Harris Reed
Starting strong, Harris Reed kicked off London Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2026 edition with a theatrical display that blended baroque-inspired silhouettes with modern elegance. We couldn't help but notice design cues reminiscent of Nina Ricci—the fashion house Reed currently leads.
THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL DECLARES LFW OPEN
This morning, Laura Weir, the new CEO of the British Fashion Council, officially opened London Fashion Week with a powerful speech, setting out a vision of “positive transformation” and celebrating the energy, craft, and cultural weight of British fashion.
She spoke of removing barriers to entry, loosening criteria to welcome fresh perspectives and returning voices, while also rejecting the all-too-common dismissal of fashion as "fluffy". Instead, Weir reminded us that London Fashion Week represents an entire living economy — from designers and makers to stylists, technicians and beyond — and is one of the UK's most vital cultural exports.
Her call to champion creativity, open doors to new talent and showcase London on the global stage resonates deeply with us at Marie Claire. Nurturing and championing homegrown talent is at the heart of our manifesto — and we’re proud to stand alongside those shaping fashion’s future.
Mithridate's Celebrity Front Row
Daniel Fletcher's second collection for Mithridate was unveiled this morning with a star-studded show at the Royal Opera House. Sex Education's Asa Butterfield, Wednesday's Georgie Farmer and Ellie Bamber were spotted sitting together on the front row, alongside the likes of Nick Grimshaw, Betty Bachz and Jenny Walser.
Bora Aksu's porcelain dolls
Inspired by archival images of childhood porcelain dolls, Bora Aksu is bringing this summer's doily dressing trend into SS26 with layers of lace, embroidery, and vintage-inspired bonnets.
The music at Labrum
What a way to finish the first day of London Fashion Week!
For his Spring/Summer 2026 collection “Osmosis”, Foday Dumbuya, founder and creative director of London-based label Labrum, explored the idea of cultural movement. Taking place in the Central Hall of Westminster and with music from the Balimaya Project mixing west African rhythms with UK jazz, street soul, and contemporary improvisation Foday crafted a world where music, fashion, culture and art coexist in harmony.
Patrick McDowell's Digital Passports
Patrick McDowell, winner of this year’s British Fashion Council’s Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design kicked off the second day of London Fashion Week. Inspired by his grandmother—the reason he began to sew from a young age—the collection was a love letter to her and her memory. Each guest received a passport with a QR code which took us to a video telling her story, followed by garment details and traceability of each item of clothing.
Jerry Hall Playing A Telesales Fortune-Teller
To showcase her Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Completed Works founder Anna Jewesbury put on a special dramatisation The Gift — written by Laura Waldren and starring the iconic British model Jerry Hall. The theme? To remind us of the emotional power of our possessions and the memories they hold.
Naomi Campbell Opening The Show at Richard Quinn
Guests waited for more than an hour for Richard Quinn to begin, but were rewarded with a surprise appearance from Naomi Campbell who opened the show in a black and white gown that exuded old-world glamour.
