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London Fashion Week has arrived once again this February with renewed energy. The city is renowned for its bold creativity, and designers have more tha lived up to that reputation for the AW26 season. The schedule, which spans five days of runway shows and presentations, places emerging voices alongside revered British names, each pushing the boundaries of craft, identity and storytelling.
From the headline-grabbing royal front row at Tolu Coker to Simone Rocha’s sporty-romantic mash-ups with adidas, and Erdem's monumental anniversary on the London schedule, the capital proved once more why it remains a crucible for fresh ideas and unapologetic expression. These are the highlights worth staying across at London Fashion Week AW26.
Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha's latest collection fused the brand's coquettish signature style with something a little sportier. Collaborating with Adidas Originals, the designer proved that sheer dresses, delicate embellishment, plus an abundance of bows, florals, and sequins can comfortably sit alongside tracksuit jackets, knee high soccer-esque socks, and sneakerinas. Behind the fusing of both aesthetics was the concept of Tír na nÓg — a mythical place in Irish folklore characterised by everlasting youth, beauty, health, and joy. Very fitting, if you ask us.
Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead’s AW26 collection took inspiration from overlooked women in art history — reimagining their lives through a contemporary lens. This season drew inspiration from defiant, androgynous figures, translating their pared-back wardrobes into sharply tailored pieces, artist-style shirts and refined outerwear. Wickstead balanced practicality with poetry, introducing structured silhouettes softened by tactile fabrics, subtle shimmer and sculptural detailing. The result was a collection that felt both considered and expressive: grounded in history, yet styled for today.
Erdem
Erdem Moralıoğlu marked 20 years of his label with an AW26 collection that felt less like a retrospective and more like a dynamic conversation. Presented as a creative “mashup,” the season blended the designer’s signature romance with sharper, more unexpected elements — from intricate historical references and richly embellished gowns to bra tops styled with expertly-fitting denim. Shown at the Tate Britain, the collection unfolded as a dialogue between eras and icons, balancing Elizabethan drama and couture-like craftsmanship in the same story with ease.
Tolu Coker
Tolu Coker’s AW26 show was a powerful celebration of culture and connection, marking a new chapter for the designer following her graduation from the British Fashion council's NewGen program. The presentation drew a standout front row — including an appearance from King Charles III — underscoring the significance of the moment. Inspired by the London neighbourhood where she grew up and the people who supported her journey, the collection honoured British identity through sharp tailoring, heritage fabrics and vibrant colour, reflecting her British, Nigerian and Yoruba roots.
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