When: Thursday, Feb 19 – Monday, Feb 23, 2026
Where: Shows and presentations across London, with the main hub around Somerset House and other city venues. LFW is a major industry event showcasing Autumn/Winter 2026 collections.
Programme Notes
The Collections Everyone Will Be Watching
Burberry continues to be the week’s gravitational center. Expect outerwear-led storytelling, modernized heritage references, and a runway that speaks as much to global luxury consumers as it does to London’s creative class.
Simone Rocha is poised to deliver another emotionally rich collection — equal parts softness and structure. Texture, ornamentation, and sculptural volume are likely to do the heavy lifting.
Harris Reed and Richard Quinn remain London’s drama merchants. Reed’s gender-fluid silhouettes and Quinn’s maximalist flair promise theatrical moments designed for both the runway and the internet.
The NEWGEN cohort will once again be the week’s cultural pulse. Designers like Tolu Coker, Jawara Alleyne, and Chopova Lowena are where you’ll find the ideas fashion will be borrowing from two seasons from now.
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