Ahluwalia’s celebration of love, Toga’s reinvention of the everyday and Malone Souliers’ 1970s-inspired glamour: here are the standout runway moments
Ahluwalia
London fashion week is always celebrated for its raw, unmistakable energy, shaped by the cosmopolitan creative minds who thrive in the city’s vibrant melting pot of languages, cultures and styles. The spring/summer 2026 shows once again delivered on that promise – especially at those by Ahluwalia, Toga and Malone Souliers.
Ahluwalia
Designer Priya Ahluwalia, who has Indian-Nigerian dual heritage, renowned for her refined approach to upcycling, explored the multifaceted nature of romance, capturing both its power and vulnerability. ‘I looked at depictions of love across Bollywood films, Motown, Indian miniature paintings and stories of Nigerian deities like Oshun, the goddess of fertility,’ she explained when unveiling her inspirations.
The show took place in the leafy atrium of the NoMad Hotel in Covent Garden, set to the sounds of a live violist. On the runway, tailoring and eveningwear took on new dimensions with twists, knots and fringes, evoking a sense of deep connection. The colour palette glowed with ruby, emerald and sapphire tones, brought to life in silky satins. Embroidered pearls, marigolds and precious stones completed the looks, echoing the ritual of lovers exchanging treasured gifts.
TOGA
Malone Souliers
TOGA
Toga – the Tokyo-based label founded in 1997 by Yasuko Furuta – reimagined everyday clothing by playing with proportions and deconstruction. Its starting point for this year’s show was a video of Claes Oldenburg, the Swedish-born American Pop Art sculptor known for his large-scale installations of ordinary objects. Taking a similar approach, Furuta presented a collection of deconstructed trench coats, shirts and miniskirts, all featuring detachable elements. Sleeves, collars and ruffles could be removed in keeping with the revisionist spirit of the collection.
The show was staged at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre, a conference venue overlooking Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey, and featured a collaboration with the independent Hackney-based station NTS Radio – a longtime favourite of the Japanese designer.
Malone Souliers
Meanwhile, British footwear house Malone Souliers, acclaimed for its sculptural silhouettes, staged its presentation on the top floor of the Space House, a cylindrical mid-century tower in the heart of Covent Garden. Co-creative directors Coco Fong and Valerio Bava channelled the allure of the early 1970s with platform sandals and stiletto mules in gleaming metallic nappa. ‘Showcasing our collection against the London skyline celebrates the relationship between this brand and the city it was created in,’ the duo said.
