Newsthe week in fashion

327 stories · 9 days
Last updated Thursday 5 November 2026

3 AprFriday · 1 story
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LookbooksGASANOVA unveils SS26 “Woman as Water” as a study of movement, texture and transformationGASANOVA’s SS26 collection Woman as Water explores fluid silhouettes, raffia textures and AI-led visual production through a modern feminine lens.
25 MarWednesday · 1 story
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FeaturesIn Monaco, Miss Unique of the World 2026 reframes beauty around identity, not conformityMiss Unique of the World 2026 heads to Monaco on 28 March with a digital-first international format that places identity, confidence and self-expression at its core.
14 MarSaturday · 1 story
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DesignersKOTAPSKA: Bridal Craft, Ukrainian Identity, and the Brand’s Roman Holiday VisionKOTAPSKA’s founders discuss bridal craftsmanship, Ukrainian identity, B2B growth, and the Roman Holiday collection in this in-depth brand interview.
8 MarSunday · 3 stories
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LookbooksARODAZI launches Spring 2026 as a collection shaped by community, confidence and connectionARODAZI launched Spring 2026 on 6 March, presenting a London-and-Bangalore collection shaped by community, confidence, inclusive design and connection.
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Lookbooks“Continuum” turned away from the runway to ask what luxury gives backSanyukta Shrestha’s Continuum AW26 used London Fashion Week to spotlight ethical luxury, circular design and Nepali artisan heritage through an immersive 180 Strand showcase.
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MagazineLondon Fashion Day confirms Season 7 date and venue as designer applications openLondon Fashion Day announces Season 7 on 1 May 2026 at St. John’s Church, Hyde Park, London, with designer applications now officially open.
4 MarWednesday · 2 stories
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FeaturesPaired fragrances set the tone for 2026, from Armani’s vanilla to Burberry’s cedar2026 fragrance duos spotlight Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Rabanne and Burberry, pairing vanilla, amber, woods and florals in new releases.
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Features“BASHTA” brings psychological thriller tension to Berlinale’s film market, marking Dasha Tregubova’s feature debutJOYFILMS brought “BASHTA” to Berlinale’s European Film Market, a psychological thriller debut directed by Dasha Tregubova; world premiere expected summer 2026, Ukraine release planned autumn 2026.
1 MarSunday · 3 stories
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DesignersINFDARK on Design in Motion: Transformable Pieces, Storytelling, and Life Beyond Digital TrendsINFDARK on deconstructed patterns, transformable clothing, and why storytelling matters more than trends after London Fashion Week.
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MagazineFrench Impressionism as a wearable gallery: MAD DAISY’s “Lumière de Guillaumin” landed in LondonMAD DAISY’s “Lumière de Guillaumin” turned French Impressionism into art-to-wear prints and relaxed silhouettes, showcased in London on Feb 21, 2026.
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MagazineFashion Week & The City put Pearl Academy’s next generation on a London runway this FebruaryFashion Week & The City’s Feb 2026 Hyde Park showcase at LFW spotlighted three emerging Pearl Academy designers exploring identity, sustainability and craft-led silhouettes.
27 FebFriday · 2 stories
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MagazineThe “Spotlight Series” turned Hyde Park into a stage for schools, platforms and Lagos coutureFashion Week & The City’s Spotlight Series at St John’s Church, Hyde Park featured Paris Runway Official, London School of Trends and Lagos label Bibi Lawrence.
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MagazineGenaro Rivas’ “A Glass to Break” turned rupture into a material story on London’s February runway“A Glass to Break” by Genaro Rivas (Feb 22, 2026) fused architectural tailoring with biomaterials, from BioPuff insulation to plant-based fur and leather.
26 FebThursday · 3 stories
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MagazineGlobal style, one runway: Art Hearts Fashion’s London AW26 line-up spanned 12 labels in two daysArt Hearts Fashion’s London AW26 runway (Feb 20–21, 2026) brought 12 international labels to St John’s Church, spanning streetwear, tailoring and colour.
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MagazineA runway bridge between education and global markets: Vivz World Fashion Week London 2026Vivz World Fashion Week London 2026 connected education, storytelling and luxury-market reach, featuring Tiara Donyale Marsh, Drisha’s Closet and Amir Black.
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MagazineLFW AW26: LOVELOUDER Reimagined “One Thousand and One Nights” as a Story of Identity and RenewalLOVELOUDER presented AW26 “One Thousand and One Nights” at London Fashion Week, blending Chinese artisanal craft, reclaimed textiles and sequins to explore migration, memory, and self-renewal through fashion.
25 FebWednesday · 4 stories
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MagazineLFW February 2026: Bibi Lawrence Brought “Oge Ntoju” Floral Couture to St John’s Church, Hyde ParkBibi Lawrence showcased African couture at London Fashion Week on 19 February 2026, presenting two sculptural floral looks from “Oge Ntoju” at St John’s Church, Hyde Park.
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MagazineLFW AW26: Naomi Hart’s “The Sovereignty of Stillness” Reframed Visibility Through Quiet DesignNaomi Hart unveiled AW26 “The Sovereignty of Stillness” at London Fashion Week with Fashion Scout, exploring quiet presence through earth tones, natural fabrics and handmade small-scale production with rental options.
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MagazineLondon Fashion Week 2026: UDGN and Fashion Scout Brought African Narratives to the Runway in “Anthology of African Stories”UDGN x Fashion Scout showcased African designers at London Fashion Week 2026 with “Anthology of African Stories,” blending runway and film to explore people, land and heritage through three collections.
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MagazineLFW AW26: Poet-Lab’s “Inside the Lab” Turned Minimalism into a Statement of Self-DefinitionPoet-Lab’s AW26 “Inside the Lab” show at London Fashion Week in Spitalfields delivered minimalist silhouettes, deliberate sensuality and diverse casting, reframing femininity as self-definition.