Oxford fashion studio S26 010.jpg

The platform for independent designers. Built with fresh eyes by experienced hands for a new generation of design talent.

SS26

12 Sep 2025

White Space Chelsea

NEW YORK

FASHION WEEK

3PM: RENEE CAFARO ATELIER

SS26

21 Sep 2025

Devonshire Sq.

TKTS

LONDON

FASHION WEEK

2.30PM: KARPOVA • TOMFOOLERY • CHELSEA GRAYS • RENEE’LAROUGE • JIWYA • KUTEKA PRINTELL

4PM: SUKAZ • LINDA SEKOLL + ROYAL BLACK COUTURE • INVINTAGED • VIKTORIA MARCHEV • RIYSYS • VINO SUPRAJA

6PM: SORAMAME

8PM: CHENCHEN STUDIO • ELSA NILAJ • HELLAVAGIRL • MEGAN O’CAIN

SS26
 
Harpers - white - formatted.png
The Telegraph.png
 
Elle - white - formatted.png
Dazed.png
 
Marie Claire - white - formatted.png
 
By resurrecting couture as cult and requiem, Hellavagirl redefined fashion as a raw and unsettling art form. The show was a visceral reminder of the beauty found in disorder, decay, and devotion, cementing the brand’s reputation as one of Briti
The collection drew on haunting references — X-rays, bone malformations, church iconography, and inkblot psychology — to create exaggerated, sculptural garments that felt like relics unearthed from cathedral ruins. Each piece was designed
Hellavagirl brought unapologetic drama to the 8 pm runway with The Discovery of Mr Nobody, a couture collection that blurred the line between fashion and ritual. Known for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde silhouettes, designer Helen Woollams del
By reinterpreting traditional crafts for the global stage, Nilaj celebrated artisanship while pushing heritage into the future. Her collection stood out as a tribute to detail, memory, and cultural storytelling, balancing precision tailoring with poe
Roses and geometric motifs appeared across a black canvas, embellished with beads, sequins, and crystal fringes inspired by traditional carpets. Flowing fabrics such as chiffon and georgette elevated the embroidery, creating looks that felt both time
Elsa Nilaj brought refined craftsmanship to the 8 pm runway with Harmony, a collection that bridged cultural heritage with contemporary couture. Drawing on her Albanian roots and artisanal traditions, the Mumbai-based designer translated cross-stitch
By placing artisans at the heart of the show, Vino Supraja honored weavers not as background contributors but as protagonists of fashion. It was a moving finale that embodied sustainability, culture, and care in equal measure.
The collection merged bold, contemporary design with ethical craftsmanship, elevating everyday handloom into striking runway pieces. Vibrant colours and intricate patterns reflected both cultural heritage and modern relevance, reminding audiences of
Vino Supraja closed the 4 pm runway with Weave: A Bhavani Tribute, a heartfelt homage to India’s handloom weavers. The Dubai-based sustainable label spotlighted traditional Jamakkalam textiles, celebrating the artistry and resilience of the Bha
RIYSYS brought sculptural elegance to the runway with Shape of Self, a collection of statement bags rooted in Indian craftsmanship. Each piece was designed as more than an accessory — a dialogue between structure and soul, tradition and rebelli
By treating handbags as sculptural objects that come alive when worn, RIYSYS demonstrated how fashion accessories can echo identity and movement. The show highlighted the power of design to carry memory, presence, and individuality in every fold and
The bags drew inspiration from the sharp corners, soft folds, and negative spaces of the cities the designer has lived in. Architectural forms were softened by artisanal detail, creating silhouettes that were at once bold and minimal, timeless and co
By merging technology with craftsmanship, Marchev elevated her material experiments into a bold artistic statement. The show revealed fashion as both science and art, immersing the audience in a world where innovation and imagination flowed seamlessl
The collection combined the sleek, otherworldly textures of silicone with carefully crafted silhouettes that evoked both fluidity and pressure. Each piece carried a sense of immersion, as if garments themselves were shaped by the movement and tension
Viktoria Marchev pushed the boundaries of material innovation with Under Pressure, a collection built around her ongoing experiments with silicone rubber. Drawing inspiration from scuba diving and the underwater world, the New York–based design
More