The queen of Parisian boho returned with crochet, Capri pants, and charm-drenched jackets that made neutral dressing feel fresh again. A blend of effortless tailoring, glimmering sequins and that classic laid-back cool proved Marant still knows exactly how the French really dress. Chic, cohesive, and totally wearable.

Miguel Castro Freitas makes a bold debut at Mugler, delivering theatrical silhouettes, piercing-led designs, and a masterclass in modern sensuality. Balancing Mugler’s dramatic legacy with fresh innovation, his SS26 collection is daring, disruptive, and unapologetically empowering. Expect feathers, fringe, flawless tailoring, and a whole lot of drama.

The first day of October at PFW! It was a feast for the senses: Acne Studios brought clever deconstruction and layered tailoring, Tom Ford dazzled with cinematic sensuality, and Balmain served beachy, shell-covered fantasy. From standout textures and crochet to jaw-dropping, wearable art, this season is all about drama, innovation, and storytelling through fashion.

Stella McCartney’s SS26 show wasn’t just fashion, it was poetry and power all rolled into one. Opening with Helen Mirren reciting “Come Together” and closing with Alex Consani floating in feather-free lilac, this was a collection that meant something. It fused ethics with elegance, pom-poms with peplums, and activism with artistry. From boxy suits to marshmallow dresses, Stella proved you can be powerful and planet-conscious all at once. Fashion with a purpose!

Louis Vuitton took over the Louvre for SS26 with a show that married high-concept silhouettes, wearable surrealism, and a few styling curveballs (neon socks, anyone?). From sculptural opening looks to an unexpected fringe finale, I break down the highs, the huhs, and the headpieces in this opulent Paris Fashion Week spectacle. Spoiler: the venue may have outshone the clothes.

Silvia Venturini Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection delivered a visual feast of texture, colour, and craftsmanship - from cherry tomato red tailoring to woven fur coats and laser-cut florals. With 84 bold looks, the runway was a masterclass in modern Italian elegance, proving that fashion doesn’t need a single definition, just feeling.

Daniel Lee’s 57-look Spring/Summer 2026 collection for Burberry just dropped in London, and it’s a colourful, textural, trench-coated dream. With crochet, plaid, hot pinks, and sky-themed staging, Burberry reminded us that British fashion can be classic and playful - especially when scarves are involved.

London Fashion Week SS26 flew by in a chaotic blur of castings, salads, 4am writing sessions — and my very first runway walk (!). From surprise Gucci drops to jaw-dropping emerging talent, this final day delivered drama, beauty, and bold vision to close out the week.

Set in the regal Mansion House, Simone Rocha’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection was a dreamy, cinematic delight. From pillows to mountains of tulle, sequins, and glimmering silver, Rocha delivered a collection full of emotion, vulnerability, and her signature romantic femininity. Transparent PVC trenches, frilly pearl-embellished pieces, and even ballerina platform Crocs proved Rocha can make anything runway-worthy.

Day two of London Fashion Week delivered an electric mix of emerging talent and legacy names, with standout collections from Patrick McDowell, Toga, Ahluwalia, Roksanda, and a jaw-dropping 56-look finale by Richard Quinn. Plus, a personal highlight - I was officially confirmed to walk a runway tomorrow, and the excitement is very real.