Anticipation for Marie Lueder’s runway show was building steadily throughout Day 3 of London Fashion Week. The CSM grad typically shows at Berlin Fashion Week and hosts a presentation in London – but for SS26, Lueder delivered a full-on catwalk, and it did not disappoint.
A walkway filled the 180 Strand New Gen space, scattered with smashed red wine glasses, leading to a long dining table draped in a white cloth. This table became the runway, as models climbed on top and walked its length. Around them, a curated group of influencers sat as guests, turning the scene into a kind of fashion fever dream dinner party – in the best way possible.
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