London Fashion Week, September 2026: Burberry
London Fashion Week returned to the capital from 17th to 21st September 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in British fashion alongside emerging designers, established houses and a new generation of creative talent.
This season's London schedule featured 47 catwalk shows, 23 presentations and 10 digital activations, with Burberry, Erdem, Simone Rocha, Alexander McQueen, Mulberry, Roksanda, Richard Quinn and many more taking part.
There was plenty to get excited about, too.
Alexander McQueen returned to London, Christopher Kane made his debut for Mulberry, and Burberry once again took its place as one of the headline British houses on the schedule.
And, as has become something of a London Fashion Week tradition, Burberry brought the week to a close.
On Monday 21st September, Creative Director Daniel Lee presented Burberry's Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Chelsea College of Arts.
Take a look at the full runway show below.
Burberry | Spring/Summer 2027 | London Fashion Week
Burberry Spring/Summer 2027
Daniel Lee's latest collection for Burberry was something of a return to the fundamentals of the house.
But this wasn't about simply looking backwards.
Instead, Lee explored what makes Burberry recognisable in the first place – the trench coat, gabardine, checks, outerwear and distinctly British attitude – before loosening those familiar codes and giving them a more relaxed, youthful and distinctly human character.
The result was a collection that felt less polished and more lived-in.
And that was very much intentional.
Lee described the season as "a return to the basis of things", focusing on instinct, authenticity and the human hand behind the clothes.
For a house as recognisable as Burberry, it was an interesting approach.
Rather than adding more and more, the collection found new possibilities within what was already there.
A New Chapter For The Burberry Check
One of the biggest stories of the collection was the arrival of Celia Birtwell.
The legendary British textile designer collaborated with Daniel Lee on the collection, bringing her distinctive floral drawings, expressive faces and playful patterns into the Burberry universe.
Birtwell's work has been an important part of British fashion and textile design since the 1960s, particularly through her collaborations with designer Ossie Clark.
For SS27, her influence provided a striking contrast to Burberry's traditionally restrained and graphic visual language.
The familiar Burberry check was reinterpreted through gingham and stripes, while floral and illustrated motifs appeared across garments and accessories.
It was Burberry – but with the volume turned up.
From Check To Gingham
Burberry's check has become one of the most recognisable patterns in fashion.
But SS27 demonstrated that even an iconic design can be reinvented.
The traditional check appeared to break apart into new configurations, becoming gingham, stripes and more playful graphic treatments.
Birtwell's florals and faces disrupted the familiar pattern, creating something more spontaneous and expressive.
Rather than treating heritage as something that must remain untouched, the collection demonstrated how an established house can take its most recognisable codes and reinterpret them for a new generation.
And there was plenty of personality along the way.
The Trench Coat Gets A Makeover
Of course, it wouldn't be Burberry without the trench coat.
But Daniel Lee once again found new ways to approach one of the most famous garments in British fashion.
For Spring/Summer 2027, the trench appeared in lighter, softer and more playful forms.
There were shortened proportions, gathered and puckered details, floral embellishment and unexpected fabrics.
Some versions looked almost deliberately rumpled.
Others were decorated with delicate floral details and trailing ribbons.
The classic Burberry trench was still recognisable – but it looked as though it had lived a little.
And perhaps that's the point.
A trench coat doesn't have to look as though it has just left the showroom.
Sometimes it looks even better after a little life has happened to it.
Intentional Imperfection
One of the most interesting ideas running through the collection was imperfection.
Burberry has traditionally represented polished British luxury.
Daniel Lee deliberately introduced elements that felt touched, worn and slightly imperfect.
Washed fabrics.
Rumpled textures.
Scuffed trainers.
Puckered materials.
Softened leather.
The intention was not to make the clothes look unfinished.
Quite the opposite.
It was about making them feel lived in.
The idea that something can become more desirable because it has character is particularly interesting when viewed through the lens of craftsmanship.
Because the most beautiful garments aren't always the ones that look untouched.
Sometimes the marks of wear are what make a garment yours.
A More Relaxed Approach To Tailoring
For us at A Hand Tailored Suit, the tailoring within the collection was particularly interesting.
The SS27 collection incorporated a more relaxed approach to tailoring, with easy-fitting jackets, shorter menswear proportions, casual separates and pieces that could be worn together or independently.
This wasn't traditional formal suiting.
Instead, tailoring was being treated as part of a wider wardrobe.
A jacket could be worn casually.
A trouser could be separated from its matching jacket.
A tailored silhouette could be combined with sportswear.
And a beautifully cut piece didn't necessarily need a shirt and tie to make it work.
That approach is becoming increasingly relevant to modern bespoke tailoring.
Tailoring Doesn't Always Mean Formal
There is sometimes a misconception that bespoke tailoring means a traditional suit, worn in a traditional way.
But tailoring can be considerably more versatile.
A bespoke jacket can be designed with a softer construction.
Trousers can have a more relaxed silhouette.
A suit can be made from a lightweight summer cloth.
A jacket can be designed specifically to work with jeans or chinos.
And the details can be adjusted to create something that feels entirely individual.
Burberry's SS27 collection demonstrated exactly that principle.
The tailoring was there.
The structure was there.
But the styling made it feel considerably less formal.
Washed Denim & Summer Textures
Alongside the tailoring and outerwear came a selection of washed denim and lighter summer textures.
Pink, taupe and black denim appeared alongside softer fabrics, while silk and cotton brought a lighter feel to the collection.
The contrast between structured outerwear and softer, more tactile materials created much of the collection's character.
It was a reminder that Spring/Summer fashion doesn't necessarily have to mean bright colours and lightweight dresses.
British summer dressing can be considerably more understated.
A lightweight trench.
A relaxed jacket.
A pair of tailored trousers.
A soft cotton shirt.
And, naturally, something waterproof – because this is Britain after all.
Burberry's British Identity
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the collection was how unmistakably British it remained.
Even with the introduction of Celia Birtwell's expressive prints and a more youthful styling direction, the Burberry DNA was still immediately recognisable.
The trench coat.
The check.
Gabardine.
Outerwear.
Practicality.
And a slight sense that the weather might change at any moment.
That's what makes Burberry so interesting.
The house has never been about fashion for fashion's sake.
Its roots are firmly connected to clothing designed for real life – protecting people from the British weather while still looking exceptionally good.
SS27 simply approached that heritage with a little more freedom.
From The Runway To The Cutting Table
At A Hand Tailored Suit, we're always interested in how runway trends can translate into the world of bespoke tailoring.
And there is plenty to take from Burberry's Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
The most obvious lesson is perhaps the importance of texture.
A garment doesn't need an elaborate design to make an impression.
The cloth itself can provide the character.
A subtle check.
A lightweight wool.
A wool and linen blend.
A textured Italian cloth.
A softly structured jacket.
Or simply an unusual combination of colour and fabric.
Bespoke allows those ideas to be adapted specifically for the individual.
Rather than buying the runway look, you can take the inspiration and create something that works for you.
The Burberry Influence On Bespoke
There is also something to be said for Burberry's approach to outerwear.
A beautifully cut overcoat or trench can be one of the most useful pieces in a wardrobe.
It can sit over a suit.
It can be worn with jeans.
It can be dressed up or down.
And, unlike many seasonal fashion pieces, a well-made coat can remain relevant for years.
That's where fashion and traditional tailoring often meet.
The runway might introduce a new proportion or detail, but craftsmanship is what allows that idea to become a garment that can genuinely live in your wardrobe.
Our Takeaway From Burberry SS27
Burberry Spring/Summer 2027 was a reminder that heritage doesn't have to mean standing still.
Daniel Lee took some of the house's most familiar ingredients and allowed them to become something looser, more expressive and more personal.
Celia Birtwell's florals brought colour and personality.
The Burberry check was reworked.
The trench coat was relaxed.
Tailoring became easier.
And the clothes were deliberately allowed to look as though they had been worn rather than simply presented.
For us, that's an interesting direction.
Because great tailoring shouldn't just look good when it leaves the workshop.
It should look even better after you've lived in it.
What Was Your Favourite Look From This Runway?
Did you enjoy Burberry's Spring/Summer 2027 collection?
Were you drawn to the reworked Burberry trench coats?
Did Celia Birtwell's florals and expressive prints catch your eye?
Or was the relaxed tailoring and more casual approach to menswear your favourite part of the collection?
Fashion Week is ultimately about inspiration.
And we'd love to know which pieces caught your eye.
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And Finally… ☔
Burberry has spent more than a century preparing Britain for bad weather.
So naturally, for Spring/Summer 2027, they decided to make the raincoat fashionable again.
We're calling it British weather with a luxury upgrade.
And if the forecast says "light showers"?
That's fashion-speak for:
"Time to wear the trench." 😎
Because in Britain, you don't need to wait for the weather to improve.
You just need a better coat. ✂️
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