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Friday, September 18

Designer and Luxury

Ones to Watch at London Fashion Week Spring 2027

This season, WWD spotlights four emerging designers: Kanyinsola Onalaja, Macy Grimshaw, Francesca Lake, and a collaborative collection from Kai Ghattaura and Fin Forsyth.

Fashion Features

Shaun Leane Is Back at Alexander McQueen, Designing Jewelry for the London Runway Show

Leane, who worked closely with the late Lee Alexander McQueen for nearly two decades, has created three bespoke jewelry pieces for the brand's runway show, which takes place Sept. 20 during London Fas…

Lifestyle

London Scene: Where to Shop, Eat, Stay and Gaze During September’s Fashion Week

London is buzzing ahead of fashion week, from a Burberry trenchcoat exhibition at the V&A to a Harrods pop-up celebrating African fashion and a new jewelry gallery at Liberty.

Fashion Scoops

Fashion Is Not a Contact Sport: H&M Holds the Line in London as PETA Protesters Crash Runway Show

The Swedish fast-fashion brand shrugged off repeated PETA disruptions to debut a Nick Knight collaboration that fused historical romance, cinematic menswear and AI-enabled visuals.

Fashion Features

Retail Applauds NYFW Spring 2027: Herrera, Ralph, Tory, Khaite, Heirlome and More Seen as Standouts

Retailers highlighted bursts of color, elevated outerwear, lingerie styles and fringe as among the key trends.

Designer and Luxury

Aaron Esh Wants His Clothes to Feel ‘Uncomfortable’ to Look At

By day, the designer is relaunching AllSaints, while on nights and weekends he's building a London punk wardrobe for his own brand. He craves creative freedom and has no interest in going “universal.”

Beauty Features

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Donni Davy’s Half Magic Beauty Raises Series A

Led by Point King Capital, the round will support retail expansion, new categories and team growth.