This week's London Fall/Winter 2025-26 shows were bright and splashy. By contrast, British actor Richard E. Grant gave welcome gravitas to the Burberry runway.

Leading up to London Fashion Week, the vibes, as the saying goes, were off. More than a few brands scrapped shows they had been planning and others forewent planning them at all. But any doom and gloom as fashion week approached did not deter the most passionate fans,

Burberry’s latest collection was rooted in sumptuous materials, inspired by grand stately homes and the portrayal of British high society in period dramas.