My Favorite Shows from London Fashion Week

London shows always feel a little more unexpected and less predictable, and I always find myself saving looks that I probably wouldn’t have expected to love. This season was even more special because I had the pleasure of attending a few shows in person, which made the whole experience feel that much more exciting. From collections that completely surprised me to looks I’m already thinking about for next season, these are some of my favorite moments from London Fashion Week!

H&M

H&M really knows how to put on a show, and I was really lucky I had the opportunity to attend this one! Held at Olympia London, the show brought together fashion, music, film, photography, and performance, but the beauty of the pieces never got lost in that chaos.
They split the show into three chapters, moving between its Fall collection, Studio, and Atelier, including everything from sharp tailoring and black dresses to romantic silhouettes, big skirts, and statement accessories. There was a really interesting contrast throughout the collection, and I especially loved the idea of taking traditionally romantic pieces and giving them a slightly a bit of an edge. The casting was just as exciting, with Alex Consani opening the show, alongside
Lila Moss, Paloma Elsesser, Karen Elson, and several other familiar faces. And apparently a runway show wasn’t enough, so the finale turned into a full performance, with Alex Consani and Archie Renaux, followed by Labrinth performing live as the models returned for the final walk. Sitting there and watching the whole thing come together was definitely one of those Fashion Week moments I’ll remember forever.

Mulberry

I was really curious to see Christopher Kane’s first collection for Mulberry, and I really like what his vision for the house looks like. Rather than trying to reinvent everything at once, Kane focused on Mulberry’s existing codes and gave them a sharper, more modern feel. The axe became an unexpected motif throughout the collection, influencing everything from silhouettes to the new handbag shapes. And, of course, the bags deserve their own mention, because that oversized Piccadilly was one of the pieces that immediately caught my eye, and I believe we will be seeing it everywhere soon.

Roksanda

I am a Roksanda stan from her very early beginnings. Presented in the garden on the rooftop of London’s National Theatre, the collection was inspired by textile artist Françoise Grossen and her sculptural ropes and braids. Those ideas appeared throughout the clothes in knotted details, frayed fabrics and twisted shapes, while some of the silhouettes became wonderfully dramatic. I also loved that there was daywear this season, because the contrast between everyday pieces and her more sculptural evening looks made the collection feel very complete.

Burberry

Burberry closed London Fashion Week with a collection that felt very British - as it should be. Daniel Lee called the idea behind it “lived-in imperfection”, and that was probably the easiest way to understand the whole collection. Trench coats looked washed and worn rather than perfectly pressed, while utility and military references were softened into more relaxed looks. I especially loved the idea of clothes becoming better when they are actually lived in rather than kept perfect.