Is Octi the Future of London Jewellery?

"At 180 Strand, Octi Ransom’s SS26 presentation offered moments of raw, elemental beauty that suggest a significant new talent on London's jewellery scene"

"The SS26 presentation for Octi, where suspended rocks and atmospheric lighting created a primordial mood. Credit: B The Agency & Phoebe Shakespeare"

Octi’s latest collection, curated by the brand’s founder Octi Ransom and produced by Blonstein, drew inspiration from nature’s evolution: erosion, delay, and human interaction. Known for sculptural silver jewels that echo organic forms, Octi once again presented work that felt more like fragments of the earth than accessories. Set at 180 Strand, the collection invited reflection on how jewellery can both ground and provoke.

The experience began in a corridor lined with glossy images of conventionally beautiful faces and fashion campaigns, before opening into a space that felt like a hybrid of desert island and primordial swamp. The soundscape was layered with natural echoes and subtle distortions, creating a mood that blurred the line between reality and imagination.

Here, three roaming models became living canvases, their movements illuminated by dimmed shadows and flickering light. Jewellery was not laid out in traditional displays, but rather hidden, almost like an egg hunt, asking guests to lean closer, look deeper.

"Octi's sculptural silver work, including a raw, multi-linked necklace and claw-like rings, worn on glistening skin. Credit: B The Agency & Phoebe Shakespeare"

The silver rings emerged as the collection's undeniable focus. Cool to the touch and raw in form, they were polished yet imperfect, as though forged directly from geological processes. Worn by models with glistening skin and fluid styling, their power was clear, articulating a tension between fragility and strength. Yet, this focus had a collateral effect; other pieces, like the chain and cuff bracelets, felt secondary, receding into the carefully constructed gloom without making a comparable statement or leaving a lasting impression.

"Jewellery was presented as part of an interactive landscape, blurring the line between accessory and artefact. Credit: B The Agency & Phoebe Shakespeare"

Ultimately, Octi’s SS26 collection was an uneven proposition, where moments of brilliant, focused design were weighed against a sense of inconsistency. In those rings, however, lies the proof of Octi's capacity to reshape London's jewellery landscape. With a more concentrated narrative and sustained support, Ransom has the ability to turn these fragments of imagination into a vital cultural conversation, giving London Fashion Week the fresh energy it so often craves.