London Fashion Week provisional schedule announced as show fees waived for second season

The British Fashion Council has released the provisional schedule for London Fashion Week and will continue its support for designers by waiving show fees for those presenting on the main schedule.

Taking place from 19-23 February 2026, investment in the LFW International Guest Programme has also been doubled, allowing for an expanded group of international press, cultural commentators, and buyers to attend the event.

The schedule will feature a mix of established and emerging names, including British brands such as Burberry, Emilia Wickstead, Erdem, Richard Quinn, and Simone Rocha.

Temperley London will also return to the schedule for the first time since September 2019, marking its 25th anniversary, while Julien Macdonald will make a comeback after his last show in February 2023.

Other returning designers include Chet Lo, John Richmond, Joseph, Masha Popova, and Phoebe English.

Paul Costelloe remains on the schedule - the only designer to have shown at every London Fashion Week since its inception more than 40 years ago - following the eponymous designer's passing last month at the age of 80.

This season will also introduce a host of new talent to the LFW stage, including sculptural womenswear label Agro Studio, accessories designer Clara Chu, emerging design house Ewenki, Afro-contemporary menswear brand Gravalot, womenswear label Liberowe, and craft-led Indian brand Raw Mango.

Additionally, Conner Ives, winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, will present his collection alongside cult label Chopova Lowena, which will host a presentation.

The BFC’s NEWGEN initiative will showcase a diverse range of up-and-coming talent, both physically and digitally, with designers such as A Letter (formerly Aletta), Aaron Esh, Charlie Constantinou, Derrick, E.W.Usie, Kazna Asker, Karoline Vitto, Liza Keane, Lueder, Octi, Oscar Ouyang, Pauline Dujancourt, The Ouze, The Winter House, Tolu Coker, and Yaku all part of the line-up.

Other notable names appearing at LFW February 2026 include Ashish, Completedworks, Denzilpatrick, Di Petsa, Edeline Lee, Labrum London, Lucila Safdie, Harris Reed, Mithridate, Patrick McDowell, Paolo Carzana, and Talia Byre.

It comes after Laura Weir, who was appointed CEO of the British Fashion Council earlier this year, signalled the beginning of a new era for British fashion during her first London Fashion Week season in September.

Her vision is rooted in accessibility, cultural relevance, and global visibility. She’s taking steps to remove barriers and inject new energy into the schedule - loosening entry criteria, waiving fees, and ensuring the event reflects the full scope of British fashion creativity nationwide.