Aaron Esh Roots Back to Classical Menswear for SS26
The East London designer’s collection was styled by Katy England and featured bespoke suits by Savile Row tailor Charlie Allen.
After skipping last season to focus on crafting a womenswear capsule of silk gowns, Aaron Esh made his much-anticipated return to the London Fashion Week schedule with a renewed focus on menswear for SS26.
Closing out the third day of London Fashion Week at Oval Space in Hackney, Esh presented a classic yet elevated collection that, as always, felt distinctly London.
A selection of wardrobe-defining jackets anchored the collection’s appeal – from suede trench coats and a tweed herringbone jacket to a feathered overcoat and satin track jackets – each contributing to a careful balance between wearability and aspiration. Yet it was the double-breasted tailoring that truly commanded attention, reflecting a near-militant commitment to craftsmanship. Cut in Highbury by Savile Row tailor Charlie Allen, the custom suits brought a sense of precision, polish, and quiet permanence to the collection.
Beyond the tailoring, the collection offered up seamless tuxedo trousers, satin-trimmed tracksuits, covered-button military shirts, and a handful of silk jersey dresses and skirts. But the real magic happened in the styling. In collaboration with legendary stylist Katy England, the looks were infused with an unmistakable London attitude – caps thrown on with formalwear, crisp shirts tucked into scuffed jeans, scarves nonchalantly slung over shoulders – subtle, yet powerful choices that infused the collection with lived-in focus while still feeling premium.
A collection that, as Osman Ahmed writes in the press release, “makes the young feel grown-up, armoured for the world’s chaos,” and “the grown-ups feel young again – without looking desperate.”
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