AW26 news and archive

A Century of Britishness: How Daniel Kearns is modernising Kent&Curwen

British heritage brand Kent&Curwen, established in 1926, has come a long way from creating ties for Oxford and Cambridge universities and inventing the first cricket jumper, to become synonymous with collegiate and sporting styles, blending British tradition with a "rebellious spirit” under the creative leadership of Daniel Kearns. 2026 marks...

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Harrods buyer: PFW AW26 offered “variety and strength”

Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026, which took place from March 2 to 10, “delivered remarkable strength,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods, who was impressed by collections from Chanel, Dior, Tom Ford, Givenchy and Hermes, as well as the “confident” debut from Antonin Tron at Balmain. “After several seasons...

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Harrods buyer: MFW was “confident and cohesive”

As Milan Fashion Week comes to a close for its autumn/winter 2026 season, Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods, said the showcase was a “confident and cohesive” display, defined by strong collections from Bottega Veneta and Prada, as well as a “significant new chapter” at Fendi with Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut. “From the debut...

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Phoebe English brings a peaceful beauty to LFW

British fashion designer Phoebe English, who has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion, returned to the London Fashion Week schedule with an exploration of the corsage, as well as the flowers with which she has a personal affinity. The intimate presentation, held in an art gallery space in Bethnal Green, took the audience through a...

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William Costelloe’s debut is a balance of tribute and future growth

The Paul Costelloe brand has been a regular fixture on the London Fashion Week schedule since its inception more than 40 years ago, and this season, new creative director William Costelloe presented an emotional tribute to his late father, who passed away in November 2025, as well as showcasing his vision for the brand moving forward, rooted in...

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LFW AW26: Julien Macdonald and Joseph return to a packed schedule

As the global fashion industry turns its attention to London, there is a renewed focus on British designers and brands under the leadership of Laura Weir, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, for the February edition of London Fashion Week, with the return of Julien Macdonald, Phoebe English, and Joseph to the schedule. Running from...

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Pantone NYFW colour palette for AW26 is invigorating and refreshing

Pantone, the authority on colour, has unveiled a colour palette of striking duality, featuring earthy tones, considered neutrals and bold, vivid shades, for the upcoming autumn/winter 2026 season at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which runs from February 11 to 16. The seasonal trend report for AW26 states that NYFW designers will opt for colours...