This Spring/Summer season at London Fashion Week merged the online with the offline, through a hybrid schedule of both physical and digital events. With showcases from Labrum, Ahluwalia and Qasimi, heritage-inspired design ruled the runways, paying tribute to cultural archives and injecting color back into the city's streets. Vibrant pinks and electric blues took center stage, influencing the summer ahead, while eclectic prints and new dyeing techniques brought the DIY aesthetic to a whole new level. Key themes for this season include the concept of authentic inclusivity, inspired by truly welcoming spaces like the London nightlife scene, alongside genuine cultural representation, going beyond the surface of visual influence and instead drawing from archives, research and personal stories.

With LFW coming to a close, we highlight the standout designers and key trends to keep an eye on as we approach the SS23 season.

Alicia Robinson, founder of AGR Knit took to the London Fashion Week stage for the brand's first-ever runway show, titled "Dripping In Colour." Taking place at London's iconic nightclub Fabric, the collection was inspired by the brand's journey through the music scene and saw a dizzying display of neon knits merge with metallic crochet and pointelle lycra. A true homage to not only Robinson's own creative past, but also to London's eclectic nightlife, the collection was designed to transition from the beach to the dancefloor with ease. In a bid to stimulate positive emotions - something the brand is well recognised for - Robinson utilized color theory to decipher which tones would take center stage. Let positivity and acid brights lead the way if you want to emulate AGR's SS23 offering 

For Ahluwalia's SS23 showcase, "Africa is Limitless", the brand took over Salter's Hall at the Barbican. Inspired by the duality of founder Priya Ahluwalia's heritage, the collection was a celebration of Africa's beauty and culture, infused with subtle nods to the designer's Indian roots. Ahluwalia worked with Black Cultural Archives in order to authentically represent Africa, drawing from its rich history and long line of influence. The collection showcased bold block colors in signature Ahluwalia prints, complemented with delicate headscarves and draping fabrics, representative of traditional Somali dresses and Indian saris. Look to the brand's intentional use of clashing color and heritage prints to inform your summer look.