LFW AW26: Notable Moments for Textured Hair
Chris Grimley, Textured Hair Specialist, Founder of Fusion Hair Co and Texture Curl Academy shares her standout LFW AW26 textured hair moments.
Annies Ibiza
At Autumn/Winter 2026’s London Fashion Week, Annie’s Ibiza presented Return to the Self, a collection that felt like a celebration of freedom, self-expression, and romantic glamour. Hair was a key part of that story, moving naturally, embracing texture, and letting each look feel alive and individual.
Soft, defined curls flowed alongside delicate braids and natural waves, complementing the collection’s ornate silhouettes and intricate detailing. Texture wasn’t added for drama; it was celebrated for what it is, giving the overall look a sense of authenticity and movement.
Moments like this show how the industry is evolving. There’s a growing understanding that technical skill with textured hair isn’t optional, it’s essential, and that true representation comes from giving diverse hair types the space, care, and creativity they deserve. It’s about seeing beauty in its many forms and letting it shine naturally on the runway.
Labrum London
Labrum London’s Osmosis was a celebration of African heritage, and this year the hair completely embraced that spirit. Drop braids, sculptural sand hair, bantu knots, and cornrows filled the runway, each style carefully crafted to highlight texture, movement, and individuality.
The looks were bold, intricate, and alive, not just beautiful, but meaningful. Every braid and twist felt intentional, honouring culture while showing the creativity and technical skill behind textured hair. This is the kind of styling that makes you excited to see the industry evolving: hair that celebrates identity, tells a story, and moves naturally with the person wearing it.
Again, it’s moments like this that show how much progress has been made, and how much potential there still is to keep pushing textured hair into the spotlight.
Simone Rocha
Simone Rocha’s Autumn/Winter 2026 show was all about texture, and it was wonderful to see every hair type celebrated on the runway. The styling had a lived-in, windswept quality and showcased a vibrant mix of textures, sculpted, voluminous, and free-flowing styles that each had its own energy and movement.
There was a real edge to it all; nothing felt forced or uniform, and every look allowed the models’ individuality to shine. The hair highlighted texture in all its forms, showing that diversity isn’t just about who walks the runway, but how their hair is embraced and celebrated.
Shows like this are inspiring because they demonstrate that texture, authenticity, and creativity can coexist beautifully, giving hair a voice of its own while complementing the designer’s vision.
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