Inside Westminister’s City Hall, Priya Ahluwalia continued to honour her Indian-Nigerian heritage. Debuting a collection titled Reveries, a mystic fable of folklore reimagined the fairytales regaled by her relatives in her formative years and incorporated the design language of fellow contemporary artists such as Kelechi Nwaneri and Jayasri Burman.

Reimagining traditional silhouettes saw the designer focus heavily on draping this season, Indian saris transformed into hooded dresses and top-skirt co-rods in hues of burnt orange, plum and azure, perfectly hugging the female form. Louche knitted bodices were a modern take on structured corsets, terracotta trousers were elegantly tailored and gemstones adorned waistbands. Ahluwalia’s signature track tops and knitted cardigans were decorated with bold geometric patterns while slim-cut suits cut a sharper figure alongside cut-out shirting.

Denim stood centre stage as the designer unveiled a collaboration with Levi’s on three standout looks crafted from reworked denim. A floor-length gown inspired by visual artist Ayanfe Olarinde’s Genesis was crafted with an opulent wing-like structure for women while an oversized tailored trench billowed for Ahulwai’s menswear denim offering. Closing out to the sound of Little Simz’s newest track Mood Swings, the finale was led by Precious Lee as models strode to the beat of  Ahluwalia’s drum.