In photos: The attractive individuals of Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Every August financial institution vacation weekend, the streets of Notting Hill are flooded with color, sound and elegance. Carnival, which celebrates Caribbean tradition and historical past, marked its sixtieth anniversary this 12 months, but it was nonetheless as vibrant and energetic as at all times.  

Spotted amongst the gang have been Dazed favourites like Sekou, C.FRIM, I Kissed a Girl’s Fiorenza Cocozza and TJ Sawyerr. Rae Martins Ashton was on the bottom between the Deviation and Rampage sound programs to seize the most effective and boldest seems to be from amongst Carnival-goers. There have been piercings, forehead slits, bleached brows, grillz, physique gems and Gen Z’s favorite trend accent: pimple patches. When it got here to the hair, inventive pure types dominated with mohawks, layered braids, afros, rat tails and loads of vibrant colors. 

“Notting Hill Carnival has been, and likely will always be, the biggest showcase of Black British culture, fashion and beauty in the UK. Somewhere for us to celebrate our identity, while being able to compare it to our parents, grandparents and others that came before us – a cross-generational celebration of cultures typically lacking authentic representation for the additional 363 days of the year,” Martins Ashton mentioned in 2023 – and it’s held true. See all of the seems to be within the gallery above.