A Sensual Celebration of Female Friendship: Dreaming Eli AW26 at London Fashion Week

March 4, 2026

Photos by Graham Land / VRAI Magazine

Discover the Dreaming Eli AW26 — Autumn/Winter 2026 — collection unveiled on the runways of London Fashion Week, February 20, 2026.

Titled “The Court of the Maddest, Merriest Things Alive,” the AW26 collection is a celebration of a union. Each look which paraded onto the candlelit runway is an embodiment of a distinct and complex character in a mad court where corsetry and distressed lace take center stage. Additional elements in the latest collection include upcycled denim, faux fur, volume inspired by Marie Antoinette’s court dress, and new 3D-printed accessories created in collaboration with Harry Mack.

Autumn Winter 2026 marks a special season for us, as it celebrates the union between myself and Arian De Vos. Since meeting at eighteen, our partnership has shaped both our lives and work from the very beginning. While Arian built her path in art direction and I founded Dreaming Eli, our creative dialogue never stopped; each collection became a personal exchange, with her shaping the worlds surrounding my stories. Rooted in the idea of female friendship as an underestimated yet powerful force, this collection reflects what we call ‘love outside of love’ – the profound connections that become life’s true anchor. Dreaming Eli is a shared vision that we continue to nurture and grow together. This season stands as a love letter to female alliance, honouring individuality, difference and the enduring strength found in connection.” – Elisa Trombatore

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