London Fashion Week kicked off on 17th September, 2026, with Paul Costelloe. From much-awaited comebacks to exciting debuts, the runways witnessed theatrical romance, novel material explorations, bridal fantasies, and a celebration of the city’s energy and attitude. 

Here are our favourite runways so far.

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen made a much-anticipated comeback to the London runway, the collection drawing from the subversions and counter-cultures of the city. Creative Director Sean McGirr explores meticulous tailoring alongside theatrical rave gowns, celebrating the city’s duality. The maison’s rebellious and avant-garde design characteristics are unmissable throughout the collection, accompanied by intense styling with models’ hair gelled into horns and metallic swoops.

Harris Reed

Titled Loud Whispers, Harris Reed’s 11th collection for the label was grounded, yet fantastical. The colour palette, almost entirely white, gives the collection a pristine, surreal feel with subtle ivory-golden integrations bringing texture and visual focus. Further, the collection is defined by its architectural silhouettes, floor-sweeping gowns, structured corsetry, dramatic fringes, and exposed crinolines. Presented in a more intimate setting, the runway focused on theatrical storytelling through an up-close and immersive showcase. 

Simone Rocha

Inspired by Caravaggio’s “The Talking of Christ” and exploring the theme of romance through its many facets, Simone Rocha’s SS27 womenswear collection at the London Fashion Week was more vulnerable and reinventive of her own codes. Models walked down the runway in sheer floral embroideries, plunging jackets, and fluid gowns. Rocha’s trademark drama came through the fabric roses, sheer layering, and structural silhouettes.

Ahluwalia

Priya Ahluwalia’s SS27 collection titled “Revel” is vibrant and fluid, celebrating lightness and joy. Ahluwalia’s distinct hybrid aesthetic was seen throughout the collection, shifting between structural tailoring and fluid eveningwear. Set against a soft watercolour backdrop, vibrant bursts of electric blue, emerald green, and bright red delivered an optimistic tribute to movement and culture. 

Mulberry

Making a comeback to the runway after 6 years, Mulberry’s SS27 collection under the creative direction of Christopher Kane marks a triumphant return to LFW for the house. Kane translated the house’s iconic codes and heritage into garments with geometric leather dresses, crenellated hemlines, and structured tailoring. The integration of 1980s raincoats, casual sweatshirts, and check palettes brought a playful edge to the collection. Focusing largely on leather, the collection re-established Mulberry as a ready-to-wear design powerhouse without compromising its British identity. 

Petra Fagerstrom

Making her official London Fashion Week runway debut, Swedish designer Petra Fagerstrom’s SS27 collection was sophisticated and technically sharp. Bridging Scandinavian aesthetics and precision with London edge, the collection was defined by her subversion of traditional feminine tropes and complex textile engineering. Her signature knife pleats alongside pencil skirts, delicate floral patterns, dramatic hats, and fluid skirts were seen throughout the runway, bringing a visceral multi-dimensional feel.