#london-fashion-week

#london-fashion-week

From dawn to dusk Muslims fast from food and distraction, with sunset being an energy-shifting moment. Programming this pause into one of the fashion industry's most tightly scheduled weeks was deliberate. As soon as I found out that fashion week would fall [now], I had to incorporate it. This collection was built around the themes of Ramadan.

Rooted in the heart of Milan, Fiorucci has continuously merged expressive design with everyday practicality, crafting collections that encourage personal styling and a lived-in feel. The spirit of Fiorucci comes alive under the direction of Creative Director Francesca Murri, who brings a fresh perspective to the brand's legacy. Her contemporary vision reinterprets the utopian optimism for which Fiorucci is celebrated, skillfully transforming creativity, emotion, and the essence of freedom into modern wardrobes suitable for today's fashion-forward individuals.

KEBURIA, the womenswear and accessories label meticulously designed and handcrafted in Tbilisi, Georgia, proudly unveiled its Fall-Winter 2026-2027 collection at London Fashion Week FW26. Founded in 2015 by self-taught designer George Keburia, the label showcases a fun-loving spirit and has transformed over the years into a vibrant exploration of modern femininity, characterised by a playful attitude towards exaggerated shapes, colours, and styles.

London fashion has leant too much into being theatrical. Drama is great, but style is a huge piece of why we buy fashion, said Mario Arena, the creative director of Joseph, at its first catwalk show in eight years. Arena has a subversive idea to re-energise London fashion week. More polish, less pantomime: clothes that sell, rather than clothes that scream. Buyers will say they come to London for innovation,

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

Looking back at 'em through rose-tinted glasses, the 2010s seemed like they were a much better time. London hosted the Olympics, Sherlock was on the telly, and everyone was wearing Joni jeans and tea dresses from Topshop. Could things be returning to the simpler days when all you had to worry about was how tight your skinny jeans were and how to get the perfect side parting? Maybe, because Topshop is making a comeback to British high streets.

Another notable immigrant community that has enriched London's culture hails from India, with records of immigration dating back to the 1600s and a large influx throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, from the first British Indian MP Dadabhai Naoroji, elected in 1892, to the British-Indian army, a 2.5 million-strong force of volunteers that fought during WW2. Not to mention the chefs and restaurants that have shaped the capital's culinary scene, from the family-run spots on Brick Lane to Mayfair's Punjabi restaurant Ambassador's Clubhouse.

Always wanted to know what it's like backstage at LFW? Maria Kovacks is a Creative Director of Hair and Session Stylist at London Fashion Week. We followed her for two back-to-back shows find out the highs and lows happening backstage at LFW and discover just what it takes to get a show going at the esteemed bi-annual event. Maria has been a hairstylist for over 30 years.

The event will display exclusive new Von Dutch and Von Dutch Loves pieces and feature a giveaway of Von Dutch Loves Trucker Caps and t-shirts for the first 100 partygoers through the door. The event will also feature limited edition, bespoke Von Dutch artworks created on-site by street artist Dondy who's renowned for his bold murals and evocative portraits. Featuring sets from London house-music favourite Rossi, rising talent Delilah, with her blend of soulful house and brooding bass, and fabric regular Half Pint.