10 Standout Shows From London Fashion Week

Erdem’s SS27 collection had a real sense of theatre, taking inspiration from the 1920s. Crystal-embellished pieces, feathered dresses and delicate lace were mixed with sharp tailoring, oversized outerwear and utilitarian touches, creating a cool tension between masculine and feminine. It felt glamorous and slightly unexpected, with plenty of drama but lots of wearable pieces too.

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Burberry closed London Fashion Week with a colourful SS27 collection that brought a fresh sense of energy to its heritage codes. Daniel Lee reworked the trench coat and classic check through bubble hems, lightweight fabrics and vibrant pops of yellow, red, blue and orange. A collaboration with British textile artist Celia Birtwell added hand-drawn florals, expressive faces and a more personal feel, while sequinned dresses, leather shorts and statement clogs gave the collection a playful, youthful edge.

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McQueen returned to London Fashion Week with a dramatic SS27 collection from Seán McGirr, staged in the atmospheric Undercroft of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel. Inspired by the contrasts of London – from Gothic grandeur to rave culture – the collection paired precise Savile Row tailoring with sculptural gowns, leather harnesses and flashes of metallic embellishment. Chainmail dresses, skull details, perforated leather and platform heels brought the house’s signature darkness, while sporty knits and vivid colour added a sense of movement and energy.

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Mulberry made a dramatic return to London Fashion Week with Christopher Kane’s debut as creative director. Titled Town, City, Country, the collection brought together the designer’s rebellious energy and the brand’s British heritage, with leather at the centre of the story. Bayswater-inspired cutaway details appeared across dresses, coats and skirts, while the iconic Postman’s Lock was reworked onto belts and loafers. Axe-shaped heels, heritage checks and bold leather separates added a playful edge to this confident new chapter for the house.

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H&M brought a seriously cool energy to SS27, with an immersive LFW show created with Nick Knight and SHOWstudio. The collection mixed sheer lace, soft femininity and ivory tones with strong tailoring and sculptural shapes, giving high-street pieces a much more directional feel. There was also plenty of texture, from tactile knits to feathered details and glossy finishes. Add a live Labrinth performance and it felt more like a major fashion moment than a traditional high-street show.

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