Prue Leith Opens London Fashion Week in Outfit with Royal Connection

The former Great British Baking Show judge wore a sustainable ensemble made from plant fibers sourced on King Charles's Sandringham estate.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Former Great British Baking Show judge Prue Leith opened London Fashion Week on Tuesday wearing an orange pantsuit and pink ruffled shirt made from plant fibers sourced from King Charles's Sandringham estate. The outfit was part of a sustainable fashion collection by British designers Vin + Omi, who have collaborated with the King on repurposing waste from royal estates into wearable garments.

Why it matters

Leith's appearance in the eco-friendly outfit highlights the growing trend of sustainable fashion, as well as the royal family's efforts to promote environmental initiatives. The collaboration between Vin + Omi and King Charles also demonstrates how influential figures can use their platforms to drive change in the fashion industry.

The details

The outfit Leith wore was created using materials like holly, nettles, butterbur, wood clippings, and recycled aluminum, all sourced from Sandringham. This marks the second time Leith has modeled a Vin + Omi creation for the project, having previously worn a bright red dress made from a redesigned RAF parachute in 2025.

  • Leith opened London Fashion Week on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Vin + Omi hosted a sustainable fashion exhibition inside Sandringham House in 2024.

The players

Prue Leith

A former judge on the Great British Baking Show who received a damehood in 2021 for her contributions to food and broadcasting.

Vin + Omi

British fashion designers who have collaborated with King Charles on repurposing plant waste from royal estates into wearable garments.

King Charles

The reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, who has worked with Vin + Omi on sustainable fashion initiatives.

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What they’re saying

“King Charles is incredibly creative because he's so open-minded. Most leading figures around the world are really rigid, really strict on protocol, and they would probably never look to dancing monkeys like us to fix their infrastructure.”

— Vin, Fashion designer (2025 interview)

“She's sassy, fun and she knows her onions—and her croissants, cake and crumble.”

— Prue Leith (BBC)

What’s next

Leith recently announced her departure from the Great British Bake Off after nine seasons, and Nigella Lawson will be stepping into the role.

The takeaway

Prue Leith's appearance in a sustainable fashion collection created in collaboration with King Charles highlights the growing importance of eco-friendly initiatives in the fashion industry, as well as the royal family's efforts to promote environmental stewardship.