 presentations and appointments, 76 events, and over 1,000 consumer events across four cities....

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LFW SS26 colour trends: From chartreuse green to chocolate brown and more …

Spanning September 11 to 16, 2025, London Fashion Week SS26 highlighted a diverse colour palette, juxtaposing luminous brights and soft pastels against powerful hues of chartreuse and dark chocolate. Here are the highlights. Pale Blue Following on from New York, London designers also invested in pale blue for a variety of styles from tailored to...

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LFW SS26: Mithridate delivered this season’s ‘London Look’

Though based in Guangzhou, China, Daniel Fletcher’s second collection for Mithridate tapped directly into both modern and heritage British style codes. Social media has recently popularized the term ‘Britcore’ - a blend of English countryside charm and the raw energy of London streetwear. Fletcher captured the essence flawlessly, pairing preppy...

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Video: Nanushka Spring/Summer 2026 catwalk show

Nanushka unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, "The Weave," at this year's London Fashion Week. The runway show showcased diverse tailored ensembles, prominent accessories, and an interplay of patterns. A 3-minute highlight video of the show is available to watch.