London Calling: Remix’s LFW Insider Guide to Dining, Style & Late Nights

London Fashion Week is a non-stop sensory rush of runway theatrics, electric street style, and late nights that blur effortlessly into early calls. Flying into London courtesy of Cathay Pacific, I set out with one clear mission: uncover the capital’s sharpest spots to dine, recharge, and celebrate between the shows.

The Wine & Dine Hit List

One Hundred Shoreditch

East London’s creative pulse beats at One Hundred Shoreditch (the former Ace Hotel). Packed with stylists, photographers, and editors on laptops, it offers sprawling communal workspaces, sharp design, and a buzzing rooftop bar boasting panoramic city vistas.

RH Mayfair

For sheer architectural drama, nothing rivals RH Mayfair. Set within a historic Grade II-listed manor, this luxury design house marries couture interiors with destination dining. Sipping chilled martinis beneath towering gilded ceilings and crystal chandeliers feels tailor-made for the international fashion set.

Dean Street Townhouse

Tucked into the beating heart of Soho, Dean Street Townhouse (Soho House) remains a prime magnet for London’s media crowd. Nab a terrace table outside for unrivaled people-watching and order the comforting minced beef on toast with buttered potatoes—British comfort elevated to an art form.

The House of KOKO

London’s finest after-hours moments unfold behind private doors, and in this city, you definitely need to find someone with a membership card to get inside. Attached to Camden’s historic Victorian theatre—now celebrating 150 years of storied entertainment heritage, The House of KOKO is an electric multi-tier members' haven. With secret bars, vinyl lounges, and late-night electronic sessions, it offers unmatched after-party energy where you can dance right behind the decks.

The Ivy

There is something undeniably timeless about The Ivy. Grabbing a terrace table while red double-deckers rumble past delivers quintessential British charm. Ordering the crab on toast and a classic minute steak provided the ideal high-protein midday fuel before dashing off to afternoon presentations.

The Party of LFW: Penhaligon’s

Without question, the best party of LFW belonged to British perfumery royalty Penhaligon’s. Taking over the Royal Academy of Arts for "The Who’s Who of London," the night celebrated a decade of their iconic Portraits collection.

With a killer DJ set and an enviable guest list packing out the grand marble halls, the night doubled as an immersive reveal for The Manoeuvres of the Baroness, anchored by its gilded gazelle trophy head and a luminous blend of orange blossom, chantilly cream, incense, and warm sandalwood.

LFW Runway Highlights

Mulberry by Christopher Kane

We love the leatherworks so it was highly anticipated to see the pure heritage in his Mulberry debut at the QEII Centre. Kane reimagined the iconic Bayswater bag as ready-to-wear: its curved flap motif informed notched tailoring, scalloped hems, and minidresses crafted entirely from layered bag flaps. Blown-up Postman’s Lock clasps accented belts and loafers, balanced by 90s football-casual rugby shirts. Backstage, Kane noted: "It's seen, but it's not seen. It's not screaming." Surrounded by Erdem, Henry Holland, and Susie Bubble, the show closed to a spontaneous standing ovation.

Burberry Summer

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Timed to Burberry's 170th anniversary and the V&A’s trench exhibition, Daniel Lee joined forces with British textile icon Celia Birtwell at Chelsea College of Arts. Birtwell’s joyful archival prints, gingham, nautical ropes, and smiley faces, danced across airy washed silks, pearlescent paillettes, and reimagined sheer trench coats. With Central Cee walking the runway and front-row heavyweights including Jonathan Bailey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Skepta, and Tems, the Soul of Burberry is back.

Rory William Docherty — "What Ties Us Together"

Aotearoa's own Rory William Docherty closed Sunday with a quietly mesmerizing presentation beneath a 1901 glass dome. Docherty explored his signature knot motif with remarkable nuance: woven metal knots shimmering across sheer cocoon jackets, graphic cotton knots cinching skirts, and trompe l'oeil prints layered with 3D knots on organza shifts. Paired with sculptural bronze and silver knot jewellery by Jordan Draffin, Docherty proved that true luxury needs no noise. A huge congratulations to Rory and the team on a sublime showing that did New Zealand fashion exceptionally proud on the world stage from all of us here at Remix Magazine.