London Fashion Week was outstanding this year. Between the traditional and modern mix and emergence of old and new trends, it was a successful year. London Fashion Week often gets overlooked, mainly due to influencers heading to New York, Paris and Milan, but not London. However, this year’s collections have made it memorable. Keep reading for the highlights of London Fashion Week 2026.
Burberry
Burberry is one of the most iconic London fashion brands. This brand is known for trench coats, outerwear and the trademark Burberry plaid. Their latest collection at London fashion week had some of their classic elements reimagined, breaking their traditional feel for a more fun and whimsical collection.
It would not be a Burberry show without trench coats. However, they truly pushed the boundaries of a traditional trench coat, featuring new materials and patterns. There were denim and leather trenches (which were absolutely perfect), but also many different colors of plaid. Between blue, green, pink and yellow, these plaid trench coats were unique and fun. Additionally, there were many colors of leather, including yellow, purple and brown.
Another trench coat element that stood out was suede trench coats, some of which featured swirly patterns. Other suede and leather trenches had fringe, which was a super fun addition to the coats. Much of Burberry’s collection ties back to the statement coat trend. Burberry’s 2026 London Fashion Week collection gave us stunning statement coat options.
The collection gave off a retro, 70s vibe, with knitted dresses that have metal details and loose, flowy silhouettes. The whole vibe gave off a disco feel, which fits right in for the summer because of Harry Styles’ new album and tour. These looks appeared to be potential outfits for Harry Styles’ ‘Together, Together’ tour. Especially with his upcoming shows at Wembley Stadium, we can expect much of the audience to be wearing these or similar dresses.
Overall, this collection was fun, different and trendy for this year. Burberry nailed it with their show and collection this year.
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Tolu Coker
Tolu Coker’s collection was unique, featuring a new take on business casual or just fun going-out clothes. There were monochromatic outfits in bold colors and so many fun types of plaid. The plaid looks really stuck out in a good way; they were classy and elegant while simultaneously being unconventional statement pieces.
Another great element was how silhouettes were experimented with. There were peplum details, pleated skirts, oversized jackets and tons of different necklines. Tolu Coker’s collection was so striking because of how every single look was so different from the next. Between the different colors, patterns and silhouettes, every piece is stunning in its own way.
This collection, along with Burberry’s collection, predict a major trend for this summer and fall: plaid. This pattern has been featured in many fashion weeks’ shows, along with being huge in stores and on social media this fall. While polka dots was still the “it” pattern of the year, this year we can expect the trends to shift towards plaid. This also fits in with the return of the Y2K aesthetic, where mini plaid skirts were a staple.
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Paul Costelloe
Paul Costelloe’s collection was not only stunning but also a heartwarming tribute. The collection was designed by William Costelloe, Paul Costelloe’s son. Sadly, Paul passed away in November. However, William took over and designed his first collection for the brand and also London Fashion Week in honor of his father.
William honored his father well, doing an incredible job with this stunning collection. Every look was meant to make women look beautiful, so every single look was tailored meticulously. The tailoring truly stuck out because it might have been the best tailoring we have seen at London Fashion Week this year. There were even chunky belts incorporated, which gave the models an hourglass silhouette.
Every piece had neutral colors, but many featured plaid patterns (yet another example that plaid is soon to be the trendiest pattern). There were trendy elements, such as micro shorts and statement coats, but also classic pieces such as sweater dresses and blazers. The whole show really felt as if you were in London, with the oversized blazers and neutral plaid elements. William’s collection was definitely my favorite from London Fashion Week because of the elegant looks, heartfelt inspiration and how the clothes truly embodied London.
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ARGO
ARGO’s collection seemed like something out of a Shakespeare play, which is because it was inspired by Shakespeare’s works. Some of these works include King Lear, or the non-Shakespearean story King Arthur. The collection, and runway, channeled England’s history, with the runway being set up so that it looks like a forest.
In terms of the clothes, each piece was unique. It seemed as if each outfit had its own personality, which is a super fun concept for a show. There were many natural textures, such as feathers and fur. Additionally, there was a blend of natural colors, including dark brown and white, and brighter colors, such as light blue.
ARGO’s collection stood out because of how it mixed historical elements with modern trends. One great example of this is the plaid jacket with fur elements and trousers with leather details. The fur elements and big coat are historical, while the cropped silhouette and plaid pattern are modern (yes, this is another collection that has plaid). Another is the light blue silk jacket and skirt set. The style of the jacket and the high boots are reminiscent of England’s history while the low rise skirt and slightly cropped jacket are current trends.
Conclusion
London Fashion Week 2026 gave us fun and different collections with many different trend predictions for this year. While the biggest is clearly plaid, others such as the return of neutrals for fall and brown being a dominant color have also been forecasted by these shows. However, the best part was that all of the designers used their London heritage to their advantage, making London Fashion Week uniquely its own.