The stars turned out for London Fashion Week, making front-row appearances and stepping out for flagship openings. The city has long been a destination for celebrities, acting as a colourful canvas for burgeoning talent and boundary-pushing collections—and this season did not fail to deliver.
Yet, while A-listers, musicians, and models were spotted during the Spring / Summer shows, insiders say Royalty could soon make their comeback in the fashion world with the reported UK return of the Sussexes—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Who Were the Celebs at London Fashion Week?
During this year's London Fashion Week, guests were treated with stunning showcases one after the other, with major brands like Burberry, Simone Rocha, and McQueen unveiling their newest collections—and celebrities definitely made their presence felt.
To kick things off, Kim Kardashian made an appearance during the opening of her flagship in London, stopping by the Skims event before jetting back to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Mission: Impossible and Captain America: The First Avenger actress Hayley Atwell was spotted at the Erdem show donning a classic black coat paired with a sensational feathered pair of shoes. At the same show, wearing a similar pair of statement shoes, was The Brutalist actress Felicity Jones.
English model and creative director David Gandy attended the M&S show in a checked coat and grey trousers combination. Sienna Miller popped up at The Saatchi Gallery for the Barbour exhibition wearing a stylish brown suede coat. Over at the H&M show, Cruz Beckham turned heads in a grey overcoat paired with black trousers and a dark red top. Music artist Princess Julia, meanwhile, graced the Keburia show in a slick black ensemble topped with a fluffy dark coat.
That time Meghan Markle surprised everyone at The Fashion Awards 2018! ✨
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Four months pregnant, she presented the award to her wedding dress designer, Clare Waight Keller, in a stunning custom black velvet Givenchy gown. Pure elegance! 🖤#MeghanMarkle #TheFashionAwards pic.twitter.com/qwTz0QB6t2
Royal Absentees
Notably absent from the front row so far has been Britain's Royal Family. This comes in contrast to King Charles III's surprise appearance during British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker's Fall/Winter show, where he sat front-row at the NewGen space at 180 Strand wearing a grey single-breasted suit, white collared shirt, printed tie, and dress shoes.
While His Majesty is not expected to attend this year's shows, insiders wonder if his daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, might make an appearance. Six years after stepping back from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing for a return to England. Should they return, Markle would likely continue expanding her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
While she has yet to make a front-row appearance at London Fashion Week, the Duchess is no stranger to the fashion stage. She previously presented designer Clare Waight Keller with an award at the 2018 Fashion Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall and made her Paris Fashion Week debut at the Balenciaga Women's Wear Spring/Summer show.
Insiders wonder whether the Duchess will make a high-profile front-row return once she and Prince Harry settle back in the UK. Beyond the runway, the couple's return could carry significant commercial implications—bringing massive attention to As Ever alongside whichever designers she chooses to wear for her first UK public appearances.
