London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 saw a rare moment in the front row: King Charles III attended one of the key runway shows, marking the first senior royal appearance at LFW since 2018. His presence highlighted designers celebrated for their technical skill and cultural storytelling.

Joining the King were prominent figures from the fashion world, including Stella McCartney and Laura Weir, alongside cultural personalities Little Simz and Skepta. Their presence showed the event’s connection to fashion, music, and culture including new designers.

Observers noted the careful balance between modern design sensibilities and references that reflect heritage and cultural background.

This moment highlighted London Fashion Week as a platform for craftsmanship, design, and cultural influence, showing how front-row attendees can amplify a show’s impact.

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Skepta at Tolu Coker

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Little Simz at Tolu Coker

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Daisy Lowe at Annie’s.

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Nell Fisher at McDowell

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Gideon Aldon at Harris Reed

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Grace Carter at Tolu Coker

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Nicky Hilton at Harris Reed

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Cat Burns at Tolu Coker

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Maisie Peters at Patrick McDowell

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Munroe Bergdorf at McDowell

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw at Harris Reed

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Krystal Versace at Poet-Lab

The appeal of the modern Los Angeles off-duty uniform is its efficiency. The formula is simple: fitted top, relaxed denim, a standout shoe, minimal extras. What keeps it current is proportion. A recent street snapshot shows how that balance is shifting toward cleaner lines and a more deliberate shape that looks considered.

A narrow, body-skimming tank leads the look, with the cut influencing everything around it. The stripped-back tank has been a staple for several seasons, replacing logo-heavy casual wear with a more refined focus on shape. There is no layering, no jacket thrown into the mix, no visible branding. The top contrasts with the jeans below.

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The jeans perform the opposite function. Relaxed, straight, slightly cropped. Not baggy. Not skinny. Just controlled. This middle-ground cut reacts against extremes and reads intentional. The cropped hem leaves the ankle exposed, giving the heel space to register as part of the outfit.

The shoe choice shifts the tone. Instead of trainers or sandals, a pointed heel sharpens the outfit. The pairing creates a tension that defines contemporary street style. Denim keeps the outfit structured; the heel introduces a refined edge. It does not read formal, but it elevates the outfit beyond simple errand dressing.

What makes this version of LA casual notable is how little it depends on modernity. There are no experimental fabrics or unexpected color plays.

Everything is familiar. The difference is in the way the pieces are proportioned and worn: fitted tank against relaxed denim, cropped hem against a pointed heel, minimal styling against structured posture. Each choice demonstrates how everyday dressing can be refined with precision.This is the kind of outfit that returns again and again because it functions as a template. It can be rebuilt from pieces already in most wardrobes yet still carries a sense of intent. The strongest off-duty looks are understated. They are edited. A tank, denim, a heel, and the composure to leave it there.

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on Sunday night, January 11, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row, the night celebrated the best in film and television. While the awards is the main focus of the event, the red carpet remained one of the interesting aspects of the night.

With Hollywood stars each bringing their own style to the red carpet, from sharp, structured pieces to contemporary fashion with exquisite finesse, the 2026 Golden Globes displayed variety of styles that portrayed not only the latest fashion trends but also the personal style signatures many celebrities are known for. Take for one, Teyana Taylor who always appears in a spectacular style, arrived in a black figure-hugging Schiaparelli gown with detailed cutouts and a ribbon of fabric flowing out from the back of the halter neckline of the dress to form a train.

In contrast, Selena Gomez opted for a classic Hollywood style with a black Chanel gown, decorated with over 200 flowers made from feathers and silk chiffon. Emily Blunt also kept her look deliberately minimal, stepping out in a custom white Louis Vuitton two-piece offering a calm counterpoint to the more dramatic looks on the carpet.

Elsewhere on the red carpet, sequins appeared in different forms, with Kylie Jenner choosing a silver sequined gown, complete with crystal straps that lay across her shoulders, while Miley Cyrus took a darker approach in a black long-sleeve sequined gown, with deep neckline and fanned, pleated pieces that stood above her shoulders.

Other stars appeared in sheer and see-through designs. Jennifer Lawrence went for a strategically layered see-through Givenchy gown, decorated with floral appliqués. She paired it with a satin shawl and gemstone detailings. Jennifer Lopez followed suit in figure-hugging sheer mermaid gown. The men also pushed style boundaries, with Coleman Domingo opting for a Valentino custom look, consisting of a black trousers with a button-up matching jacket designed with sparkling crystal pieces on one side. While Patrick Schwarzenegger gave the traditional tailoring a twist, wearing a suit with a bow tie and a gold accessory pinned to the lapel.

Below are all our best dressed looks from the night.

Emily Blunt in a white Louis Vuitton custom two‑piece

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Miley Cyrus in a Saint Laurent gown

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Jennifer Lopez in a sheer vintage Jean‑Louis Scherrer mermaid gown

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Chase Infiniti in a custom Louis Vuitton

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Ariana Grande in a black off‑the‑shoulder ball gown by Vivienne Westwood

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Jenna Ortega in a black Dilara Findikoglu dress

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Nick Jonas in classic Tuxedo

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Ayo Edebiri in a black Chanel gown

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Elle Fanning in a figure‑hugging silver Gucci

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Tessa Thompson  in Balenciaga

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Coleman Domingo in custom Valentino

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Jackie Tohn in Pamella Roland and Rahaminov diamonds jewelry

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Patrick Schwarzenegger in a tailored suit

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Amelia Gray in Swarovski

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Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta

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Joshua Hong in an all black suit

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