Article by Kitty Noofah
Fashion, performance and nightlife collide as ÉCLAT returns to London with two designer showcases in the heart of Soho.
ÉCLAT London returned for its fourth consecutive season on Sunday 13 September, bringing an evening of independent fashion, live entertainment and nightlife to INCA London in Soho.
Rossi Barbarossa: Royal Codes, Rewired
For Rossi Barbarossa, Victorian references are less about nostalgia than collision.
His Rock Victorian collection brings crowns and pearls together with crimson velvet and the attitude of rock rebellion. Aristocratic symbolism meets the theatricality of the stage, creating a world where heritage codes are deliberately disrupted and reconstructed.
The concept feels particularly at home in London — a city where tailoring, monarchy, punk, music and subculture have spent decades borrowing from, challenging and reinventing one another.
Barbarossa describes himself simply as an artist, with “rock X victorian” forming the succinct manifesto behind his aesthetic. The collection treats clothing as performance: dramatic, character-driven and unapologetically theatrical.
Following Barbarossa’s opening presentation, Maggies Wardrobe took over the runway for the evening’s second designer show, bringing another independent creative perspective to the ÉCLAT programme.
Fashion After Dark
ÉCLAT positioned the night as more than a conventional catwalk presentation. Live entertainment, including a belly-dancing performance, added to the theatrical atmosphere before the evening continued with an after-party at MAYA, bringing fashion and Soho nightlife together.
Kitty Noofah, Beauty Editor for FabUK Magazine, attended the event, joining guests including Bee Thailand, a passionate and inspiring voice in the Thai UK community; Sky London, a stylish fashionista and event organiser, bringing confidence, creativity, and style together; Kru Kat UK, a professional massage trainer sharing expert skills and techniques; Phanphatchara Banbua, a talented and confident model; and Ciro Orsini, Founder and Proprietor of Ciro’s Pomodoro, the renowned Italian restaurant and live-music destination in Knightsbridge.
Special thanks to Rossi Barbarossa for inviting FabUK Magazine to experience the show, and to INCA London for their wonderful hospitality throughout the evening. It was a memorable celebration of fashion, creativity and individuality in the heart of London.