London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 featured a notable event that. The front row of one of the key runway shows featured King Charles III, marking the first senior royal appearance at LFW since 2018. This rare attendance highlighted designers known for technical skill and cultural storytelling.

Joining the King were prominent figures from the fashion world, including Stella McCartney and Laura Weir, alongside cultural personalities Little Simz and Skepta. Their presence showed the event’s connection to fashion, music, and culture including new designers.

Observers noted the careful balance between modern design sensibilities and references that reflect heritage and cultural background.

This moment highlighted London Fashion Week as a platform for craftsmanship, design, and cultural influence, showing how front-row attendees can amplify a show’s impact.

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Skepta at Tolu Coker

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Little Simz at Tolu Coker

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Daisy Lowe at Annie’s.

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Nell Fisher at McDowell

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Gideon Aldon at Harris Reed

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Grace Carter at Tolu Coker

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Nicky Hilton at Harris Reed

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Cat Burns at Tolu Coker

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Maisie Peters at Patrick McDowell

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Munroe Bergdorf at McDowell

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw at Harris Reed

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Krystal Versace at Poet-Lab

Kendall Jenner was photographed in Los Angeles in a pair of classic shell-toe sneakers, the choice redirected attention to a design that defined mid-2010s street style. She paired the sneakers with casual pieces, reintroducing the black-and-white Superstar from Adidas.

Originally introduced in 1969, the Superstar was widely worn around 2015–2016, when minimalist sneaker styling dominated celebrity casual dressing. Jenner’s style reflects that same period neutral layers, casual tailoring, and clean proportions pointing showing the continued presence of simpler sneaker styling after several seasons of bulkier shapes.

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Her styling keeps the focus on familiar wardrobe staples, allowing the recognizable shell toe and stripe detailing to hold the outfit. This mirrors current street-style trends, where archival sportswear remains visible in current street style.

Retro sneaker cycles are often driven by visibility rather than formal relaunches, and Jenner’s consistent casual look continues to influence casual styling trends. While recent seasons have largely centered on Samba variations across celebrity street style, her look redirects focus to another heritage design that previously defined everyday dressing.

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Recent sightings of the Superstar reflect the continued use of classic everyday pieces. With celebrity styling still influencing casual fashion, the mid-2010s sneaker reference is appearing more frequently.

The American Black Film Festival Honors celebrates the achievements of Black stars in film and television. The 2026 edition was held in Los Angeles, with celebrities like Keke Palmer, Dwayne Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson arriving at the red carpet on Monday, February 16, for the annual event.

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Angela Bassett arrived in a black Falguni Shane Peacock gown with a deep plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and long-sleeves shoulder padding. Gold floral appliqués were scattered across the bodice, shoulders, and sleeves. She accessorized with gold jewelry, including a bracelet by David Webb.

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Keke Palmer went for a minimalist black dress. Styled by Molly Dickson, the body-con sleeveless gown had a side slit and paired  with a statement metallic choker necklace. Jennifer Hudson wore a strapless ivory dress from Jean-Louis Sabaji spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, consisting of corseted bodice with a floral detailing and a thigh-high slit.

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Wunmi Mosaku appeared in a maroon gown featuring flowing off-the-shoulder sleeve-like fabric. Vivica A. Fox also wore a maroon gown with in velvet. The actress’ sleeveless dress had a jeweled neckline. She carried a matching clutch.

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While many of the celebrities favored dark outfits, others opted for brighter colors. Zinzi Coogler appeared in a floor-length yellow gown featuring a triangular cut at the neckline, while Nicole Friday chose a blue gown with a wrap-style neckline and silver accessories.

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The men also made statements on the red carpet, often opting for the traditional tailored suits and tuxedos. Samson Idris wore a cinnamon-colored tailored suit from Prada, layered over a taupe pleated shirt and finished with a black bow tie. Dwayne Johnson appeared in a bespoke Brioni shawl-lapel tuxedo, complemented by Chopard accessories.

See more of the night’s best-dressed stars below.

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