For SS26, HENGDI WANG presents EXOGENESIS. This collection is a meditation on the exogenous origins of life, where Eastern mythology converges with post-human biological constructs, digital craftsmanship, and futuristic materials. EXOGENESIS envisions clothing as more than ornament, more than protection. It is a vessel of memory, a code of survival, and a bridge between the cosmic and the human. In this narrative, ancient Eastern myths are reframed not as fantasy but as traces of humanity’s fragmented memory, distant recollections of unknown star systems and interstellar encounters. The legendary bestiaries of Shan Hai Jing reemerge as echoes of extraterrestrial forms, while…
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In the shadowy grandeur of Freemasons’ Hall, Karina Bond unveiled “The Midnight Sun,” a 21-look collection that blurred the line between sculpture and clothing, drawing dreams into dazzling physical form. London Fashion Week rarely lacks spectacle, but Karina Bond’s Spring/Summer 2026 show, staged in the shadowy grandeur of Freemasons’ Hall’s Vestibules, was something closer to a dream state. Entitled “The Midnight Sun”, the Central Saint Martins graduate turned her runway into an extraterrestrial temple, where fashion bent the rules of reality and shimmered like a sculptural second skin. Bond’s vision, rooted in the surreal logic of dreams, contrasted sharply with…
All eyes were indeed on Aadnevik this season as designers Hila and Kristian Aadnevik unveiled their Spring/Summer 2026 collection at London Fashion Week, dedicated to the memory of France’s last queen, Marie Antoinette. The collection transported us back to 1770, when the young Archduchess of Austria left her homeland at just 14 years old to marry Louis XVI in a grand ceremony at Versailles. From that moment, she became one of the most talked-about monarchs in history – a symbol of extravagance, rebellion, and tragedy. A Queen of Contradictions “Marie Antoinette is the hedonistic muse of this collection; a woman…
18th September 2025, LONDON, UK – From Taipei to London: A Sensory Showcase of Taiwanese Creativity, a one-day exhibition commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, opened its doors today at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), Brandon & Nash Rooms, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH. Led by an all-Taiwanese team, this exceptional showcase of Taiwanese creative brilliance featured four designers—APUJAN, INFDARK, JENN LEE, and RAY CHU. Curator Rain Wu presented garments as unique narratives, each pieces embodied each designer’s design journey. In an innovative collaboration with the acclaimed London-based restaurant BAO London, exclusive dish was created to for…
Amazing performances and an incredible story about four Hollywood players at a cocktail party in 1950’s Hollywood make ‘The Code’ a must see. Now playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until Oct. 11, 2025, ‘The Code’ stars John Partridge as the interior designer Billy Haines (and not decorator!), stage legend and Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett as film star Tallulah Bankhead, a fantastic Nick Blakeley as agent Henry Wilson, and Solomon Davy as the good looking rising young film star Chad Manford. The true story of Billy Haines has been told numerous times: he was a gay movie star but refused…
Vz Perfection by Vaishali dazzled during London Fashion Week for the 7th consecutive year impressing the audience with a statement collection “The Web”. Far from a simple fashion narrative, this collection is a reflection of internal chaos — a web of grief, identity, power, and resilience — all woven into wearable art. “The Web” was born from a time when Vaishali couldn’t sit with a single emotion. Her thoughts muddled, conflicting, and confusing even to herself. Starting with one colour, one concept — yet her mind wouldn’t stay in one place. Grieving the loss of loved and dear ones, she…
New York designers showed their strength and determination in the Spring/Summer 2026 season, even after a tough year full of global problems and store closures. As the fashion world prepared for a month of important new shows, the excitement grew with many first-time events. London based designer Omar Mansoor held his first New York runway show after working in Paris; to present a full ready-to-wear collection. This season was all about new ideas, fresh starts, and bold moves. Titled ‘Lapis Lazuli’ , Omar brought the old school-meets-Gen x-Charm with his signature style in pure silks. The dresses ranging from Knee…
The Ferrara Film Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary and looks to the future with a clear vision: to put merit, the quality of stories, and the power of creativity back at the center. From September 20 to 28, the city of Ferrara will transform into an international crossroads of cinema, culture, and society, hosting an event that weaves together big names, contemporary reflections, and new voices to discover. Joining founder Maximilian Law is Claudia Conte, the new co-artistic director, who summarizes the spirit of the 2025 edition: “Cinema must rediscover courage, responsibility, and depth. It must unite, not divide” –…
Winchester School of Art (WSA) proudly unveiled its 2025 showcase WE ARE THE COLLECTIVE, celebrating the work of graduating designers from the MA Fashion Design programme. This year’s exhibition highlights innovation, collaboration, and cultural diversity, with striking visuals captured by our photographer, Fil Mazzarino, who was on the show floor documenting the creative energy. In their final semester, designers unite to work as a house under The Collective, collaborating with The Company at WSA and, this year, making their mark alongside London Fashion Week. The Company at WSA is a designer-led, cross-disciplinary initiative that champions creativity through collaboration and inclusivity.…
Our photographer was on the ground at London Fashion Week 2025, where Alisa Dudaj, one of fashion’s brightest emerging voices, unveiled her much-anticipated collection Silent Engravings. Dudaj, a graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, has steadily built a reputation as a visionary of slow fashion. She first rose to prominence in 2022 after winning the Muza Competition—encouraged by celebrated photographer Fadil Berisha—with her debut collection Calidus. That minimalist yet intricately handcrafted line, created with Albanian artisans, showcased embroidery traditions from Gjirokastër and Shkodër while bringing them into a modern, global context. Her ascent continued in…