LONDON, UK – February 23, 2026 – INFDark presented its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at London Fashion Week (LFW) on Sunday, February 23rd, at Protein Studios in Shoreditch. The show, a collaboration with Fashion Scout, challenged conventional notions of garment creation, exploring the genesis of design rather than its final form.
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
New Inn Yard, London,20th February 2026. A model walks in the Chet Lo AW26 catwalk show. ©Chris Yates/ Chris Yates Media
The AW26 collection, titled “Evolution Itself,” delved into the moments preceding a garment’s completion, where structure remains fluid and possibilities are boundless. INFDark meticulously deconstructed and elevated typically hidden construction details, transforming them into integral design elements. This approach resulted in modular layers, adjustable components, and functional transformations, allowing each piece to adapt and shift with the wearer. The collection presented garments not as static outcomes, but as dynamic, responsive systems built for longevity and adaptability.
Visually, the collection evoked a subtly post-apocalyptic landscape, where residual structures and relaxed silhouettes merged with exposed underlayers to create a refined yet raw aesthetic. Prints inspired by crumpled pattern-making paper, digitally reconstructed into trompe-l’oeil surfaces, symbolized a continuous cycle of revision and reconstruction. This fusion of conceptual depth and wearable adaptability directly addresses contemporary dialogues surrounding sustainability and transformative design.
Show Credits:
- Event: Fashion Scout (@fashionscout)
- Show Production: Martyn Roberts (@mrfashionscout)
- Makeup (backstage): Mandy Gakhal for AOFMPro using Dermalogica UK (@aofmakeup @mandygakhal @dermalogicauk)
