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London Fashion Week has officially wrapped, and all eyes now turn to Milan. The royal city set the tone for Autumn/Winter with a week full of standout moments. At British-Nigerian-owned fashion brand Tolu Coker’s show, there was a surprise appearance from Charles III and a powerful performance by Little Simz. Then, Mel B closed the Natasha Zinko show with signature Spice Girl energy, while Simone Rocha unveiled her collaboration with Adidas. Dominique Jackson closed Conner Ives, and the fur trend made a major statement at Burberry.

Ahead, take a look at our five favorite moments from London Fashion Week.

Little Simz, and bell hooks, at Tolu Coker 

At Tolu Coker’s show, there was more than one surprise. Beyond a special performance by Little Simz and models spotted holding books by bell hooks, even King Charles III was spotted sitting front row.

The designer draws strong influence from 1950s and ’60s fashion. Through precise tailoring, she nods to past generations with structured collars and classic detailing, while introducing a modern edge through updated silhouettes from barrel-leg jeans to off-the-shoulder tops.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 19: Little Simz aka Simbi Ajikawo performs at the Tolu Coker show during London Fashion Week February 2026 at BFC NEWGEN Catwalk Space on February 19, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images) Mel B Closed Natasha Zinko

Mel B stormed the runway in true Spice Girl fashion, playfully flipping up her skirt and skipping down the brick-lined catwalk. She wore a structured, plaid bubble robe paired with dramatic feathered pumps, bringing bold personality to every step. Her blonde afro swung effortlessly from side to side as she bounced along. Emblazoned across the back of her robe was the cheeky phrase, “Happy Late Birthday.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 20: Mel B walks the runway at the Natasha Zinko show during London Fashion Week February 2026 at 26 Leake Street on February 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 20: Mel B walks the runway at the Natasha Zinko show during London Fashion Week February 2026 at 26 Leake Street on February 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images) Simone Rocha Debuted Her Collaboration With Adidas 

Simone Rocha’s collaboration with Adidas was everything we didn’t know we needed. Another partnership for the sportswear giant, yet one executed with intention, carefully balancing both brand identities.

Rocha reimagined athletic staples with her signature romanticism: track jackets with puffed sleeves and matching hot pants, skin-tight zip-ups layered beneath corseted gowns, and red-and-white sets finished with delicate tulle at the hem. The idea, sparked by Adidas employee JR Heffner — who envisioned the pairing as “perfection”—has fully come to life.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: A model walks the runway at the Simone Rocha show during London Fashion Week February 2026 aton February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Estrop/Getty Images) Dominique Jackson Walked The Conner Ives Show 

Dominique Jackson, actress and transgender activist, walked Conner Ives’ Fall/Winter 2026 show in a commanding look that owned the runway. She wore a fur-trimmed hood that framed her face and flowed into a long, sheer cape layered over a delicate sheer dress. Her hair wasdecoding=”async” src=”https://media.essence.com/vxcjywbwpa/uploads/2026/02/GettyImages-2263159605-scaled.jpg” alt=”The Culture-Defining Moments From London Fashion Week” width=”400″ height=”600″ />LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: Dominque Jackson walks the runway at the Conner Ives show during London Fashion Week February 2026 at Claridge’s Hotel on February 23, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) The Fur Trend Made Its Way Across The Pond To Burberry

Staged at Old Billingsgate Market, Burberry’s Autumn/Winter 2026 show felt like a refined evolution of the designer’s previous collections, sharpened and modernised to align with today’s fast-moving trend cycle. The use of fur was one of the clearest statements of this shift, including a black and red, ankle-length fur coat, and even a fur-trimmed hood on a coat with the map of London on it, stood out as some of the defining looks of the show.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: A model walks the runway at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week February 2026 at Old Billingsgate on February 23, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)A model on the catwalk at the Burberry show at 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London, during London Fashion Week. Picture date: Monday February 23, 2026. (Photo by Lucy North/PA Images via Getty Images)

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