Articles by Mary Wenthur
Smile! Miles Aldridge Wants to Snap Your Picture Original
STRIKING A POSE: Guests in London during Frieze Week can conjure the spirit of Andy Warhol and secure their 15 minutes of fame by posing for a Polaroid portrait by the British photographer Miles Aldridge. Aldridge’s 15 Minutes of Fame project, which is taking place through Saturday as part of the Mount Street Neighborhood Arts Festival, allows guests to book a time slot for a quickie portrait.
Lisa Gozlan Wants Customers to Win a Bracelet From the Claw Machine at Her New Selfridges Pop-up Original
KEEP SMILING: Lisa Gozlan is making her U.K. debut in Selfridges’ jewelry department with a series of in-store exclusives and a pop-up, which opened this week and runs until Jan. 10. The jewelry brand, which specializes in demi-fine gold and bejeweled happy face charm bracelets, has seen triple-digit growth this season, according to Sophie Capel-Creasey, a jewelry buyer for Selfridges.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Wardrobe.NYC Team for Tailoring-Focused Capsule Original
SCULPTURAL TAILORING: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Wardrobe.NYC dropped their third collection on Monday, continuing their focus on structured tailoring in new textiles based on customer feedback. “The response from customers has shown a desire for sculptural forms in tailoring and foundational pieces of exceptional quality,” said Wardrobe.NYC cofounders Christine Centenera and Josh Goot.
OBB Media Opens London Office, Marks European Expansion With Hailey Bieber Original
ON THE ROAD: Hailey Bieber joined OBB Media founder and chief executive officer Michael D. Ratner and fellow industry leaders at Harry’s Bar in Mayfair on Monday night for a dinner celebrating the company’s European expansion, as well as Rhode’s partnership with OBB, before Bieber headed to Paris for fashion week. The Los Angeles-based entertainment company OBB Media opened a New York office in 2025.
Erdem, Simone Rocha, Steve O Smith Wow Buyers at Spring 2027 London Fashion Week
LONDON — It was a big season for London, with the return of McQueen to the runway, Christopher Kane's Mulberry debut and Marks & Spencer's first fashion show on the calendar. Designers and brands took the moment in their stride, turning out collections that ranged from the subversive, sharp-edged and punk-flecked to the sensual and romantic.
Designers You Might Have Missed During London Fashion Week Original
Pieces from Dreaming Eli, Charlie Constantinou, Joyce Bao, Yaku and Leo Prothmann's spring 2027 collections Courtesy Elisa Trombatore’s spring collection explores the shift from childhood fantasy to adult reality through distressed and stained laces, ripped silks and her newest technique: screen-printed tattoo designs.
Di Petsa Spring 2027: Maternal Instincts Original
Dimitria Petsa’s shows are never dry, and this season, she was milking a new theme. Her exploration of wet looks continued with the story of motherhood, which she told through her signature draping, dribbling strings and tethered umbilical cords. Water spewed from a pregnant model’s breasts, imitating fountains of milk and drenching other models sitting on the runway. The mother-to-be wore Petsa’s designs that are draped and wrapped to appear wet.
Toga Spring 2026: Breathing in Summer Air Original
Preparing for next year’s impending heat, Toga’s spring collection continued Yasuko Furuta’s genre-blending style, fusing sophisticated collared tailoring with laid-back sheer layering. Showing outdoors at Somerset House River Terrace turned the wind into part of the production that highlighted billowing tassel embellishments on sleeves and cuffs, blew through feathered bags, and ruffled short dresses that bounced.
Pauline Dujancourt Spring 2027: Out of the Shadows Original
Season after season, Pauline Dujancourt celebrates womanhood by sending a message through her clothing. For spring, it was to step out of someone else’s shadow and come into your own. Her message was to “just be the best version of yourself, be independent, be you,” the London-based French designer told WWD. The spring lineup followed the loss of love through seven emotions, from despair to relief, each represented by a color.
Fashion East Spring 2027: Trying Out Ideas Original
Fashion East’s second-season designers Jacek Gleba, Goyagoma by Traicelene Pratt, Louis Mayhew, and newcomer Mé Mé, a recent Central Saint Martin’s graduate, all pursued experimental processes that they haven’t tried before. At Manor Place, a collaborative sports hub and creative event space by Nike and Palace, show-goers were first greeted with blown-up photographs from Mayhew. In candid, clear photographs, models wore cut- up and reconstructed polo shirts and charity-shop costume jewelry.
Ashley Williams Spring 2027: World of Interiors Original
Ashley Williams imagined a wardrobe for when your entire life takes place between four walls. Bonnie Grape, the loving and deeply isolated mother from the “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” movie, was the muse of a collection that was “inspired by fighting battles that you’re never going to win,” Williams said backstage.
Maximilian Raynor Spring 2027: A Garden of Envy Original
A very British rivalry kicked off on the village green for Maximilian Raynor’s spring show, but these athletes aren’t looking to score a goal — they’re dressing to impress. He imagined what the supporters of this battle of fashion could wear to the face-off.
London scene: Where to shop, eat, stay and gaze during fashion week
WHERE TO SHOP Brand63Africa Pop-up at Harrods This September, Harrods is hosting Brand63Africa, a social enterprise representing Africa's most eminent designers, and exclusively bringing them into the London spotlight. Located on the store's fifth floor, the pop-up showcases five designers from the continent - Christie Brown, Abiola Olusola, Sukeina, Studio Namnyak, and The Cloth. Skims Flagship on Regent Street Skims has officially opened its first U.K. flagship in London.
EBay’s Endless Runway Spotlights British Fashion Fixtures’ Forever Pieces Original
FOREVER PIECES: EBaycontinues its push for pre-loved for the third year running, kicking off with an auction Thursday featuring items by British fashion fixtures. The global online marketplace put under the virtual hammer pieces contributed by model Adwoa Aboah, stylist Harry Lambert, designer Charles Jeffrey, actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, filmmaker Akinola Davies and award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell.
Pauline Dujancourt Expresses Love and Learning Through Knitwear Original
Pauline Dujancourt Dominique Maitre/WWD LONDON — Pauline Dujancourt sees knitwear as a language of its own, one that can transmit traditional techniques while expressing emotions that words cannot. It’s also the way Dujancourt communicates with her knitters in Peru, France and the U.K., as she expands to meet demand and relies on visual instructions when words fail. Knitters film themselves knitting with new techniques previously unknown to Dujancourt.
Ones to Watch at London Fashion Week Spring 2027
LONDON – This season, WWD spotlights four emerging designers: Kanyinsola Onalaja, Macy Grimshaw, Francesca Lake, and a collaborative collection from Kai Ghattaura and Fin Forsyth. The making of a dress for the Onalaja spring 2027 collection Courtesy Kanyinsola Onalaja Kanyinsola Onalaja’s designs have been on fire. Literally. Two months ago, the designer watched decades of work go up in flames, including her spring 2027 collection, which was set to debut later this week at London Fashion Week.
Fashion Is Not a Contact Sport: H&M Holds the Line in London as PETA Protesters Crash Runway Show Original
RESILIENT PLAY: Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M’s runway show on Thursday night at Olympia in West London was disrupted by three PETA protesters, who held up signs similar to the ones protesters used last week at the Cos show in New York, protesting using sheep’s wool on the runway. The evening’s main event was supposed to be the unveiling of H&M’s collaboration with Nick Knight and ShowStudio, introducing the convergence of fashion and technology, but it was stopped briefly three times.
Chanel, Le19M, King’s Foundation Display Graduate Students’ Artisanal Skills in London Original
ARTISANS’ HOUR: Chanel, Le19M and the King’s Foundation marked four years of cooperation with a display at the Garrison Chapel in London showcasing the work of graduate students specializing in embroidery, millinery and fashion. The exhibition, which will be open from Friday to Sept. 24, features the work of the Chanel Métiers d’Art Fellowship graduates, including 3D embroidered capes, sculptural hats made from a variety of materials and clothing inspired by the wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II.
St. Regis Mayfair Showcases Sarabande Artwork Ahead of Fall Opening in London Original
ART ATTACK: The St. Regis Mayfair hotel will be showcasing work by artists from the Sarabande Foundation when it opens this fall. Each piece draws on the history and prestige of the neighborhood, which takes in Savile Row and Bond Street, and is known as a showcase of craftsmanship, art and culture.
Artist Blanche Yu Lends Romantic Inspiration to Clarks Originals Desert Riders Collection Original
BOOTS FOR WALKING: Chinese artist Blanche Yu has created a romantic, desert-themed fall 2026 collection in her latest role as guest creative director for Clarks Originals. The artist drew on her background in ceramics and spatial design to create the new Desert Riders collection. She redesigned some of Clarks’ signature silhouettes, melding symbols of the American West with Mongolian nomadic craft.
TTYA Teams With Asos on Capsule, New Clothing Brand for Tall Women Original
STANDING TALL: TTYA, the clothing brand founded by Irene Agbontaen that is aimed at tall women, is returning to Asos with a dedicated 12-piece capsule that’s set to launch on Sept. 18 during London Fashion Week. Now called TTYA [Lab], it comprises foundational pieces designed for layering. There are blazers, trousers, leggings, and a long, structured coat for the winter season. TTYA stands for Taller Than Your Average.
TTYA Unveils Capsule Collection on Asos Aimed at Tall Women
Mary Wenthur Wed 2 September 2026 at 5:13 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STANDING TALL: TTYA, the clothing brand founded by Irene Agbontaen that is aimed at tall women, is returning to Asos with a dedicated 12-piece capsule that's set to launch on Sept. 18 during London Fashion Week. Now called TTYA [Lab], it comprises foundational pieces designed for layering.
Topshop Teams With Cara Delevingne for Denim-focused Capsule Original
STYLISH FALL: Topshop and Cara Delevingne on Monday unveiled their first codesigned collection, bringing back classic denim looks and versatile basics inspired by the multihyphenate model’s signature off-duty wardrobe. “Topshop has been part of my style story for as long as I can remember, so codesigning this collection felt really personal.
Hana Towobola Codifies Sustainable Fashion With New Encyclopedia Original
LONDON — The current state of the environment is changing faster than a teenager chasing trends — and so is the terminology surrounding it. With new sustainability regulations and material innovations popping up every other day, designer and lexicographer Hana Towobola saw a need to bring the industry’s complex vocabulary into one place.
London Meets Riyadh at Saudi: Sky’s the Limit Showcase in Selfridges’ Corner Shop Original
Guests took a virtual trip across the globe to catch a glimpse of Saudi Arabia’s emerging talent during the opening party for Saudi: Sky’s the Limit, the new showcase at Selfridges’ Corner Shop in London. An oud, a Middle Eastern stringed instrument resembling a lute, played traditional music as shoppers wove their way around terracotta shelves at the popup destination. The shelves and glass showcases were filled with makeup, perfume, sunglasses, chocolates, and one-of-a-kind bags.
V&A to Stage Shows on Punk’s Appeal, Westwood’s Jewelry and the Enduring Appeal of Chintz
1:34 3 hours ago India: Locals Rescue Scooter Rider Trapped in Swollen River in Rishikesh. StringersHub • 3h Rishikesh, India - July 10, 2026 A dramatic rescue was captured on Chila Road in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, where a scooter rider became stranded in the fast-flowing waters of the Bein River after heavy monsoon rains caused the river to swell. The rider attempted to cross the flooded stretch but was quickly overwhelmed by the powerful current.
V&A to Stage Shows on Punk’s Appeal, Westwood’s Jewelry and the Enduring Appeal of Chintz
COLORFUL CHARACTERS: The Victoria & Albert museums have some colorful exhibitions in store for 2027 and 2028, including a look at punk’s cultural and social influences, a show about Vivienne Westwood’s jewelry designs and a deep dive into chintz, the fabric that was born in south India and enthusiastically adopted by the British. The V&A in South Kensington will stage “Punk to Pop” from March 13, 2027, until Jan. 2, 2028.
Istituto Marangoni BA Graduates Show Work Inspired by Culture, Memory at Italian Embassy in London Original
LONDON — Ten graduating designers from Istituto Marangoni in London presented their final collections at the Italian Embassy on Monday, transforming Casa Italia, as the building is known, into a showcase for emerging talent. Designers from around the world explored personal identity and pursued innovative creative techniques that nodded to the future of fashion design.
Margot Robbie, Henry Cavill Toast Opening of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair Original
LONDON — Guests including Margot Robbie, Henry Cavill, Theo James, Hayley Atwell and Guy Ritchie stepped out on a hot London night to raise a glass to the opening of RH’s second English location, The Gallery in Mayfair. Situated between two of London’s most historic fashion districts, New Bond Street and Savile Row, the newly renovated building has been restored in a style reflecting its history. The London opening follows similar ones in Paris and Milan.
Honoring Novak Djokovic, Lacoste Swaps Crocodile for Goat Original
Lacoste's GOAT, the "Greatest of All Time," campaign starring Novak Djokovic Courtesy LONDON — What once had scales and sharp teeth is now fluffy with hooves. Lacoste honored Novak Djokovic by replacing its crocodile logo with a goat on an exclusive collection ahead of next week’s Wimbledon. The transformation was unveiled at an intimate panel talk at Lacoste’s flagship on Regent Street, where the tennis legend sat down with fans to discuss the new campaign and the philosophies behind his success.
Honoring Novak Djokovic, Lacoste Swaps Crocodile for Goat
Honoring Novak Djokovic, Lacoste Swaps Crocodile for Goat Sun 28 June 2026 at 4:05 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LONDON — What once had scales and sharp teeth is now fluffy with hooves. Lacoste honored Novak Djokovic by replacing its crocodile logo with a goat on an exclusive collection ahead of next week’s Wimbledon.
Honoring Novak Djokovic, Lacoste Swaps Crocodile for Goat
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Jessica McCormack Hosts a Garden Party Full of Diamonds Original
LONDON — The stars stayed cool in the summer heat with cold pints of beer and ice on their wrists at Jessica McCormack’s Summer Solstice Party this week at Mount Street Gardens in Mayfair. Diamonds weren’t the only things shining on the night. Cohosts Zoë Kravitz and Carey Mulligan cohosted “McCormack’s Tavern,” a British pub-inspired garden party with guests including Drew Barrymore, Jodie Comer, Caitriona Balfe, Alexa Chung, Poppy Delevingne and Sheila Atim.
Uniqlo Challenges Central Saint Martins Designers to Create a Collection From Returned Items Original
LONDON — Ever wonder what happens to clothing that gets returned? Uniqlo has made a virtue of it, challenging two BA fashion graduates from Central Saint Martins, part of the University of the Arts London, to spin the unwanted items into new designs. Uniqlo and the graduates unveiled the 10-piece collection, Everyday Re.imagined, during a sustainability presentation in London this week and put it on display in select stores around the British capital.
Miu Miu, New Balance and Coco Gauff Serve Up a New Collection in London Original
Coco Gauff showed off her new Miu Miu capsule wardrobe on Tuesday night during a party at the brand’s London flagship to mark the launch of a collaboration with New Balance, and an accompanying campaign. Currently ranked number two in the world, the 11-time singles champion was wearing a Miu Miu blazer with a matching dress from the fall 2026 collection. The matte black fabric shone in the light and faded down into a brown faux furry trim at the hem.
Vivienne Westwood Marks 130th Anniversary of Landmark London Restaurant J Sheekey Original
CRIMSON TIDE: Vivienne Westwood has reimagined the outdoor terrace of J Sheekey to mark the 130th anniversary of the landmark London restaurant that started as a stall holder in 1896 serving post-theater suppers to hungry thespians and audiences. Characters from Westwood’s distinctive “Evolution of Man” archive print, first shown in the fall 1996 menswear collection, have been painted onto the windows of the restaurant’s red terrace.
Menswear Designers to Watch From Central Saint Martins 2026 BA Class
LONDON — In a world full of AI and impostors, the Central Saint Martins BA graduate fashion show is as original as they come, from soap-molded slabs of knit-printed sweaters to faceless video game-like characters spawned from fantasy tales. Stepping outside their London realities, four designers featured in the university’s annual graduate runway show — Yuki Naka, Finley Maguire, Harvey Bigg and Shane Elias — transformed their worlds and took the audience with them.
Tailor Ozwald Boateng Weaves His Ghanaian Heritage Into a New Design for Savoir Beds Original
OFF TO BED: Savile Row tailor and king of color Ozwald Boateng’s creative approach does not waver, whether he’s designing for the boardroom, or the bedroom. Boateng, who has just unveiled a collaboration with the high-end British maker Savoir Beds, said, “I always need to understand the construction.
Keeping Things Real in a World Obsessed With AI Original
THE HUMAN TOUCH: Channeling the awesome power of AI — while also attempting to keep it in check — dominated much of the conversation at the second edition of SXSW London, which began Monday and runs through Saturday in Shoreditch, east London. The festival gathers experts, speakers and thinkers from the worlds of music, film, TV, tech and culture. During the first two days more than 20 talks, panels or sessions had “AI” in the title.
Could London’s Smithfield Market Become a New Cultural and Creative Hub?
TO MARKET, TO MARKET: Paul Smith’s Foundation fashion residency program, which aims to support emerging design talent, could join forces with television, film and arts organizations to form a cultural hub at Smithfield Market, a landmark in the City of London. The foundation is already located at Smithfield Market, London’s largest wholesale meat market, and is hoping to remain on the premises, which span 500,000 square feet, even after the market’s planned move in 2028.
Isamaya Ffrench Shifts Her Gaze to Art, Interiors and Design With Studio Iron Original
LONDON — Isamaya Ffrench, the British makeup artist and designer, has turned her attention to a different color palette with the opening of a gallery and concept store called Studio Iron. Her aim is to create a platform where younger artists — and established ones — can experiment with interior design, furniture and decorative objects. Studio Iron’s first pop-up exhibition is taking place at Saatchi Yates until June 7, before moving to its permanent spot in The Painting Rooms in Soho in June.
Paul Smith Space in London to Host Exhibition Dedicated to the Japanese ‘Wabi-sabi’ Philosophy
HELLO, BEAUTY: Come June, Paul Smith Space in London will be hosting “Wabi-Sabi: Untangling the Meaning of Beauty,” a group exhibition curated by Marcelle Joseph that will feature nine female artists whose work is about beauty in imperfection. The show will run from June 5 until Sept. 14 at Paul Smith Space, an artistic hub for creatives located at the Paul Smith store on Albemarle Street in Mayfair.
JW Anderson, Guinness Order Up a Second Round Original
ONE MORE TIME: JW Anderson and Guinness are teaming again on a capsule collection just in time for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. The 17-piece, pub-inspired collection launched earlier this week and is being sold at stores including Selfridges, Nordstrom, Brown Thomas and I.T in China and Hong Kong. The ad campaign features Little Simz and Joe Alwyn, and the collection includes workwear jeans with a signature harp logo inspired by vintage brewery uniforms.
New Barbie Celebrates England Star Chloe Kelly
NEW DOLL: At any age, when a new Barbie doll drops, nostalgia kicks in. Soccer fans around the world now have the chance to bring home the champion England player Chloe Kelly.
There Was Footwear for All Weathers at London Fashion Week Fall 2026 Original
Simone Rocha x Adidas Fall 2026 Collection Giovanni Giannoni/WWD LONDON — With its intense weather, no fashion capital comes up with better autumnal footwear than London. Marking her debut collaboration with Adidas, Simone Rocha didn’t disappoint with her ballet slipper-sneaker hybrids. “I was a teenager wearing Adidas running shorts under vintage tutus. The brand has always felt very ‘there,’” Rocha told WWD’s Samantha Conti.
Designers You May Have Missed at London Fashion Week Fall 2026 Original
Petra Fagerström Getty Images LONDON — From Petra Fagerström’s moody rink moms to Lucila Safdie’s errant debutantes, WWD highlights emerging names making waves in London this past fashion week. Petra Fagerström’s first fashion week presentation is not one to skate over. Inspired by overbearing figure skating moms and coaches, this season Fagerström reworked her signature trompe-l’œil lenticular print and introduced puffer coats.
Pauline Dujancourt Fall 2026: Coven of Creativity
Just like the many knots woven into a sweater, Pauline Dujancourt could not have created her collection alone. Dujancourt honors her tight-knit team that handcrafted all the intricate pieces by naming her final dress after her main knitter in Peru. Elizabeth crocheted the complicated, small flowers that intertwined down the purple mesh of the Eli gown. “It’s quite a beautiful process, although it’s laborious,” said Dujancourt.
Five Designers to Watch From Central Saint Martins’ 2026 MA Class
LONDON — The Central Saint Martins MA program has produced the likes of Harris Reed, Tolu Coker, Connor Ives and Daniel Lee. This year’s graduating class turned out designs produced without the typical pattern-cutting and sewing techniques. Here, WWD spotlights Macy Grimshaw, Grey Buscemi, Yodea Marquel Williams Braham, Ivan Delogu Senes and Oli Clarke, who took inspiration from family heritage and historical influences.
Johanna Parv Fall 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review Original
Walking down the busy streets of London, Johanna Parv stopped and witnessed what would inspire her fall 2026 collection. A young businesswoman in an all-black suit hopped off her bike. Her pants were tucked into her socks, and her helmet tilted as she swung a tote bag onto her back. “She looked like the perfect woman who was coming from the office on a bike,” Parv explained. “But then she adjusted her outfit.
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