What’s Trending In British Luxury News? September 2026
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From Richard E. Grant for Holland Cooper to Liberty's new Fashion Jewellery Gallery, here's all the luxury news you might have missed this September
Best of British: stay up-to-date with everything happening in homegrown luxury this month. Here’s all the British luxury news for September 2026.
British Luxury News: September 2026
Hunter Celebrates 170 Years With Kate Moss
If anyone can take credit for catapulting the humble wellington boot into protected cool status, it is Kate Moss. Who could ever forget the 2005 images of the boho-chic supermodel rocking Glastonbury Festival in mud-caked Hunter wellies, teamed with black waistcoat and Alexander McQueen micro shorts?
It may be hard to believe, but the British heritage brand is celebrating its 170th anniversary – and no prizes for guessing that the star of its new global campaign is 52-year-old La Moss. Titled ‘Iconic by Nature’, the campaign celebrates Hunter’s lasting place in British style and culture with Moss at its heart.
Spanning more than two decades, the relationship between these two British icons began organically when Moss famously made the Original Tall Wellington Boot a staple of her off-duty style, inspiring countless festival looks and becoming part of Hunter’s cultural legacy along the way. ‘I’ve been a loyal fan of Hunter for years, ever since the festival where I wore them with way too short shorts and a waistcoat,’ recalled the model. ‘I was just about to leave the house and heard it was already knee high in mud in the fields. I went to my trusted Hunter wellies in the closet. They were black and were tighter to the leg and they were waterproof. Bingo!’
Founded in 1856, Hunter has been crafting products for the great outdoors for nearly two centuries, with the Original Tall Wellington Boot continuing to symbolise its enduring relevance. It’s fitting then that the new collection is led by the 170th Anniversary Original Tall Wellington Boot in Hunter Green, a faithful recreation of the first pair launched in 1956, right down to the original colour. Words by Juliet Herd.
Fairfax & Favor
Fairfax & Favor Launches Third Collaboration With Lydia Millen
Third time’s a charm. Our favourite collaborators are back at it again, with the third drop of Fairfax & Favor and Lydia Millen’s Town & Country handbag collection. (And with the first two collections selling out in under an hour, it’s expected to go quickly.) Building on the duo’s existing line of handbags, the collection features three new Mini Clutches and a new Evergreen colourway – building on their shared love of timeless, polished craftsmanship.
‘This collection has been such a special one for me, and I’m so excited to see it return for a third launch,’ said Millen on the collaboration. ‘The Town & Country bags were designed to feel timeless, practical and elegant, pieces that work just as beautifully for the countryside as they do for the city. The response so far has been incredible, and I can’t wait to introduce the new Evergreen colourway for AW26.’
‘The response to our collaboration with Lydia has been incredible, with almost 5,000 bags sold since we first launched the collection,’ added Marcus Farifax Fountaine, founder and CEO of Fairfax & Favor. ‘It’s a real reflection of how much our customers have embraced the Town & Country concept and Lydia’s distinctive style. We’re delighted to continue building our long-term partnership with Lydia, with the AW26 collection introducing a new colourway to the styles our customers already know and love.’
The collection drops today (23 September) at 12pm. fairfaxandfavor.com
ERDOS
The University Of Cambridge Levels Up Its Campus Fashion With ERDOS
Chinese craftsmanship and British heritage collide in this brand new collaboration. This month, Chinese fashion label ERDOS unveiled a surprise collection, created in partnership with the University of Cambridge. United by a shared appreciation for thought and creativity, the collaboration was guided by the idea to ‘Wear Your Mind’ – exploring how what we learn, how we think and what we care about can influence how we dress and present ourselves to the world.
The University of Cambridge served as the backdrop for the collection, with the campaign photographed at a number of locations dotted across the collegiate city – including King’s College, the Student Services Centre (Auditorium) and St Catherine’s College. The collection itself, meanwhile, is an ode to university prep: the University of Cambridge lion emblem from the University’s coat of arms and collegiate stripes sit centre stage, brought to life through lion embroidery, bespoke buttons, contrast jacquard and cable-knit techniques. Each piece, crafted from soft cashmere and wool, plays on British collegiate style through a high fashion lens.
Holland Cooper
Richard E Grant Embarks On A Very British Season With Holland Cooper
Swapping balmy summers in the city for breezy autumn days in the countryside is Holland Cooper, which has just unveiled its star-studded Autumn/Winter 2026 Country campaign. Digging deeper into the brand’s core values – Britishness, heritage fabrics and timeless style – the brand sets itself in the Cotswolds. It also, naturally, taps one of Britain’s most beloved national treasures: Richard E Grant.
‘I wanted this season to celebrate everything that has shaped Holland Cooper from the beginning,’ said brand founder Jade Holland Cooper of the new campaign. ‘The countryside, the craftsmanship, and the people who make this way of life so special.’
Celebrating the people, places and traditions that continue to define modern British country life, Richard E Grant steps into the role as the brand’s latest Icon, joining the ranks of Dame Mary Berry, Clare Balding and Lisa Dwan (to name a few). The campaign also stars model and TV personality (and fellow HC Icon) Jodie Kidd, racing presenter Rosie Tapner, champion jockey Harry Cobden, international event rider Will Rawlin, and Australian content creator Chaad Hewitt – as well as Jade Holland Cooper herself.
Together, they wear Holland Cooper’s AW26 collection in style: elevated country essentials designed to flow between town and country, exhibiting Holland Cooper’s flair for refined tailing, British knitwear and contemporary heritage styles.
Find out more at hollandcooper.com
Thom Sweeney
Thom Sweeney Unveils Stateside-Inspired Autumn/Winter 2026 Collection
Autumn is slowly – but surely – creeping in. And the latest homegrown label to throw its hat into the AW26 ring is Thom Sweeney. Taking inspiration from both sides of the Atlantic, the brand has crafted its latest collection around British style, Italian cuts and classic American heritage.
With temperatures set to dip, outerwear is this season’s key focus. Thom Sweeney has reworked several heritage styles from its archive, drawing from the house’s extensive tailoring expertise to revive its signature parka – now featuring a suede outer and full shearling lining – and mock collar bomber – cut from a rich chocolate cashmere, and now dressed up with press-stud cuffs, tonal piping and gunmetal hardware, as well as a detachable mink fur collar for a plush finish.
Elsewhere, Thom Sweeney has honed in on its ready-to-wear tailoring offering, borrowing from its bespoke practice to create a chocolate brown double-breasted jacket made from pure cashmere. The label dubs it a ‘louche feel’, inspired by the soft tailoring approach of the 1990s. It’s joined by a new grey chalk stripe suit, a nod to the streets of Madison Avenue, NY, where the brand recently launched its new flagship boutique.
ERIBÉ
ERIBÉ Knitwear Celebrates 40 Years
Small-batch knitwear label ERIBÉ turns 40 this year – and to celebrate, it’s gone back to the archives to revive its Vaila Lace collection for today’s audience.
The Scottish design house, nestled on the Scottish Borders in Melrose, was set up in 1986 as a one-woman venture, and has since grown into an internationally recognised name in the industry. Today, the brand is famed for its approach to Fair Isle, working with 14 colours to create colourful combinations that make each knit a showstopping piece.
‘When I began ERIBÉ, I wanted to show that Scottish knitwear could be imaginative, joyful and surprising,’ said Rosemary Eribé, brand founder and creative director. ‘I have always respected the skill and knowledge held within our textile traditions, but I have never believed they should stand still.
‘For 40 years, we have continued to experiment – with colour, pattern, shape and the possibilities of knitwear. I am incredibly proud that ERIBÉ now has its own recognisable design language and is worn by people all over the world. Our anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate everything we have learned, but it is also about looking forward. There is still so much more to explore.’
The first time it’s been reissued in four decades, the Vaila Lace collection is a fresh take on the brand’s vintage Shetland hand-knitted fine lace shawls. Following in the footsteps of ERIBÉ’s iconic yoke patterns, each piece is made to resemble delicate hand-knits through extra-fine, lightweight Merino wool. The result? A luxurious, airy feel.
Liberty
Liberty Opens Brand New Fashion Jewellery Gallery
We now have yet another reason to nip into Liberty on our next central London outing. The historic department store has just opened the Fashion Jewellery Gallery, a fresh destination for contemporary jewellery brands, collectors and modern tastemakers. It’s here you’ll find a demi-fine and design-led jewellery, curated by the Liberty team.
‘Jewellery is one of the most personal categories we buy, and increasingly our customers are looking for pieces that reflect their individual style rather than simply following trends,’ said Ruby Beales, jewellery buying manager for Liberty. ‘The Fashion Jewellery Gallery was created in response to that shift, bringing together a carefully curated edit of contemporary designers from across the globe in a space dedicated to discovery, styling and expert guidance.’
The Gallery features 37 brands from across the globe, picked as established Liberty favourites and exciting new discoveries. Eight new brands make their debut at the department store, including cult favourites Carrie Elizabeth, Kinraden, Wouters & Hendrix and Gas Bijoux.
‘What’s particularly exciting is the breadth of voices represented, as emerging designers sit alongside much-loved Liberty favourites. Ultimately, The Fashion Jewellery Gallery is about helping customers discover pieces they may not have been looking for, but fall in love with nonetheless. That’s always been at the heart of the Liberty experience.’
Inspired by Liberty’s Fragrance Lounge, which launched back in 2024, the space is separate from the ground floor jewellery hall; it’s designed as more of an experiential destination, with a dedicated consultation space complete with complimentary refreshments and a dedicated gifting counter.
Open now, libertylondon.com
Burberry
FKA Twigs & Romeo Beckham Front Burberry’s Winter 2026 Campaign
With the sun pushed behind clouds and the threat of rain imminent, it can only mean one thing: Burberry weather is on its way. The British brand is preparing for the upcoming chill with its Winter 2026 campaign, which is set on the blustery banks of the River Thames (continuing the narrative set by its AW26 show at London Fashion Week earlier this year).
The campaign sees Romeo Beckham and FKA twigs join a cast of characters in the capital, framed by iconic landmarks and illuminated by city lights.
As expected of this time of year, they show off Burberry’s latest line of outerwear: trench coats, shawl-collar coats, aviators and biker jackets sit centre stage, alongside rainwear that has been garment-printed and cut in coated jacquard. These key pieces are joined by silk scarf dresses, check jacquard shirts, pinstriped tailoring and two boot styles made for the season.
Graff’s Newest Bridal Campaign Has Landed
Wedding bells in your future? If the engagement ring in question is Graff, then the answer has to be ‘yes’. The British jeweller has just unveiled its latest bridal campaign, starring Stella Hanan and Parker Van Noord, set amongst the stunning interiors of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Celebrating the house’s collection of engagement rings, wedding bands and bridal jewellery, the campaign features new hero pieces for Graff’s wedding library – as well as statement items from Graff’s Butterfly, Tilda’s Bow, Laurence Graff Signature and Classic Graff collections.
‘A declaration of love deserves nothing less than one of nature’s greatest masterpieces. Because no two love stories are alike, no two rings should be either,’ said Francois Graff, chief executive officer at Graff. Referencing the coveted jeweller’s work with diamonds of rarity, magnitude and distinction, he added: ‘At Graff, every engagement ring begins with an extraordinary diamond, chosen for its rarity, its beauty and its Character, our fifth C – the inner life force unique to every Graff diamond. It is then shaped by decades of unrivalled expertise, resulting in a deeply personal expression of love, to be treasured for generations to come.’
De Beers
De Beers Announces Autumn Cultural Programme At Frieze Masters
Jeweller De Beers is stepping beyond the threshold of its shops this season, partnering with Frieze Masters to explore the relationship between nature, creativity and craftsmanship. It forms part of De Beers’ wider Autumn Cultural Programme, in which it seeks to inspire conversations through natural diamonds at some of the world’s biggest cultural events.
‘Through our autumn cultural programme, we are exploring the profound connection between nature’s creation and human craftsmanship,’ said Lynn Serfaty, general manager – Natural Diamonds at De Beers.
The jeweller’s second time at Frieze Masters, this time De Beers will be presenting Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, Chapter II: On the Birth of a Diamond, an immersive installation exploring the journey of natural diamonds from formation to shop floor. Spread across three spaces, the installation invites visitors to experience natural diamonds not simply as precious objects, but as works of art shaped jointly by nature and human craftsmanship.
The space will also debut a new commission by Mabeo Studio, creating in collaboration with basket weavers, potters and wood carvers from across Botswana, which sees natural diamonds set within handcrafted amulets.
‘At Frieze Masters, we return to the extraordinary origins of natural diamonds and the remarkable journey that takes them from deep within the earth to objects of beauty and meaning,’ highlights Serfaty. ‘Together, these partnerships allow us to tell a broader cultural story about natural diamonds and the singular place they have held throughout human history and culture.’
