In London, Richard Quinn is imposing a sculptural hourglass silhouette for Fall/Winter 2026,&nbsp; somewhere between theatrical corsetry and couture glamour.

During London Fashion Week, Richard Quinn delivered a show true to his reputation: spectacular, assertive, and unapologetically glamorous. Presented at Sinfonia Smith Square Hall, his Fall/Winter 2026&ndash;27 collection unfolded with a sense of drama, each silhouette designed to command attention.
The South London designer continued his exploration of couture with a distinctly English sensibility. This season, the hourglass silhouette took center stage. Architectural corsets, sculpted peplums, and sharply constructed strapless bustiers defined the waist and emphasized the hips, creating bold, sculptural shapes.
On a stark black-and-white runway, gowns opened into dramatic mermaid tails, spilling into layers of tulle or extending beneath detachable satin overskirts. The balance between structure and movement was key. A polka-dot column dress, partially concealed by a black overskirt slit at the front, captured this contrast between precision and fluidity. Corseted bodices paired with voluminous skirts reinforced a return to sharply defined femininity.
Crystal brooches appeared throughout the collection, fastening halter necklines, highlighting d&eacute;colletages, and cinching waists. Jewelry felt integrated into the construction of the garments rather than simply added on, quickly establishing itself as a defining detail of the season.
Floral prints &mdash; a Richard Quinn signature &mdash; emerged in two directions. Dark, densely packed blooms covered black winter gowns, while softer pale lemon and white embroideries offered a lighter counterpoint. Feathers, seen across many London runways this season, were used with restraint here: trimming cuffs and hems to add texture without excess.
Black velvet absorbed the bright runway lights, contrasting with the sparkle of crystals. Long gloves, structured bodices, and floor-length skirts created silhouettes that felt both dramatic and controlled. While the palette remained largely monochromatic, touches of powder pink, acid yellow, and mint satin suggested a subtle shift toward icy pastels for winter.
After several seasons of relaxed tailoring in London, Quinn&rsquo;s renewed focus on body-conscious construction felt deliberate. For Fall/Winter 2026&ndash;27, the message was clear: a sculpted waist, a defined hip, and a commanding presence.

Richard Quinn Fall/Winter 2026. Getty Images.

At Richard Quinn, the Hourglass Reigns Supreme

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