Romeo Beckham, 23, walked in Burberry’s autumn/winter 2026 show to close London Fashion Week wearing a leather bomber, setting the tone for a finale that felt both fresh and rooted in British fashion codes.
The rich plum jacket with a deep burgundy, fur-trimmed collar balanced toughness with softness.
The jacket, cut with a relaxed silhouette and elasticated hem, was layered over a baby pink shirt that subtly peeked through at the cuffs and neckline. Coordinating textured plum trousers created a tonal look that felt cool and cohesive.
There was an aviator influence – a recurring theme throughout the show – cropping up in jackets, glasses and tucked-in trousers.
The collection was staged at 1 Billingsgate Walk against a deconstructed interpretation of London Bridge, a reminder of Burberry’s heritage in the capital. Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, the house built its legacy on innovation, most notably with gabardine and the trench coat. Under creative director Daniel Lee, that legacy continues to be revisited through a modern lens.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s appearance on the catwalk was another highlight.
The 38-year-old model stepped out in a navy fur coat belted tightly at the waist, the plush texture catching the light as she walked. Her husband, actor Jason Statham, watched from the audience.
The volume of the coat was tempered by sleek black trousers beneath, allowing the outerwear to remain the focal point. The look encapsulated the show’s central message: that outerwear should not be seen as layering, but as a statement.
Fur in varying lengths and finishes was a defining feature of the AW26 collection. One standout look featured a cream and caramel-toned fur coat cinched with a dark leather belt and worn over a soft ivory dress.
The coat’s exaggerated collar framed the face dramatically, while tall chocolate brown leather boots reinforced the show’s equestrian undertones. The interplay between softness and structure ran throughout the line-up.
The colour palette remained tightly cohesive: navy, black, cream and deep plum dominating; allowing texture to take centre stage.
Wet-look leather coats in inky black brought a glossy edge, some finished with full fur collars and tied at the waist with wide leather belts. In one look, teal leather gloves added a subtle flash of colour against a dark, belted coat layered over a green shirt, showcasing Lee’s impressive attention to tonal layering.
Burberry’s heritage check also made an appearance, reimagined in oversized trench coats.
One plaid trench, styled with exaggerated lapels and aviator sunglasses, felt both archival and futuristic. The classic trench silhouette – a cornerstone of the brand since Thomas Burberry’s invention of gabardine – was deconstructed and softened, its lines slightly exaggerated and proportions relaxed.
Romantic ruffles emerged at the collars of several pieces, softening the utilitarian edge of leather and aviation references. These delicate details, peeking from beneath structured outerwear, created a sense of movement and femininity to an otherwise robust collection.
Aviator sunglasses were a consistent styling choice, reinforcing the collection’s theme of flight and protection – an echo, perhaps, of Burberry’s Equestrian Knight Design and its Latin motto “Prorsum”, meaning forward.
The emblem’s symbolism of innovation and protection felt apt in a collection that looked to the past while firmly facing ahead.
As London Fashion Week drew to a close, Burberry’s AW26 offering felt assured and cohesive. By centring the show on outerwear – from fur coats to leather bombers and reworked trenches – creative director Lee returned to the house’s foundations while pushing them into a more textural, high-impact space.
