LONDON — With its intense weather, no fashion capital comes up with better autumnal than London.
Marking her debut collaboration with Adidas, Simone Rocha didn’t disappoint with her ballet slipper-sneaker hybrids. “I was a teenager wearing Adidas running shorts under vintage tutus. The brand has always felt very ‘there,’” Rocha told WWD’s Samantha Conti.
“I’ve been given wonderful creative freedom, and have even been able to reengineer the logo in a way,” added Rocha of her Adidas tie-up. Other fun footwear on display included black and white brogues, fluffy slippers, and buckles galore.
Conner Ives
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Conner Ives continued his partnership with Jimmy Choo at his fall 2026 show, this time bringing his demi-couture flair to the footwear. Chic pointed-toe slippers, kitten heels, a pump, and a boot all came in silk dupion.
Some chinoiserie-inspired pairs even came with intricate embroidery. “All the embroidered styles are made from antique silk tapestries I sourced with my team,” explained Ives.
Backstage at Burberry.
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At Burberry, models trod through faux-puddles in all kinds of buttery leather footwear, from moto and riding boots to heeled mary janes and strappy stilettos. Those all-weather shoes were paired with an array of trenches, from ones with dramatic ruffled collars to some with sparkly fringe, like streaks of rain.
Oscar Ouyang
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Oscar Ouyang’s collaboration with New Balance makes choosing a pair of shoes for a night out easy. The line of sneakers and hybrid loafers came in jet black and white, making them the optimal shoes for a night out on the town, while still staying comfortable.
Jawara Alleyne
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Jawara Alleyne’s collaboration with Converse also served up cushy kicks ideal for a fun night out. While keeping the signature rubber toe and All Star stamp, Alleyne introduced double-stacked laces, hand-painted designs, and cool leather tassels. The collaboration is set to launch next month.
Malone Souliers
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This season, Malone Souliers built on ’60s styles, like flats with rounded toes, by introducing new concepts like a wavy heel. “That’s the one thing that we always looked at — to make it wearable,” said Coco Fong and Valerio Bava, co-creative directors of the brand.