Sunday marked a decade of championing independent fashion with a landmark 10th Anniversary Season at London Fashion Week SS26, hosted at Devonshire Square. 17 designers from around the world presented collections that celebrated creativity without compromise.
Karpova reimagined Ukrainian customs through a contemporary female lens, while Tomfoolery’s signature drop-seat jumpsuits mixed functionality with playful volume. Chelsea Grays fused military-inspired streetwear with art and activism, Renee’Larouge explored the six stages of grief through personal expression, and JIWYA showcased a fully plant-based, soil-to-soil fashion ecosystem. Kuteka Printell closed the show with bold, art-inspired silhouettes celebrating the poetry of nature in motion.
SuKaz kicked off the 4 pm show with her signature bespoke art jackets, followed by the collaborative work of Linda Sekoll and Royal Black Couture, who fused old-master influences with modern reinterpretations. InVintaged celebrated all stages of womanhood, while Viktoria Marchev pushed her silicone rubber experiments into immersive underwater-inspired designs. RIYSYS highlighted urban landscapes through sculptural, statement bags, and Vino Supraja closed with a heartfelt tribute to handloom artisans and the vibrant life of Bhavani.
Soramame commanded the 6 pm exclusive show with the debut of the Sparkles of Momentum collection. The Vietnamese couture house showcased timeless silhouettes and boldly reimagined classic feminine proportions, celebrating cultural dialogue and demonstrating fashion’s power as a universal language that unites us all.
The season closed with the debut of the OFS LAB Concept Show, spotlighting four daring designers who blur the line between fashion and art. ChenChen Studio presented architectural, sculptural forms that transformed garments into living installations. Elsa Nilaj, based in Mumbai with roots in Albania, reimagined contemporary tailoring through artisanal craft, bridging cultural heritage with modern silhouettes. Hellavagirl brought her signature avant-garde drama to the runway, with extravagant couture pieces designed to defy convention and command presence. Closing the show, Megan O’Cain unveiled Keepsake, a surreal collection inspired by personal memories and nostalgic objects, turning everyday mementos into fantastical, wearable worlds.
