E very single morning, Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s senior vice president and women’s fashion and store presentation director, swipes on the brightest shade of scarlet lips

Leading up to London Fashion Week, the vibes, as the saying goes, were off. More than a few brands scrapped shows they had been planning and others forewent planning them at all. But any doom and gloom as fashion week approached did not deter the most passionate fans,

Some showgoers leaned into protective outerwear pieces that were compelling. While other guests arrived at shows in statement denim and expressive accessories.