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On Display. Simone Rocha SS26
“It’s this slightly teenage, debutante feeling – when you’re on display and don’t really want to be there,” said Simone Rocha of her spring–summer 2026 collection. This season, the London-based designer marks 15 years of independent business, one deeply rooted in a women-centered vision.
Being “on display” carries many meanings for a contemporary fashion designer – especially a female one – and Rocha channeled that tension with a line-up that was at once vulnerable and resilient. Crinolined dresses swayed with a wonky gait; panniered skirts slouched loose and undone; draped tops tucked with flowers exuded an arty chaos. A black menswear suit, its jacket fitted with a built-in bouquet sash, struck a particularly cool note, amplified by the model’s crossed hands.
And the pillow clutches? Rocha’s eternal girl may drift through a dreamscape, but she is no Princess and the Pea.
Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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Energy. Talia Byre SS26
I’ll be frank – I haven’t really paid much attention to the past few days of London Fashion Week. So far, everything has felt a little out of place. That is, until today’s Talia Byre show, which I genuinely loved.
Talia Lipkin-Connor, the designer behind the brand, reminds me of Phoebe Philo – not in terms of aesthetics, but in energy. Like Philo, Talia creates no-nonsense clothes that endure, exude effortless cool, and resonate with women who aren’t necessarily invested in fashion.
Her spring–summer 2026 line-up featured utilitarian yet chic overalls, brilliantly cut trousers, and bold graphic stripes that gave the collection a striking sense of potency and urgency. The Talia Byre woman enjoys indulging in dressier touches – like a beautifully beaded V-neck sweater – but ultimately, she remains grounded (especially in those shearling-trimmed boots). It’s a matter of time till more clients buy into this brand.
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