By Jessica Ye (Jessica Yap)
The industry spent the last season retreating into a sanitised version of minimalist simplicity, but AGRO Studio spent it preparing for a tactical takeover. After years operating as an elite bespoke atelier for icons like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, founders George Oxby and Angus Cockram have finally opened the vault to the public. Their Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Prophet, serves as their official runway debut, marking the definitive move from secret showpieces into a high-velocity ready-to-wear circuit. This isn’t just about making clothes; it’s about the “harmonious chaos” of a London-based team that is now translating its performance-wear pedigree into a functional language for the first time.
The Prophet collection thrives on technical friction, operating as a study in material collision where traditional British school shirting is paired with hand-moulded couture corsetry. The designers have layered Mongolian shearling with technical streetwear fabrics and spliced delicate tulle with tough, lacquered leather to create a calculated re-engineering of the British silhouette. The opening looks featured structured dresses slicked to the skin and tightly corseted, serving as a direct nod to the high-pressure performance world the duo inhabited before this pivot. However, the introduction of a grosgrain tracksuit with engineered seams and sheepskin aviators proved that AGRO Studio understands the physical reality of a modern wardrobe beyond the stage.
The palette remains intentionally muted, dominated by blacks, greys, and neutrals, until it is interrupted by “manifesto yellow” and chartreuse. These flashes of colour act as a coded signal, highlighting the hand-painted textiles and intricate beading performed entirely within their London atelier. While the silhouettes recall the spirit of Vivienne Westwood and Dior, specifically through the use of crinolines and historical tailoring, the execution is modern and gritty. Drawing from tarot and the jester, the collection explores the tension between certainty and confusion, asking whether the wearer is constrained by the garment or commanding the room through it. Foundational pieces like chunky woven leather shoes and structural blazers are built for longevity, serving as a counter-argument to the industry’s relentless trend cycle.
Prophet is a declaration that the stage-wear of the elite has been distilled into a functional language.
For those who respect fashion as an art form rather than a mere display, securing the collection is a direct-to-source endeavour. The transition from private commissions to ready-to-wear is anchored at agrostudio.co.uk, where seasonal drops and limited collaborative projects are available. For the original high-octane bespoke work and custom stage-wear, the studio continues to operate on an inquiry basis through their London-based atelier, ensuring the label maintains the uncompromising focus on construction that built its reputation.
