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The AW26 catwalk show of British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker - held at 180 Studios Health Club in London and attended by King Charles III - also previewed an 18-piece capsule line the designer has created for Topshop, set to launch in spring 2026.
A finalist for the 2025 LVMH Prize, Coker, who launched her eponymous label after graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2018, is celebrated for a precise, narrative-led approach to luxury womenswear, “where craft, silhouette and lived experience meet in garments designed to last”.
Rooted in Coker’s London upbringing and the spaces that have shaped her, the collection features expert tailoring techniques, intentional construction and trans-seasonal versatility with pieces made to be worn, lived in and kept.
Tolu Coker’s signature tailoring is reimagined through sculptural denim, while vintage details and British tailoring are “juxtaposed against the democratic nature of denim”, with both Coker and Topshop leaning into their shared past in denim development to create a wardrobe that evolves with time and wear.
Elsewhere in the Topshop capsule collection, directional knitwear sits alongside sharp blazers, pleated trousers and statement jumpsuits.
Michelle Wilson, Managing Director of Topshop, said: "The reaction to the runway reveal shows just how significant Tolu’s creative voice is. This collaboration reflects everything Topshop stands for today, championing individuality, creativity and cultural relevance.
"Working with Tolu has been incredibly inspiring, and the collection represents a shared belief in fashion as a platform for storytelling. We’re proud to support her vision and bring something so considered, expressive and meaningful to our global community."
Tolu Coker added: "Topshop was my first job when I was 16, so this collaboration is personal, but it’s also a statement of intent. We designed with restraint, maintained quality, considered quantities, and circular choices, because accessibility shouldn’t mean excess.
"The collection is built to live beyond a season: transeasonal, versatile, and made with longevity in mind. I believe the positive future of our industry lies in collaboration. The reach and resources of brands like Topshop, coupled with the ideas and rigour of young designers, is how we shift our approach to design in a tangible way."
Dressed in a dapper heather grey single-breasted suit, King Charles III opened London Fashion Week and took his place for the Tolu Coker AW26 show flanked by designer Stella McCartney on one side and Laura Weir, CEO of the British Fashion Council, on the other. Also in attendance for the show was British rapper Lil Simz.