I landed an internship with a Paris Fashion Week designer - and it was a chaotic, unpaid mess. From poker chips to red flags, here’s the unfiltered truth they don’t show on the runway. Julia Hobbs ended up walking the show! Crazy! Always stick up for yourself.

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.

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.

Set against the iconic British Museum, Erdem’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection was pure cinematic magic. From jaw-dropping lace mini dresses to airy chiffon springtime gowns, Moralıoğlu delivered 43 looks brimming with romance, intricate detailing, and playful innovation. Romantic, brainy, and electrified - Erdem proved once again why he’s one of London Fashion Week’s most compelling voices.

Day three of LFW was an emotional rollercoaster — I walked my first show, closed it, and then dove straight into reporting on standout collections from Talia Byre, Ashley Williams, Tove, Emilia Wickstead, Marques’Almeida, and Dilara Findikoglu. From cherry-stained corsets and chaotic cosplay vibes to romantic tailoring and punky hardware, today proved why London is still one of the most thrilling fashion weeks in the world.

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.

Experience a full day at London Fashion Week with Mimi’s insider recap of the 19th, covering standout SS26 shows from Paul Costelloe, Di Petsa, Fashion East, Mark Fast, Chopova Lowena, Labrum London, and the JW Anderson x British Fashion Council dinner. From magical mermaid-inspired designs to innovative menswear, discover the highlights, emerging talent, and must-see runway moments shaping LFW 2025.

Follow me behind the scenes of London Fashion Week as I navigate early-morning castings, blister-inducing boots, and the relentless pace of model life. From reporting on Harris Reed SS26 to juggling university and LFW obligations, this is an insider’s look at the chaos, glamour, and excitement of the week.

Harris Reed’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection opened London Fashion Week with a theatrical yet intimate showcase of gender-fluid fashion and architectural silhouettes. From sculptural corsetry to couture-level storytelling, Reed continues to redefine what Ready-to-Wear can mean on the runway.