apping Hydraulic Power Station. The show, which was inspired by the designer’s West African heritage, featured a live performance from Obongjayar, as well as other traditional West African musicians.
Fashion Month: The Music Moments You Can’t Miss
With Fashion Month in full swing for the Spring/Summer 2026 season, it’s hard to keep track of which city we’re in now. But don’t worry, Hypetrak has got you covered. We’re following along the only way we know how: through the music-related moments that are taking the fashion world by storm.
New York Fashion Week: A Music-Heavy Affair
After a music-filled New York Fashion Week, we’re looking back at both Milan Fashion Week and London Fashion Week in tandem. From live performances to notable link-ups, runway cameos, and soundtracks, here are the top music moments you need to know about.
Skepta’s Surprise Cypher with Timberland
To celebrate the recent Fall/Winter 2025 “Advice of an Icon” campaign with Timberland, Skepta brought the iconic energy to London Fashion Week. The rapper shut down Shoreditch Village Underground – which was fully transformed into a makeshift recording studio – for a surprise cypher performance for over 600 guests. And he didn’t come alone, enlisting Big Zuu, Jayahadadream, and Miss Banks to join him on stage for their own solo cyphers.
Nettspend Links with Demna at Gucci
Gucci Demna had a big week in Milan; ahead of his runway debut at Gucci, he made sure to link with front-row attendee, Nettspend, for a backstage photo. And Nett also confirmed, pre-photo, that an album is in fact on the way.
Burberry Spring 2026 Is So Rock And Roll
For Burberry Spring 2026, the house is harkening back to the heyday of rock and roll for its runway soundtrack. To close out the week, Daniel Lee staged a true soundscape of a spectacle at Kensington Palace Gardens for his newest season of ready-to-wear. Evoking a classic Brit-rock music festival sort of vibe, the edgy new collection was shown as a medley of Black Sabbath tracks blared in the background. And sitting front row were none other than Sir Elton John, RAYE, and Central Cee.
MAINS London’s “Eurotrash” Evokes a Nostalgic Grime Energy
For MAINS London’s Season 3 showcase, Creative Director Skepta is tapping into what he knows best: grime music and culture. In a nostalgic new collection dubbed “Eurotrash,” Skepta infuses the ethos and energy of 1990s sonics and subcultures throughout, transporting guests back to the early aughts nightlife of London. And to add to the authenticity, Skepta even elected to present the foray on a runway scattered with dirty bins and party flyers, giving an authentic “underground club” aura to the show.
Lola Young Performs at H&M’s Hybrid Runway
Believe it or not, H&M’s show-now, buy-now Fall/Winter 2025 delivery at London Fashion Week brought out the stars. While a gaggle of A-listers – Central Cee, Little Simz, Emily Ratajkowski, and Gabbriette included – sat FROW, Lola Young not only walked the runway, but also hopped on the hybrid stage for a live performance of “d£aler” and “Messy.”
Live West African Music from Obongjayar and Others at LABRUM Spring/Summer 2026
For Sierra Leone–born designer Foday Dumbuya’s latest LABRUM showcase – what he calls a “case study in cultural osmosis” – he brought a hypnotic arrangement of live music to Wapping Hydraulic Power Station. The show, which was inspired by the designer’s West African heritage, featured a live performance from Obongjayar, as well as other traditional West African musicians.
