London Fashion Week SS26 saw creativity and culture collide at One Great George Street, where Flair Fashion presented two dynamic showcases — UNFOLD and IGNITE. Together, they formed a powerful celebration of design’s next generation More than just runways, these collectives were proof of Flair Fashion’s mission: to democratise the fashion industry and give global emerging designers a stage to tell their stories.
From cashmere that carried the Mongolian sky to paper turned into wearable books, from mythic couture to digital sirens sculpted in 3D, every collection offered a new lens on what fashion can be. These were not just clothes but expressions of culture, memory, and transformation. Together, the 14 designers defined the evening as a heartfelt showcase of how fashion continues to evolve.
BESË
Besë’s Kintsugi collection is a gentle ode to imperfection and rebirth. Inspired by the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold, it transforms scraps and unfinished fabrics into pieces that feel intimate and full of meaning. Each garment carries traces of history, celebrating beauty found in what’s been broken and rebuilt. Through delicate embroidery and couture-level detail, Besë stitches together strength and softness, reminding us that resilience can look romantic too. The collection glows with quiet confidence, offering wearable poetry for women who embrace transformation as part of their story.
ETNIK SHALA
Etnik Shala’s MYTH collection is less about explanation and more about emotion. It’s a world built from mystery, imagination, and the kind of creativity that invites you to feel before you understand. As a self-taught designer, Shala’s storytelling comes through in the mood rather than in words. This collection carries that same energy—something ethereal, something meant to be experienced. “Let that sink in,” he says, and it does. The designs tease at legacy and fantasy, shaping an atmosphere that lingers even after the show ends. Pure drama indeed.
FAN PAN
Fan Pan’s Threaded Identities collection feels like reading someone’s story, page by page. Drawing from Eastern papermaking traditions, she turns paper into something deeply human, exploring how identity can be fragile, layered, and constantly evolving. Each look functions like a visual chapter, folding and binding memories into form. There’s poetry in how she treats paper not as material, but as memory itself—something that holds both softness and strength. The result is a series of wearable books that invite reflection on who we are and what we carry with us.
JEAN LOUIE CASTILLO
Jean Louie Castillo’s Tormentor collection feels like a storm contained in fabric. It channels rage and transformation, turning emotion into structure. The distressed denim and jagged silhouettes speak of survival and release, while sculptural shapes mimic shards and spider legs, symbolizing rebirth through chaos. Castillo doesn’t shy away from darkness; instead, he turns it into power. There’s beauty in the tension, a rawness that makes every look feel deeply personal. Tormentor captures that point between destruction and creation where something new emerges—fierce and alive.
LINXI ZHU
Linxi Zhu’s debut collection, Siren, bridges the digital and physical worlds with astonishing grace. Each look explores the mythical siren as both muse and menace, blending fragility and power. Sculpted 3D-printed forms, petal-like drapes, and fluid metallics create garments that almost feel alive, transforming movement into emotion. Zhu’s background in fashion and 3D design comes through beautifully in her exploration of texture and silhouette. Siren doesn’t just reinterpret myth, it reimagines it for a new era, where technology and artistry coexist seamlessly. The result is hauntingly beautiful.
MAGGIE WANG
Maggie Wang’s The Childlike collection is a refreshing reminder of the beauty in curiosity. Inspired by the freedom and imagination of childhood, the pieces combine unconventional materials like eggshells, glass, and mosaics to capture a sense of wonder. There’s a playfulness in the details and a depth in the craftsmanship that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Transparent fabrics and reflective textures add lightness, inviting us to see the world through a child’s eyes again. It’s a poetic, hands-on exploration of creativity and self-expression, full of quiet joy.
PSY LAU
Psy Lau’s latest collection explores China’s cultural identity through the lens of the zodiac, blending symbolism with modern streetwear. Each design reflects traits like adaptability and resourcefulness, drawing from traditional beliefs while embracing the country’s contemporary spirit. Lau’s focus on sustainability and individuality is clear in the attention to detail and craftsmanship. The result feels rooted yet global, merging heritage with evolution. Through color, texture, and storytelling, Psy Lau captures what it means to be part of a culture that honors its past without being irrelevant.
ANNA CASHMERE
Anna Cashmere’s SS26 collection, The Art of Anna, feels like a quiet conversation between heritage and modern design. Every piece, crafted from Mongolian cashmere, carries a softness that speaks of home, resilience, and time. The brand’s roots in Mongolia’s ULEMJ legacy are clear in the purity of the materials and the care behind each garment. With sleek lines and understated elegance, the collection captures a sense of calm luxury that doesn’t need to shout to be heard. It’s the kind of beauty that grows on you the longer you look—timeless, grounded, and effortlessly sophisticated.
FÉE MUSE
Fée Muse’s Turkish Delight collection radiates confidence and warmth, just like the women it celebrates. Drawing from Anatolian roots, it blends modern sophistication with handcrafted charm. Ruffles, corsetry, and lace dance through the designs, creating silhouettes that feel powerful yet light. The attention to detail is stunning, from the delicate embroidery to the rich textures that catch the light. Each piece tells a story of strength and softness intertwined, reminding us that femininity is not one thing but many. It’s romantic without being fragile, bold without losing grace—a true reflection of timeless elegance.
LABENTINÉ
Labentiné’s Venus Come Home collection is a soft call for love and connection. Inspired by Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, it envisions the goddess returning to heal a divided world. Crafted in serene whites and ocean-inspired textures, the garments evoke purity and transformation. There’s a calm energy to the collection, a sense of unity between myth and modernity. Every piece feels intentional, designed slowly and ethically in Kosova with care. It’s less about spectacle and more about emotion, about finding beauty in stillness, gentleness, and love’s enduring presence.
MOND
Mond’s collection feels like a study in contrast, soft yet strong. Monda Beqiri brings her signature dark feminine aesthetic to life through golden accents that symbolize inner light and strength. Each piece moves with quiet elegance, celebrating the duality within every woman. There’s a cinematic quality to the silhouettes, as if each look tells a fragment of a story about grace, power, and mystery. The result is beautifully refined and deeply personal, turning fashion into an act of self-expression and inner radiance.
TANG CHI COUTURE
Tang Chi Couture’s Silent Marks collection meditates on time and transformation. Inspired by the idea that time leaves beauty in its traces, designer Maggie Fan uses couture craftsmanship to turn wrinkles, faded tones, and distortions into art. Each piece carries quiet symbolism, showing that what once felt like decay can reveal growth and strength. The handmade quality gives every garment soul, reflecting the designer’s personal connection to storytelling and feminism. Silent Marks feels deeply human—an acceptance of imperfection and an embrace of change as something beautiful.
WEVE2050
Weve2050’s SS26 collection imagines Earth’s final moment not as an ending, but as transformation. Drawing from sustainable practices and zero-waste design, the pieces reinterpret natural landscapes—oceans, mountains, and skies—as timeless symbols of renewal. The brand’s commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship is evident in every cut and texture. Beyond aesthetics, there’s a message of continuity: that beauty and life persist, even in change. It’s a thoughtful and hopeful take on sustainability, turning fashion into a vessel for memory, awareness, and future care.
YKLLA
YKLLA’s collection tells a story of perseverance and becoming. Kosovo-born designer Yllka Haxhiu translates her personal journey full of struggles, silences, and triumphs into garments that feel raw and authentic. Each phase of her life is reflected in the designs, from early dreams to hard-earned resilience. There’s honesty in the textures, emotion in the structure, and gratitude woven throughout. Her pieces don’t just celebrate success; they celebrate the process of getting there. It’s empowering fashion that mirrors both personal and universal strength, all with loads of fun and whimsy.
Flair Fashion reminded London that the future of fashion is not defined by geography, scale, or fame but by vision. ach designer, in their own language of texture and form, offered a message of renewal: that art still matters, that clothing can hold emotion, and that innovation and heritage can coexist beautifully.
As the lights dimmed on Westminster that evening, one thing was clear — the future of fashion is already here, unfolding and igniting in the hands of those brave enough to create.
All Credits
PR & Media: I.DEA PR @i.deapr
IGNITE
Designers:
Etnik Shala | @etnikshalaofficial
Linxi Zhu | @linxi_zhu
Maggie Wang | @maggiewang.london
Besë | @bese_studio
Fan Pan | @fan.panper
Psy Lau | @psylau.hk
Jean Louie Castillo | @jeanlouiecastillo
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Production: @flair.fashionofficial
Photography: @rosslynphotography
Stylist: @laurenncroftt
Key MUA: @charliaverymakeup
Key Hair Stylist: @doris_designs_
PR: @i.deapr
Sponsors: @fegokosovo
UNFOLD
Designers:
Fée Muse | @feemuse
Mond | @mondabeqiriofficial
Labentiné| @labentine
Anna Cashmere | @annacashmere_official
Yklla | @haxhiuyllka
Weve2050 | (@weve2050
Tang Chi Couture | @tangchi_couture
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Official Catwalk Photography: @rosslynphotography
Stylist: @laurenncroftt
Key MUA: @charliaverymakeup
Key Hair Stylist: @doris_designs_
PR: @i.deapr
Sponsors: @fegokosovo
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