We revisit the legacy of the late Paul Costelloe, whose presence helped define London Fashion Week from the beginning. His precise and sculptural tailoring brought a new clarity to daywear, shaping coats with architectural poise, giving skirts a confident swell, and tracing dresses with crisp, decisive lines. During his career, Costelloe’s work became entwined with the evolving public image of Princess Diana, marking a defining chapter in British fashion with a classic and freshly attuned sensibility. Page 20


