LFW AW/26 Cheat Sheet
- Feb 18
- 4 min read
London Fashion Week February 2026: A No-Stress Cheat Sheet
If New York sets the tone, London disrupts it. London Fashion Week starts tomorrow... here's all you need to know.
London Fashion Week is where emerging designers, experimental silhouettes, and genuine creativity can take centre stage.
It can feel overwhelming fast - so this is your edited, fashion-editor-approved guide to what’s actually worth watching, when it’s on, and what kind of energy to expect.
No scrolling every livestream. No panic. Just the good stuff.
The Vibe This Season
LFW AW/26 leans heavily into:
Emerging talent & Up-and-Comers
Debuting Designers
Must-See Shows (Usually big, established names)
This is less about commercial polish and more about point of view. London is where fashion gets brave again. Especially under Laura Weirs new take on the British fashion council.
Day-by-Day:
Thursday 19 February
Paul Costelloe - 12 PM - Classic British tailoring with a romantic sensibility. Expect refined silhouettes and traditional craftsmanship.
Stephen Jones Millinery - 12:30 PM - A masterclass in hat-making. Conceptual, theatrical, and endlessly influential.
AGRO Studio - 1 PM - Experimental and sculptural, pushing fashion into art territory.
Sinead Gorey - 2 PM - Body-positive, radical pattern cutting with a strong ethical backbone. One of London’s most important voices right now.
London College of Fashion - 5:30PM -Future fashion stars in the making. Raw creativity, unfiltered designs, and bold experimentation straight from the classroom.
Mark Fast - 6PM -Knitting meets drama. Expect innovative textures, body-conscious silhouettes, and conceptual detailing.
Harris Reed - 7PM -Gender-fluid glamour and theatrical elegance. A standout show blending emotion, bold silhouettes, and London’s fearless edge.
Central Saint Martins MA Fashion - 8 PM - Raw creativity at its most unfiltered. This is where future fashion stars are born.
Friday 20 February
Patrick McDowell - 11 AM - Sustainability meets elegance. Known for romantic silhouettes with a strong ethical mission.
Bora Aksu - 1 PM - Soft gothic romance. Expect lace, drama, and historical references.
Phoebe English - 1:30PM - Thoughtful, sustainable fashion with clean silhouettes and wearability at its core.
Tolu Coker - 2 PM - Cultural storytelling through fashion. Textile-led, meaningful, and beautifully crafted.
Dreaming Eli - 4PM - Playful, avant-garde designs with an experimental edge; fun, unexpected, and artistic.
Fashion East - 5PM - Cutting-edge emerging talent curated for maximum London impact. Always bold and fresh.
Mithridate - 7 PM - Sharp tailoring with a modern global perspective. Increasingly one to watch.
Natasha Zinko - 8 PM - Playful chaos and anti-fashion energy. Loud, ironic, and very London.
Saturday 21 February
Selasi - 10AM - Innovative, inclusive designs redefining gender within fashion.
Karoline Vitto - 11 AM - Radical body diversity and sensuality. Redefining WHO fashion is for.
Talia Byre - 11:30 AM - Quietly cool, wearable, and deeply thoughtful. A London favourite.
CompletedWorks - 12PM - Minimalist accessories with cultural storytelling; subtle, purposeful, and considered.
Toga - 4PM - Japanese-inspired, eclectic designs with unexpected textures and layered styling.
Chopova Lowena - 4:30PM -Romantic craftsmanship meets modern drama; textural, handcrafted, and unforgettable.
Chet Lo - 6PM - Modern tailoring with experimental twists; sleek, bold, and city-ready.
Richard Quinn - 8 PM - Pure drama. Big prints, bigger silhouettes, and unforgettable runway moments.
Sunday 22 February
Erdem - 12 PM - Poetic femininity, florals, and impeccable craftsmanship. Always elegant, never boring.
Emilia Wickstead - 2PM -Poised, feminine, and refined; timeless elegance with a contemporary flair.
Simone Rocha - 4 PM - Romantic, emotional, and instantly recognisable. One of London’s crown jewels.
Jawara Alleyne - 5:30PM - Textured, thoughtful designs that combine artisanal techniques with modern storytelling.
Monday 23 February
Alessandra Rich - 9:30AM -Glamorous, feminine, and effortless; elevated classics with a modern twist.
Di Petsa - 12PM - Innovative tailoring and unique creative direction.
Conner Ives - VDFF - 3PM -Youthful, boundary-pushing designs with a playful, contemporary edge.
Raw Mango - 4PM - Handcrafted, textile-led luxury with a quiet, global aesthetic.
Ashish - 5PM - Maximalist designs full of energy, sequins, and London theatricality.
Temperley London - 6PM -Romantic, feminine, and richly detailed.
Burberry - 7 PM - The main event. Expect British heritage reworked for a global audience.
If you get overwhelmed or are short on time... prioritise these 5 shows:
1. Harris Reed
2. Chopova Lowena
3. Richard Quinn
4. Simone Rocha
5. Burberry
That gives you emerging talent, emotion, drama, and British fashion at its best.
Final Thoughts
London Fashion Week is coming back little by little every year. Making itself known amongst the bigger shows. London Fashion Week doesn't care only about prestige but also about letting fashion be experimental.
Use this guide to dip in and out without drowning. Watch what excites you, skip the rest, and let London do what it does best: surprise you!!!
Over the next 5 days I will be noting down my favourite looks, shows, and WTF moments so stay tuned for my LFW roundup.
With love,
Mimi x
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