Weekend Highlights at London Fashion Week: Roksanda, Aaron Esh, Simone Rocha, Johanna Parv, Sinead Gorey, and Holzweiler

The LFW Weekend featured standout collections from Roksanda, Aaron Esh, Simone Rocha, Johanna Parv, Sinead Gorey and Holzweiler. Roksanda's collection drew inspiration from the modernist architecture of Le Corbusier and England's couture scene. The show took place in the upper floor of London's Tate Modern and concluded with dramatic gowns reminiscent of the waves crashing beneath the Villa E-1027 in Cap Martin, east of Monaco.

The villa, despite its small size, has had a lasting influence on modernist architecture and design. Its blend of strict simplicity and abstract cubist murals provided a strong foundation for Roksanda's designs. Roksanda reflected on the villa's enduring architectural influence and its role in her collection backstage. Highlights included architectural jackets and tapestry dresses.

Aaron Esh, an LVMH Prize 2023 finalist, introduced a poised collection that seamlessly married couture techniques with street style at the Sarabande Foundation in East London. Esh's fifth collection since graduating from Central Saint Martin's was full of high-collar cocoon coats, mini tuxedos for women with hoodies and a 16-button power trench with a funnel neck.

Meanwhile, Simone Rocha's collection took references from the Victorian widowhood of Queen Victoria. Shown in East London's medieval St. Bartholomew the Great church, Rocha's designs featured crystal bras, sheer tulle mini blazer dresses and technical taffeta cloaks with oversized bows.

Estonian-born Johanna Parv, one of London's most promising new talents, presented her second collection at Fashion East. Parv's collection consisted of a versatile 24-hour wardrobe created in technical lightweight fabrics with precise cuts.

Sinead Gorey's collection focused on after-hours clubbing attire. The East London-born designer showcased denim rompers, tartan corsets and neon plaid mini skirts. The show took place at the infamous Heaven club in a basement vault space on the Thames Embankment.

The Oslo-based brand Holzweiler has established a significant presence in the UK fashion scene. Their LFW show took place at the Tate Modern, where they exhibited a collection dominated by sculptural down jackets and accessories, earning them a round of applause at the show's conclusion.