Vivz World Fashion Week returned to London on 23 February 2026, bringing an international roster of designers to St John's Church in Hyde Park. Led by Arti Rai and Vivek Pawar, the showcase brought together diverse creative identities under one runway programme, with fashion education, cultural storytelling, and international industry visibility as part of its wider direction.
Rather than presenting a single design language, the London edition gave each participating label room to communicate its own aesthetic. Three of the featured names were Dr Tiara Donyale Marsh, presenting the Laya Ale' Collection, Drisha's Closet and Amir Black, whose runway collection was titled Shameless Opinion.
The Platform
Vivz World Fashion Week operates under the direction of Arti Rai and Vivek Pawar, with a stated mission to connect fashion education with the international industry. Its London presentation continued that approach, positioning the runway as a platform for both emerging and established creative voices.
The concept goes beyond giving designers a place to present their work. The organisers' broader direction centres on creating opportunities for international exposure, connecting designers with industry audiences and encouraging creative exchange between different fashion markets.
That ambition was reflected in the variety of the February line-up. Rather than imposing a shared aesthetic across the collections, the showcase brought together labels with distinct approaches to dressing and presentation.
The Glamour: Tiara Donyale
Dr Tiara Donyale Marsh presented the Laya Ale' Collection, drawing on the idea of glamour after dark. The collection was characterised by bold silhouettes, refined detailing and a sense of runway drama that reflects the designer's established aesthetic.
The emphasis on evening glamour gave this segment a clear creative direction. Rather than relying on understated dressing, the collection built its identity around presence and visual impact, with its silhouettes and detailing as the central elements of the presentation. The Laya Ale' name added another identity to the showcase, distinguishing the collection within a programme that brought together several different fashion perspectives.
The Statement: Drisha's Closet
Drisha's Closet brought a glamorous collection to London following its appearance at New York Fashion Week. Its presentation centred on varied silhouettes, statement designs and a wardrobe intended to communicate confidence and individuality.
The label's creative direction focused on clothing designed to make an impression. Fluidity and shape variation were central to the collection's description, while its broader message addressed women who approach fashion as an expression of confidence rather than simply a way to follow trends.
The collection's positioning around memorable dressing provided a different perspective from the after-dark glamour of Laya Ale'. Both placed emphasis on visual presence, but Drisha's Closet approached the idea through a wider range of silhouettes and statement-led styling.
The Attitude: Amir Black
Amir Black brought Shameless Opinion to the London runway, presenting a collection defined by dramatic silhouettes and fearless statement pieces. The name captures the label's confident direction. Its designs focus on strong visual expression, with silhouettes that form the foundation of a presentation that doesn't shy away from making an impression.
The collection had also received attention beyond the runway through celebrity dressing. Television host Simonette Lein wore Shameless Opinion to the Grammy Awards, giving the label additional visibility on an international entertainment platform.
That connection between runway presentation and celebrity styling offered another dimension to Amir Black's participation in the showcase, demonstrating how a designer's work can reach audiences beyond traditional fashion-week settings.
Looking Beyond the Runway
Vivz World Fashion Week's London return reinforced its position as a platform for international creative exchange. Under Arti Rai and Vivek Pawar's direction, the showcase continued to connect fashion education, designer visibility and opportunities for international discovery.
The three highlighted collections demonstrated different interpretations of statement dressing: Laya Ale' through after-dark glamour, Drisha's Closet through varied silhouettes and confidence-led design, and Shameless Opinion through dramatic shapes and assertive styling.
The next destination for the platform was already in view, with preparations for a Paris showcase signalling its continued international ambitions.
For its February 2026 London presentation, Vivz World Fashion Week brought together designers whose individual approaches remained distinct while contributing to a wider conversation about fashion, identity and creative exchange.
