This season, Poet-Lab focuses on a quiet but powerful shift: the moment a woman moves from adapting to expectations to owning her own narrative.
Inside the Lab, hosted by Spitalfields E1, reflects on the systems that shape women: socially, culturally and visually, and questions the idea of refinement as something imposed rather than chosen. Instead of rebellion, the collection proposes clarity, control,
and self-definition.
Silhouettes are clean, intentional, and precise. Exposure is deliberate, never decorative. Sensuality is present, without performance. Inspired by the restraint of 90s minimalism, stripped-back 70s silhouettes, and moments of personal emancipation, the collection introduces a new language of power: dignity after rupture.
Echoing the spirit of Diana, Princess of Wales: “I don’t go by the rule book… I lead from the heart, not the head”, Inside the lab reflects a move away from approval and toward inner alignment.
Poet-Lab
Photos: @marcushartelt
This is clothing for women who no longer ask permission to exist.
Not louder, but clearer.
Not dramatic, but decisive.
The collection features column, slip, and tailored minimal silhouettes with elongated lines and bare shoulders. Details include asymmetry, off-shoulder cuts, open backs, restrained draping, and subtle hardware, emphasising intention over ornamentation. The mood is one of quiet confidence, sensual control, and intellectual femininity.
A narrative of reclaiming identity and crafting femininity on your own terms is reflected not only through design but also through the show’s diverse casting. The lineup included Elton Ilirjani (@eilirjani), Elliott with 2 T’s (@therealelliottqueen), and Tayce (@itstayce) who closed the show in a reimagining of Princess Diana’s wedding dress. This choice underlines the show’s central message. Femininity is not granted, it is claimed, crafted and resilient. Bridgerton actress and former elite athlete Genevieve Chenneour (@genevievechenneour) also joined the runway, bringing a different facet of modern womanhood shaped by discipline.
About Poet-Lab
Founded in 2023 by Creative Director Giuseppe Iaciofano, Poet-Lab is a London-based brand redefining genderless luxury streetwear with poetic minimalism and oversized geometry. Crafted from repurposed deadstock fabrics, Poet-Lab designs speak of resilience, inclusivity, and reinvention. Rooted in Iaciofano’s personal journey from Milan’s glamour to New York’s pragmatism, from overcoming cancer to transforming discrimination into strength, Poet-Lab champions freedom of self-expression and rejects imposed norms.
“Inclusivity-ethical, for me, is one word. Everyone can wear a Poet-Lab with no judgement of who can wear what.” Giuseppe Iaciofano.
About Spitalfields:
Spitalfields E1, London’s most historical market set in the heart of the East End, is renowned for its strong sense of diversity and spirit. A mecca of unique goods – Spitalfields E1 is an Aladdin’s cave for Londoners and tourists alike. Its history mixed with the buzz of the East London art scene is what makes the market so vibrant and one of the best places to visit in the city.
After almost two decades of regeneration work, Spitalfields E1 revealed a new look in 2005 with the creation of two new public spaces, Bishops Square and Crispin Place and the restoration of several historic streets in E1. Today, an eclectic mix of independent retailers stand strong. On visiting Spitalfields, customers can expect to find unique art and crafts nestled amongst stunning clothing, homeware, and eateries.
