Edeline Lee is known for offering one-of-a-kind experiences at her fashion shows, such as sword fights last February, but for spring 2026, she wanted the attention to be solely on the clothes.
In the grand ballroom of The Peninsula London, four floors below ground, models walked in a circle, a nod to the collection’s source of inspiration: the turn-of-the-century Big Top, where people went to be dazzled and entertained.
Models showcased a wide array of daytime options for London’s modern ladies in Lee’s signature fabrics: bubble jacquard, georgette crinkle and charmeuse in ivory, slate gray, carmine, deep blue, pink and mint. Some of the looks came with heraldic sashes, reimagined with tassels.
With a change in music, the collection gradually transitioned to a circus-themed fantasy ball. The designer displayed more creative freedom with color, volumes and structural techniques for these showpieces. It was camp, but done in an elegant and whimsical manner.
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Lee said she loved the romance and theatricality of the circus, but also the ephemeral and transient nature of it.
Spring 2026 also saw the debut of the brand’s first knitwear collection, offering U.K.-manufactured, size-inclusive dresses and twin sets in geometric patterns.