London Fashion Week, SS26 – Canadian designer alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES, presented by Global Fashion Collective in collaboration with Fashion Scout. The collection unfolded as a dreamy meditation on the restless yearning to grow up, blending whimsy with melancholy in alex.s.yu’s signature playful-yet-poetic style.
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
alex.s.yu returned to the London runway with MEZZO MELANCHOLIES
The show presented a universe where nostalgia met futuristic expression. Pastel tones, soft layering, and fluid silhouettes evoked childhood innocence, while structured cuts and unexpected details hinted at the tension of stepping into adulthood. Each look became a reflection of bittersweet transformation, balancing fragility with strength.
The collection was styled with footwear from DAF Shoes, while Goldwell UKI, Varis Pro Hair, and Odete Da Silva Hair brought fantastical textures and movement to the models’ looks. The Odete Da Silva Hair Team, along with Cristina Cuéllar and Instituto Cristina Cuéllar, added a heightened sense of storytelling through beauty. Casting by Sonia Van Fashion Week brought together a lineup of striking talents, amplifying the collection’s emotional resonance.
Immersive graphics and music by Agency Jejune shaped the show’s atmosphere, pulling the audience into alex.s.yu’s world of half-dreams and half-realities. Together, fashion, sound, and visuals created a seamless narrative that lingered long after the final look.
Our FabUK photographer, Paul Winstone, was there to capture the ethereal runway moments and backstage details, documenting alex.s.yu’s SS26 presentation in stunning imagery.
