Molly Goddard, Chopova Lowena, and JW Anderson may have been the missing links of this season’s London Fashion Week; the tremendous amount of upcoming talent and established houses made up for them. And so, LFW proves to be more exciting than ever when you look at it through the lens of originality. Discover the best of London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025. Cover image: courtesy of Feben, Burberry, Emilia Wickstead, and Erdem
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LONDON FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2025
London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 proved why it remains the industry’s breeding place for emerging design talent. Despite the notable absence of JW Anderson and the ongoing migration of several established British designers to Paris, the fashion week delivered a striking mix of innovative creativity and a glimpse into fashion’s future. From the electric opening by Harris Reed to Burberry’s LFW finale, this season reaffirmed London’s status as a hub for innovation and reinvention.
BRITISH POWERHOUSES
Despite these shifts, London Fashion Week delivered its fair share of established powerhouses: Burberry, Emilia Wickstead, Simone Rocha, and Erdem ensured the week remained some of its biggest names.
Under Daniel Lee’s creative direction, Burberry closed the week with a breathtaking show at Tate Britain. The venue was transformed into a classic Burberry venue inspired by British country house dramas and “weekend escapes.” The collection leaned into Burberry’s heritage and signatures with oversized shearling jackets, tartan overcoats, and velvet suits. Elsewhere, Marco Capaldo’s 16Arlington opted for a decadent 1980s-inspired collection in an intimate dinner setting, while Stefan Cooke’s presentation offered a masterclass in modern menswear. Feben (Zalando Visionary Award finalist) was again fascinating with her unique, sculptural approach to design.
CRADLE FOR UPCOMING TALENT
Looking for the next big thing in fashion? Fashion East was once again the place to go. The incubator introduced a new class of designers, reshaping the industry’s future. Talia Byre, Paolo Carzana, and Jawara Alleyne each presented collections that felt deeply personal yet had a universal appeal. Dilara Findikoglu’s highly anticipated debut was another standout moment, instantly becoming the talk of the town. Her ability to blend historical references with rebellious femininity is simply outstanding.
Still, if London proved anything, its fashion week delivers where it mattered most: fresh talents, innovative creativity, fashion with an agenda, and the undeniable sense that fashion’s next big names are born here.
