The Vibe :
⊹ Spring 2027’s “Love” collection brings cinematic romance to a wardrobe built around daytime plans.
⊹ Lee Radziwill and Jackie Kennedy inform pastel skirt suits, neat shifts and coordinated coats.
⊹ Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love” inspires cheongsam references and green-striped silk.
⊹ Aspinal of London bags and Pandora jewelry embroidery give the polished silhouettes extra decoration.
Patrick McDowell wants to give getting dressed for lunch the attention usually reserved for a gala. Presented at London Fashion Week, the Spring 2027 collection, “Love,” puts daytime dressing on the agenda through pastel skirt suits, neat shifts and coordinated coat-and-dress pairings. Early ’60s style figures Lee Radziwill and Jackie Kennedy supplied the socialite references, but the clothes have more than one appointment in mind. A tailored jacket can do the luncheon circuit with a pencil skirt, then take a less formal turn with jeans.
Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love” brings a different kind of romance to that polished wardrobe. Cheongsam-inspired dresses and tailoring that emphasizes the shoulders draw on the film’s atmosphere, while a print worn by Maggie Cheung informed green-striped silk. The opening skirt suit featured hand-painted roses; the stripes also appeared on a sleeveless midi dress and separates. Flower-shaped buttons, ribbons and freesia appliqués added smaller points of interest. The appeal is in how much there is to notice within those otherwise familiar shapes.
The accessories reward a closer look, too. McDowell’s second collaboration with Aspinal of London includes hand-painted and embroidered totes and clutches inspired by English gardens. Pandora jewelry becomes part of the clothing itself: three runway looks were hand-embroidered in London with archival and current-season pieces, requiring more than 500 hours of work. It’s a particularly lavish way to put the jewelry box to use.
Brand DNA
Founded in London in 2018, Patrick McDowell is known for circular luxury rooted in upcycling, limited-edition production, and expressive tailoring. Their work pairs theatrical silhouettes, rich color, and heritage references with a sharp sustainability focus.
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