London Fashion Week SS’26
2/27/2026
The Street Becomes The Runway
Intricate layering. Effervescent accessories. That unmistakable British voltage humming through the air like a live wire beneath cobblestones.
London Fashion Week SS’26 did not whisper its arrival, it arrived in a crescendo of texture, attitude and audacity. And woven through the spectacle, stepping confidently across slick pavements and grand stone steps alike, was Bared.
This season’s street style felt electric. The kind of energy that cuts through grey skies and turns drizzle into drama. Editors darted between shows, photographers crouched for the perfect shot and every corner of the city became an impromptu runway. In the midst of it all, Bared moved with purpose. Each silhouette grounded the moment while amplifying it, proving once again that comfort and high fashion are not opposites but co-conspirators.
Grit Meets Glamour In True London Form
London weather played its usual role: moody, unpredictable, cinematic. Yet rather than dampen the spirit, it sharpened it. Against a backdrop of slick streets and brooding skies, experimental styling took centre stage. Monochromatic textures clashed and harmonised. Oversized tailoring met delicate detailing. Leather gleamed beside wool, fur and pleats.
There is a particular elegance to UK style. It is less about polish and more about personality. A tension between grit and grace. This season, that duality was everywhere. Bared shoes and boots became the anchor to looks that were layered, directional and entirely individual. Each step felt deliberate. Each pairing, a study in modern British cool.
A Patent Moment At Mithridate
The fashion pilgrimage began at the Mithridate show, where Betty Bachz delivered a masterclass in textural storytelling. Her Cayuga Patent Black Heels caught the light with every stride, sharp and glossy against the soft drama of a burgundy fur shawl. A pleated skirt moved rhythmically beneath a grey marle bomber, blending classic femininity with urban edge.
The patent finish added punctuation. It was the exclamation mark at the end of a sentence composed in layers. Structured yet fluid, polished yet fearless, the Cayuga became the perfect counterpoint to the rich burgundy tones and tactile textures. A look that felt both considered and spontaneous, like London itself.
The Tripletsss In Leather And Attitude
Also commanding attention at Mithridate were Elnaz, Tanaz and Golnaz Hakkak, known collectively as The Tripletsss.
Their styling was a unified statement of strength and symmetry. Stretch leather Rook and Remiz Black Sock Boots formed the foundation, sleek and sculptural beneath opaque tights and modern tailoring.
Oversized jackets draped with intention, creating volume above the streamlined boots. The effect was architectural. Clean lines met supple leather, producing a silhouette that felt sharp enough to cut through the London mist. The stretch leather hugged and moved, a testament to design that honours both form and function. It was tailoring reimagined for the street, grounded by boots that meant business.
Sculptural Drama On The Strand
As the shows drew gasps inside, the theatre continued outdoors. On The Strand, Blessing Afolayan delivered a moment that felt almost editorial in its precision. She paired the Hillstar Black Boots with a voluminous bubble skirt, a floral leather headdress and a cinched black jacket layered over a fitted turtleneck.
The result was sculptural. Our Hillstar boots lent gravity to the exaggerated proportions above, their streamlined silhouette balancing the drama of the skirt and headpiece. Black on black became a study in dimension rather than monotony. Texture replaced colour as the storyteller. In a sea of maximalism, this was a look that commanded attention through shape and structure.
Effervescent Elegance With Lucy Rose Ford
Beyond the first day’s crescendo, the style momentum did not falter. Lucy Rose Ford brought a different kind of sparkle to the pavement. Effervescent and poised, she stepped out in the Fantail Black Flats, styled with an elegant skirt and blazer pairing. A teal bag added a burst of chromatic confidence, while her signature sunglasses framed the look with quiet authority.
Our Fantail flats spoke to a new era of refined ease. Understated yet impactful, they complemented tailoring without competing with it. This was power dressing recalibrated. Less about towering height, more about grounded confidence. A reminder that elegance often whispers rather than shouts.
A Suede Story In Two Acts
Lisa Nilsson turned the spotlight to suede, offering a dual narrative that celebrated versatility. First came the Chauna Loafers in Ochre. Paired with denim, a knitted turtleneck and a blazer, the look radiated effortless energy. The warm ochre tone softened the structure of the blazer and enriched the blue of the denim, creating a palette that felt both earthy and elevated.
Then, a shift. The Sylph Heels in Tan Suede took centre stage. Styled with a crisp black shirt and clean white pants, the effect was refined minimalism. The suede added depth to the monochrome pairing, introducing warmth without overwhelming the simplicity. Two moods. Two silhouettes. One cohesive suede story that demonstrated the transformative power of thoughtful design.
A Pearl Drop Finale
As London Fashion Week pulsed on, Blessing Afolayan delivered one final joie de vivre moment. She paired our Maleo Silver Woven Loafers with black tights and a vivacious black dress, punctuated by an insatiable Pearl Drop bag. The silver weave caught the light like scattered stardust against the dark palette.
There was a sense of celebration in the styling. A playful nod to glamour that still felt rooted in practicality. The woven texture introduced movement and intrigue, elevating a classic black dress into something altogether more spirited. It was the kind of look that lingers in memory long after the street clears.
A Season Of Positivity And Power
The energy, creativity and diversity of London Fashion Week SS’26 delivered more than trends. It offered optimism. A reminder that fashion, at its best, is a language of self expression that transcends weather forecasts and world headlines.
Across the city, Bared was part of that dialogue. From patent heels to stretch leather boots, from suede loafers to sculptural flats, each style stepped into the story with confidence. Street style moments in Bared once again proved irresistible. Not because they followed the rules, but because they rewrote them.