London Fashion Week witnessed a moment of intense, compelling disruption courtesy of eco-minded design duo Vin and Omi, whose SS26 collection, ‘Dysphoriana’, was anything but light and fluffy. The designers intentionally created “chaos within beauty,” demanding that the audience “sit down and question” the confronting juxtaposition.
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Known for their sustainable approach to fashion, where recycling and upcycling are key to their design choices, Vin and Omi are no strangers to creating and showcasing unique pieces which are manufactured from extraordinary materials. The ‘Dysphoriana’ collection reveal, taking place at the prestigious Art’otel in Shoreditch, London, continued their years-long sustainable collaboration with King Charles. Using revamped pieces and organic materials made from red barked dogwood – a woody shrub gathered from the Sandringham estate, the collection also included another appearance from baking icon Dame Prue Leith.
Having walked for the duo at last years London Fashion Week, Dame Prue this year donned a recycled RAF Brize Norton parachute which had been reconstituted into a flowing dress.
But the collection’s powerful stance this year was vividly articulated through its radical, sustainable latex creations. Rejecting tone-deaf fashion in a chaotic world, Vin and Omi proved that high-octane glamour can be entirely earth-conscious. Leading the charge was former model and television personality Jo Wood, who graced the runway in a breathtakingly low-cut ebony latex creation. The gown, a striking visual statement, was crafted entirely from plant waste, offering definitive proof that style and environmental sustainability can coexist at the highest level.
Complementing this ethical glamour was broadcaster Jane Moore, whose transformation was “virtually unrecognisable”. Moore sported a jet-black towering wig alongside a sharp printed latex outfit, cementing the collection’s chaotic beauty.
Speaking to reporters, designer Omi commented that “Each piece is almost like a manifesto coming down the runway”. Beyond environmental advocacy—which included a collaboration using materials sourced from the Sandringham estate—three specific latex pieces were precisely crafted to support a worldwide anti-bullying charity. For Vin and Omi, fashion’s true subversion lies not just in the aesthetic, but in using their influence to infiltrate big organisations and compel them to “think about the environment”. The ‘Dysphoriana’ latex is more than clothing; it is a vital call to action.
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