What’s Trending In British Luxury News? February 2026

Best of British: stay up-to-date with everything happening in homegrown luxury this month. Here’s all the British luxury news for February 2026.

British Luxury News: February 2026

John Smedley x Wales Bonner

John Smedley Collaborates With Wales Bonner On Knitwear Capsule

Will this be another big year for fashion collaborations? It seems so. The next one on our radar comes from heritage label John Smedley and designer Grace Wales Bonner, who have teamed up on a knitwear capsule.

Many of us have had our eye on this creative partnership for a while – ever since the two worked together on a series of bespoke pieces for Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 Met Gala. Bonner visited the historic John Smedley mill in Derbyshire as part of the process, taking the time to explore its 240-year-strong archive. 

In the months following this exchange, the two came together once more – this time on the aforementioned knitwear capsule, which made its debut during the SS26 edition of Paris Fashion Week.

John Smedley x Wales Bonner

The collaboration also forms part of John Smedley’s plans to inspire more brands to make their goods closer to home. The label re-opened its production lines to brands for seasonal orders last year, in partnership with the Board of Trade, the British Fashion Council and the UK Fashion and Textiles Association.

‘John Smedley has long admired Grace Wales Bonner’s design aesthetic and values,’ said Jess Mcguire-Dudley, managing director at John Smedley. ‘When re-opening our third-party manufacturing, our ambition was to collaborate with brands – both local and international – who truly appreciate our Made in England heritage and who could push the boundaries of knitwear. Grace’s blend of integrity and creativity alongside our history of authenticity and craftsmanship makes for a seamless partnership. We’re thrilled to bring this project to life.’

The Wales Bonner x John Smedley collection is live now, at walesbonner.com and johnsmedley.com

Twiggy Is The Face Of Burberry’s Summer 2026 Campaign

‘Music pushes boundaries, blurs lines and defines the codes of fashion. It is about self-expression, originality and belonging.’ These were the words spoken by Daniel Lee, chief creative officer of Burberry, when he presented his collection at London Fashion Week back in September. Inspired by the UK’s vibrant live music scene, Lee dove into the sartorial codes we associate with concerts, festivals and the music scenes of decades past – weaving them into a collection that felt fun, fresh and, most importantly, British at its core.

Burberry Summer 2026

And while it’s been a bit of a wait to see the collection move from runway to stores, the day has finally come: Burberry’s Summer 2026 collection is finally live, and it comes with a killer campaign. Starring British model, actor and 60s icon Twiggy, alongside models Sonny Ashcroft, Filip Bryndza, Sora Choi, Albert Cocker, Ella Dalton, Shuqi Lan, Ahmed Richards, Raika Sales and Maya Wigram, the campaign thrums with the same electric energy as the catwalk.

Underpinning the collection is a renewed reverence for craft and texture, with hand-crocheted and embroidered party dresses, artisanal knitwear (think noughties skinny scarves with exaggerated fringing), kilts decorated in the classic Burberry check and tactile finishes secured with beads, mirrored tiles and links of crocheted leather. These details are offset by mod-like silhouettes, highlighted in this season’s tailoring.

Burberry Summer 2026

Outerwear, meanwhile, takes an archival turn with brand new rainwear signatures: the Summerside, Rayne and Isleworth trenches, all inspired by a 1927 Burberry coat. Rain, in fact, is central to the collection – after all, it wouldn’t be a summer festival without a bit of bad weather – with printed trench coats, silk bomber jackets and oversized parkas coming in waxed cotton, denim finished with a foil coating, and even wet-look raincoats cut from cotton and raffia-effect.

The Burberry Summer 2026 collection is now live at burberry.com

Sanderson Teams Up With The National Trust For Second Collection

The UK is home to a sprawling network of country homes, estates and manors – all famed for their coveted interiors and antique decor. And if you count yourself a fan of these historical English interiors, you’re in luck. Sanderson has just dropped its second collaboration with the National Trust, bringing to life a series of fabrics inspired by the charity’s very own Brockhampton Estate.

Marking 600 years of the estate and 75 years of its care under the Trust, the collection draws on the stately home’s heritage – in particular, its medieval manor and sprawling orchards. Think fabrics decorated in forest scenes, harvest fruits – a nod to the 700 trees reintroduced to the orchard, now flourishing with apples, pears and damsons – and wildflowers.

And with the sale of Sanderson x National Trust Volume II, the interior design house has promised that a minimum of £95,000 will go to the National Trust to help in its goal to look after nature, beauty and history for everyone.

The Sanderson x National Trust Volume II collection is available now at sanderson.design

Stella McCartney Unveils Après-Ski Collection – Just In Time For The Winter Olympics

If the ongoing Winter Olympics don’t inspire a love for skiing, snowboarding or ice skating, Stella McCartney’s latest capsule just might. The designer, inspired by the spirit of modern alpine and her enduring love for equine, has created an après-ski collection designed for both slopes and streets.

Placing ski style under a nostalgic lens, the collection is underpinned by chunky Fairisle knits, cosy scarves and beanies, as well as fleece-lined snow boots, logo bags, Falabella totes and bucket hats. As always, the wool used for each piece is RWS or RAS certified – meaning it is fully traceable and produced to high ethical standards – with cashmere coming from Re.Verso™ recycled cashmere (made from pre-consumer production waste and has seven-times less environmental impact than virgin cashmere).

Available now at stellamccartney.com

Stella McCartney