5 Top Women Fashion Trends for FW 25/26 From London Fashion Week
February 24, 2025 – Top Women Fashion Trends from London Fashion Week FW 25/26
Over four electrifying days of runway shows, London once again proved its flair for modern rebellion. London Fashion Week FW 25/26 showcased an eclectic mix of trends—from liberated corsets to punk-inspired silhouettes. Designers celebrated diversity and reimagined forms, setting the stage for a season defined by audacity. Here are the top fashion trends for Fall-Winter 2025/26 spotted at London Fashion Week:
The Return of the Bubble Skirt
The bubble skirt, a staple of the 1980s, made a triumphant return in playful and exaggerated forms.
S.S. Daley reimagined the bubble skirt as a giant pear-shaped silhouette, crafted from floral fabrics or sheer black tulle filled with white tulle. The collection paid homage to Scottish colorists and the late singer Marianne Faithfull, with a knitted sweater embroidered with the message: “Stay Faithfull to Marianne.” Meanwhile, 16Arlington showcased a mini, satin version of the trend, while Keburia added a playful twist with bubble skirts featuring dotted textures. At Harris Reed, the bubble skirt took on a dramatic, sculptural form, inflated to bold proportions for maximum impact.
London Fashion Week: Keburia FW 25/26
The Punk Revival
Punk is never far from London’s fashion DNA, and this season, it returned with a vengeance. Pauline Dujancourt brought romantic-gothic vibes to the runway, pairing lace, tulle, and knitwear with chunky Dr. Martens for a modern punk aesthetic. Meanwhile, Harris Reed, the celebrated queer designer, opened the evening show with sculptural, armor-like dresses in black and gold, drawing on punk references and counter-culture aesthetics to mirror a world in flux. Not to be outdone, Stephen Jones, the iconic milliner, paid homage to punk with a statement headpiece bristling with spikes, reminiscent of a mohawk, continuing his 45-year legacy of dressing celebrities and style icons.
London Fashion Week: Harris Reed FW 25/26
The Liberated Corset
Once a symbol of restraint, the corset has transformed into a statement piece for autumn-winter 2025.
Sinead Gorey reinterprets the classic silhouette by presenting a deconstructed corset in a grey sweatshirt style, complete with a hood for an urban, streetwear vibe. In another look, the corset is styled as a bustier paired with a micro short and high-top Converse with heels—an unmistakable “party girl” ensemble marked by smeared lipstick and a hint of rebellion.
Dilara Findikoglu, the Turco-British designer, channels mythological allure with her “Venus emerging from chaos” collection. Her designs feature corsets in blood-red velvet, laced leather, or skin-toned fabrics that evoke an ethereal, almost vampiric quality.
London Fashion Week: Dilara Findikoglu FW 25/26
Dark Romance
Dark romance was a recurring theme this season- infusing edgy details in soft fabrics.
Simone Rocha infused her collection with a gothic fairytale vibe, featuring sheer cocktail dresses, daring negligees, and moto jackets with puffed sleeves. The looks were accessorized with satin bags shaped like hares and turtles, faux-fur backpacks resembling rhesus monkeys, and nylon accents in the form of rabbit ears—a playful twist on conventional silhouettes that highlighted a growing appetite for whimsical designs. Meanwhile, Erdem, in collaboration with British painter Kaye Donachie, presented ethereal organza dresses adorned with soft-hued portraits, creating a striking contrast between delicate femininity and artistic expression.
London Fashion Week: Simone Rocha FW 25/26
Eclectic Maximalism
Faux fur, eclectic, and avant-garde aesthetics are key trends again for the Fall-Winter 25/26 Season.
Toga: Yasuko Furuta’s collection featured oversized Renaissance collars, multi-pleated trousers, and crystal-embellished boots. While some looks were hit-or-miss, the shoes were undeniably cool.
Paolo Carzana: The emerging talent presented a collection of twisted, knotted, and frayed garments, evoking a poetic sense of chaos. Models wore Phrygian caps and mini turbans, closing the show with a raw, emotional statement on humanity and the planet.
London Fashion Week: Toga FW 25/26
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