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Diesel Fall 2026 Collection

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Diesel Fall 2026 Collection

Diesel Fall 2026 Collection

For Fall 2026, Diesel reframed the morning-after narrative. Under Glenn Martens, the so-called walk of shame became a walk of fame—creased, glittered, and defiantly undone.

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Opening Milan Fashion Week with unruly energy, Martens traded rigid product categories for instinct and impact. His premise was simple: the messier the night, the better the look the next day. Clothes appeared twisted, wrapped, and permanently rumpled, as if caught mid-motion. Resin-hardened denim and crystalized knits opened the show, their pleats set into place like memories that refuse to fade. Trompe l’oeil layers mimicked shirts half-tucked into plaid minis that spiraled around the body.

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Manipulation was the through line. Tailored coats and suits were pressed from layered wool scraps, creating dense, sculptural surfaces. Metallic fabrics peeled back to reveal hidden patterns beneath. Patchworked faux furs arrived bright and plush, amplifying the collection’s irreverent spirit. Even the simplest silhouettes were disrupted—pleated dresses spliced with clashing botanicals, intarsia knits cut open at the neckline with graphic floral shapes, velvet and denim washed into faded, almost hungover hues.

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Color surged in painted leather pieces blocked in high-shine brights. Glitter dusted models’ skin; crystals embedded in tees and jeans caught the light like remnants of a rave. The effect was less disheveled than deliberate—a studied chaos that felt sensual rather than sloppy.

The set reinforced the narrative. An installation of more than 50,000 archival objects—campaign props, invitations, ephemera—formed a chaotic monument at the center of the venue. It was a portrait of the Diesel universe: playful, provocative, and unapologetically loud.

Burberry Fall 2026 Collection

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Burberry Fall 2026 Collection

Burberry Fall 2026 Collection

For Fall 2026, Burberry returned to its most enduring icon and rebuilt it for a rain-soaked modern London. Under the direction of Daniel Lee, the trench coat became less a heritage staple and more a cinematic protagonist.

Staged at Old Billingsgate, the show unfolded beneath a replica of Tower Bridge, complete with glistening lights and inky “puddles” lining the runway. The set mirrored the city in winter—wet pavement, metallic skies, and the quiet drama of enduring the elements in style.

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Lee focused on expanding the trench’s vocabulary. Once a military essential, it was reimagined with exaggerated ruffled collars, glossy fringe tracing the hem like falling rain, and supple faux-fur finishes. Knit versions came elongated and belted, some trimmed with leather epaulettes; others arrived in bouclé, woven checks, or topped with plush collars. One standout featured a vintage map of London woven directly into the fabric—an archival discovery transformed into a wearable tribute to the city.

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Beyond the trench, Lee proposed a wardrobe built for urban resilience: butter-soft leather kilts, bomber jackets paired with streamlined track pants, and sharply tailored cloth coats edged with leather lapels or high military collars. The silhouettes were pragmatic but never plain—precise, protective, and unmistakably British.

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The front row echoed the message. Skepta, Kate Moss, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Stray Kids were among those wrapped in variations of the house’s signature outerwear, reinforcing its relevance across generations and genres.

Alessandra Rich Fall 2026 Collection

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Alessandra Rich Fall 2026 Collection

Alessandra Rich Fall 2026 Collection

For Fall 2026, Alessandra Rich sharpened her signature codes into something bolder, sexier, and more self-possessed. This was femininity with intent—controlled, cinematic, and fully aware of its power.

Presented as a lookbook shot in a sleek motel just outside Milan, the collection leaned into charged glamour. The setting—complete with a round bed—could have tipped into cliché. Instead, it underscored Rich’s thesis: her heroine isn’t waiting to be looked at. She owns the frame.

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The designer expanded her vocabulary this season. Stars, tartan, strawberry motifs, and even Hawaiian shirt prints joined familiar signatures—polka dots, lace, exaggerated collars. The result was more colorful, more graphic, and more daring without sacrificing polish.

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Taffeta emerged as a key fabric. Rich used it to sculpt volume with precision, tracing the body in clean, defined lines. Its crisp structure countered the delicacy of lace and the severity of tailored suiting, creating tension between sweetness and strength. The fabric’s subtle rustle added a sensory dimension—clothes that announce themselves before they enter a room.

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Accessories followed suit. Jewelry felt lighter, sharper, and more deliberate, offsetting streamlined sheath dresses and preventing the looks from veering into prim territory.

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 BAFTAs

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The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 BAFTAs

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 BAFTAs

Tonight, the film world gathered at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the 2026 BAFTAs, hosted by Alan Cumming. With the Oscars weeks away, the red carpet struck that sweet spot in awards season: confident, directional, and unmistakably modern.

The prevailing mood was glamour—minus the predictability of Old Hollywood revivalism. After months of vintage silhouettes and period waves, this carpet felt sharper and more current.

Emma Stone led the charge in a custom Louis Vuitton column: sleek, black, and cut close to the body with a precise chest slit that delivered restraint with edge. Erin Doherty, also in Louis Vuitton, played with proportion—her sculptural, rippling skirt defied gravity without sacrificing polish.

Drama arrived via Teyana Taylor in Burberry. Her deep burgundy gown nodded to the house’s trench heritage with a belted waist and a high, face-framing collar—regal, controlled, and unapologetically bold.

Tilda Swinton offered a master class in androgyny with a sharply tailored Chanel tuxedo. High-waisted trousers and a cropped jacket finished with a brooch proved that eveningwear’s most powerful statement can be suiting. Meanwhile, Wunmi Mosaku reimagined flapper codes in electric cobalt fringe—fluid, kinetic, and entirely contemporary.

The 5 Best Dressed of the Night

Emma Stone in custom Louis Vuitton

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Kerry Washington in Prada

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Chase Infiniti in custom Louis Vuitton

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Teyana Taylor in Burberry

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Alia Bhatt in custom Gucci

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Simone Rocha Fall 2026 Collection

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Simone Rocha Fall 2026 Collection

Simone Rocha Fall 2026 Collection

At Alexandra Palace, high above the London skyline, Simone Rocha grounded her signature romanticism in something sturdier for Fall 2026. The collection—youthful, bow-laden, and quietly defiant—also marked her first collaboration with Adidas, a pairing that felt less like a surprise than a homecoming.

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Rocha has long filtered girlhood through a lens of myth and memory. This season, she referenced Celtic folklore, Dublin’s Pony Kids of the 1990s, and the eccentric sisters of William Butler Yeats. Yet the runway told a clearer story: fantasy meeting function, delicacy reinforced with grit.

The Adidas collaboration threaded seamlessly through the lineup. Rocha reworked the brand’s red stripes across elongated romantic dresses, A-line track jackets, and ballet-sneaker hybrids that fused satin grace with athletic pragmatism. It was a natural extension of her aesthetic—tulle and trainers, tenderness and utility.

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Throughout, contrasts carried the collection. Crystal embellishments glinted from the pockets of heavy shearling coats and the lapels of sharp tailoring. Lace dresses were toughened up with gray wool overcoats. Ribbons trailed from knee socks and strict shirting. A chocolate military coat swung over a voluminous Victorian skirt; striped track jackets layered over clouds of black and white tulle.

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Even the palest white ruffled gown bore athletic red shoulder stripes, subtly reframing it for modern life. Rocha’s palette stayed close to the earth—moss, olive, deep ruby—anchoring oversized bows, sequined sheaths, shearling bombers, and zip-front skirts in a mood that felt grounded rather than girlish.

Julien Macdonald Fall 2026 Collection

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Julien Macdonald Fall 2026 Collection

Julien Macdonald Fall 2026 Collection

After a three-year hiatus, Julien Macdonald returned to London Fashion Week with a collection that radiated heat, light, and unapologetic spectacle. The setting matched the mood: a runway staged more than 70 stories above ground inside The Shard, Renzo Piano’s glass spire rising over London Bridge. Against the city’s gray skyline, Macdonald delivered pure sunset.

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The collection drew directly from the iridescent hues he once watched reflect across the building at dusk—rose gold, burnished amber, electric turquoise. Body-skimming gowns in molten metallics featured strong shoulders and plunging slits. Flapper-inspired dresses shimmered in highlighter yellow fringe. Diaphanous capes trimmed in teal feathers floated like sea spray, conjuring a Tahitian horizon rather than a London winter.

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But beyond the theatrics, there was strategy. Macdonald is pivoting toward warm-weather dressing, with a sharper focus on resort and elevated ready-to-wear. Swimwear—cut with his signature sensuality—signaled the shift. Prices are being recalibrated, and distribution streamlined: direct-to-consumer via his website, salon presentations in luxury resorts, and exclusive pieces for retail partners including Harrods and Selfridges.

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Macdonald has always traded in high-voltage glamour. Here, he distilled it into something both celebratory and commercially astute—clothes designed for destinations where the sun never sets and the spotlight never dims.

Joseph Fall 2026 Collection

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Joseph Fall 2026 Collection

Joseph Fall 2026 Collection

For his runway debut at Joseph, Mario Arena proposed a study in form—clothes shaped with the precision of sculpture and the discipline of true luxury. The message was clear: Joseph is leaning into quiet power.

Outerwear led the narrative. Long herringbone coats cut with fluid authority, cream wool styles finished with plush cuffs, and sweeping capes in olive and deep burgundy introduced volume without excess. The silhouettes carried a subtle Victorian inflection, but the execution felt modern—clean, deliberate, assured.

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Arena emphasized craftsmanship as part of a broader repositioning of the house. Feather fringe traced the front of knit dresses and skirt suits; cast-gold belt buckles and substantial cuffs marked the debut of expanded jewelry and accessories. Yet the collection’s strength lay in its restraint.

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Knitwear stood out. An oversized white double–turtleneck sweater, styled with aviators and a gold shoulder bag, distilled the brand’s appeal into a single look: elevated, unfussy, camera-ready. Chunky cardigans, some draped off the shoulder or wrapped across the torso, reinforced the tactile dimension Arena sought—depth created through yarn rather than ornament.

The most compelling pieces were also the simplest. Joseph’s authority has always resided in refined essentials and dependable daywear. When Arena allowed sculptural cut and fabrication to speak without embellishment, the collection felt confident and forward-looking. In a market that prizes understatement, precision is the ultimate statement.

Harris Reed Fall 2026 Collection

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Harris Reed Fall 2026 Collection

Harris Reed Fall 2026 Collection

At Claridge’s, Harris Reed delivered a Fall 2026 collection that balanced his signature theatricality with something sharper: control. The silhouettes were still unmistakably his—cinched waists, sculpted shoulders, operatic flourishes—but this season they came with clarity, and for the first time, a bridal proposition.

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Reed has long understood that spectacle alone is not a business model. His growing universe—jewelry with Missoma, interiors collaborations with Fromental—reflects a designer thinking beyond the runway. Yet fashion remains the nucleus.

The show unfolded as a procession of high-drama sirens: hourglass gowns with sculptural necklines rising toward the face, plumes arcing from shoulders, surfaces layered in texture and contrast. Maximal, certainly—but not chaotic. Reed described it as a personal refinement achieved through excess, and the edit proved he meant it.

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What shifted was accessibility. A precisely cut tailored suit molded the body before revealing a lace-up back. A bias-cut slip dress, spare and elongated, felt almost restrained. Even the extravagance seemed engineered for wearability.

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The headline debut was bridal. Reed introduced a fluid, gender-expansive approach to ceremony dressing: a mermaid gown amplified with volume, and a sensual lace tunic paired with sleek trousers and a plunging back. The message was clear—romance without rigidity.

Fiorucci Fall 2026 Collection

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Fiorucci Fall 2026 Collection

Fiorucci Fall 2026 Collection

Fiorucci returned to London for the first time since 2023 with a clear message: the house is ready to move upmarket. Inside Somerset House’s Lancaster Room, the brand staged a private, high-gloss fête to unveil a more sophisticated positioning—without abandoning its irreverent soul.

The setting matched the ambition. Silver platforms, billiard tables, and a crowd of models in motion framed a collection that fused ’70s retro-futurism with London’s Victorian and punk undercurrents. Select looks were paired with custom masks by Francesco Casarotto of Agglomerati, adding a sharp, subcultural edge.

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Creative director Francesca Murri titled the collection “Memorie,” but this was no archival exercise. Instead of reviving past hits, she refined house icons for a contemporary premium audience. The angel motif appeared lighter, almost tongue-in-cheek, splashed across denim and knitwear. Cupid emerged as tonal embroidery on sweaters. The house’s signature lips were reimagined as clip-on earrings—graphic, concise, and market-ready.

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Accessories signaled the brand’s upward pivot. Lip-shaped clutches, short-strap shoulder bags, patent point-toe heels, and studded belts delivered polish with attitude—pieces designed to anchor the look rather than merely decorate it.

Chief executive Alessandro Pisani confirmed that the strategy extends beyond aesthetics. A Milan flagship is slated for next year, with London and New York to follow. The choice of London as the relaunch backdrop was deliberate: founder Elio Fiorucci famously absorbed the city’s ’70s music and art scene before channeling that energy back to Milan. Reviving that cultural exchange now feels both strategic and symbolic.

Tolu Coker Fall 2026 Collection

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Tolu Coker Fall 2026 Collection

Tolu Coker Fall 2026 Collection

When Tolu Coker presented her Fall 2026 collection, the front row told its own story. A single white garden chair—topped with a satin cushion—signaled the arrival of Charles III, who attended in support of the London-based designer and former beneficiary of The King’s Trust.

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The royal endorsement underscored the significance of the moment: Coker’s graduation from NewGen and a collection rooted in gratitude, heritage, and community.

Titled as a tribute to Mozart Street, where she grew up in London, the show opened with a live performance by Little Simz, setting a tone that was both intimate and defiant. Coker framed the collection as a love letter to the communities that shaped her—British, Nigerian, Yoruba—and to the broader narrative of immigration that defines modern Britain.

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Traditional British codes anchored the lineup: sharp tailoring, sculpted silhouettes, and heritage textiles including wool, tartan, and houndstooth. Coker disrupted the familiar with jolts of saturated color and reclaimed satin, weaving personal identity into classic form. The tailoring stood out—cropped jackets with sculptural sleeves, elongated wool coats, and impeccably cut trousers—while corsetry introduced structure and sensuality through peplum bustiers, flounced minis, and architectural dresses.

Footwear by Manolo Blahnik sharpened the looks, adding polish without distraction. If Fall 2026 marked a rite of passage, it also clarified Coker’s position within British fashion: precise, purposeful, and proudly plural. With royal recognition and community at its core, the collection felt less like a debutante’s bow and more like a coronation.

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