Marks and Spencer’s first LFW catwalk gamble pays off with compelling looks at affordable prices

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1. Fri, 18 September 2026

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     Marks and Spencer’s first LFW catwalk gamble pays off with compelling looks at affordable prices

     Retailer’s message is ‘fashion with a small f’ as it picks up on trends and brings styles for everyone to debut runway show Joan Collins declared the coats “very chic”, and has her eye on a graceful ivory evening dress with caped shoulders. Kemi Badenoch plans to snap up the classic black tuxedo jacket. If the British public are as enthusiastic as the celebrity front row, Marks & Spencer’s first ever London fashion week catwalk looks like a hit. The show, held at the Design Museum for 310...