London Fashion Week, Editorial Coverage, SS26

Three days in London, flat out! Early call times, tight pits, heavy schedules. Worth it. I covered multiple UK powerhouses across venues scattered around the city, hotels, galleries, off-schedule spaces. Packed rooms, fast turnarounds, strong collections.


Highlights

Paul Costelloe

Confident lines, crisp pacing, finales that landed. Broad coverage worked, hero strides for press, a few tight details for socials.

Venue - Palm Court, The Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych.

Agro Studio

Compact space, sharp silhouette work, rich texture. Side aisle motion passes and close crops earned the keepers.

Burberry

High demand, tight risers, strict cues. Long glass for runway heroes, wides for the brand world and crowd energy. Press ready sequences.

Venue - Perks Field, Kensington Palace Gardens.

Unifold

Concept first, graphic forms, measured tempo. Low center angles clarified silhouette, corner position gave fabric lift and clean negative space.

Poet-Lab

Minimal palette, precise layering, tailored cuts. Mid run detail passes showed make and finish, backstage added human texture without clutter.

Venue - St John’s Church, Hyde Park.

Genaro Rivas

Bold colour, energetic line, fast walk. Center lane held rhythm, off axis shots added motion that reads in reels.

Venue - Knightsbridge, London.

Fashion Scout

New-gen talent, tight rooms, quick turnarounds. Fast primes for intimacy, quick wides to bank atmosphere for editorial sets.

Venue - Shoreditch presentations.

Flair Fashion

Polished styling, clean lines, accessories with intent. Tight crops on jewellery and bags, finale stacks that play well in carousels.

Tifaret

Structured drape, elegant flow, calm pacing. Low angles kept lines long, backlit frames gave fabric glow that holds in print.

Richard Quinn

Statement florals, sculpted glamour, high drama. Contrast and surface finishes popped under show light, cover ready from first walk to finale.

Venue - St John’s Smith Square, Westminster. Naomi Campbell opened in a black velvet gown with a constructed


How I shot at the shows

Primary body, Sony A7 III, 70 to 200 f4, AF-C with tracking, burst high, 1 over 640 or faster, f4, ISO variable.

Second body, Sony A7 II, 24 to 70 f2.8, wides, walk shots, room scale.

White balance, tungsten or daylight as needed, corrected in post.

Positions - center lane for look ones and finales, side aisle for gait and fabric shape, rear aisle for symmetry and room context.

Delivery, same day selects to agencies, full edit inside 24 hours, accurate captions and credits.


Standout moments

UK Supermodel Naomi Campbell's opening for Richard Quinn in a black velvet gown with a constructed capelet. The room lifted, risers steadied, and the camera line stayed clean. Sharp, press ready frames that captured the show.


Work with me

Runway coverage, backstage reportage, editorial looks for press and brand channels. Fast, consistent, on brief. All new enquiries welcome.


On to Chester Fashion week after next - see you there, or follow here for more highlights!

 

Runway shot at Paul Costelloe Collection
A collage of black and white wedding photos showing reception moments, dancing, and ceremony scenes with palm trees.
Model walks runway in pink ruffled dress during high fashion show with crowd in background.
Fashion models showcase pink checkered outfits on a runway with vibrant urban mural backdrop at Paul Costelloe show.
A performer hangs gracefully from an ornate crystal chandelier during a dramatic indoor performance piece.
Vibrant street art mural depicting colorful urban scenes with buildings, palm trees, and lamp posts in a dynamic style.
A series of black and white photographs showing classic Hollywood glamour portraits from the 1950s era.
Model walks runway in yellow ruffled dress with sheer lime green overlay at fashion show under crystal chandeliers.
Colorful fashion runway show with models walking past vibrant tropical mural backdrop featuring palm trees and bright designs.
Model wearing a peach-colored ruffled mini dress poses on runway against colorful artistic backdrop.
Naomi Campbell walks the runway in a sleek black velvet dress during a high-fashion show presentation. Fashion Photographer Martin Japheth
shot at Paul Costelloe Collection
Four sequential photos show people in white tank tops and dark clothing interacting at what appears to be an indoor event.
shot at Paul Costelloe Collection
A figure performs beneath an elegant crystal chandelier in a grand ballroom setting during what appears to be a performance.
Model walks runway in white ruffled mini dress with dramatic oversized sleeves during fashion show.
A model walks beneath a grand crystal chandelier during a dramatic fashion show presentation.
Models walk the runway showcasing colorful evening gowns at a fashion show with palm tree backdrop decor.
Fashion model walks runway in camel-colored wrap coat and dress ensemble with matching headpiece at luxury show.
Model walks runway in textured bronze evening gown with crinkled metallic fabric during fashion show presentation.