Luke Leitch
Fashion critic and contributor to Vogue Runway and Vogue Business
Luke Leitch is a British fashion journalist based between Milan and London who reviews collections for Vogue Runway and writes for Vogue Business. A former editor at large at L'Uomo Vogue, he is known for treating fashion as a way of reading the wider world.
| Role | Contributor, Vogue Runway and Vogue Business |
|---|---|
| Previously | Editor at large, L'Uomo Vogue |
| Based in | Milan and London |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Culturally minded runway reviews |
Who is Luke Leitch?
Luke Leitch is a fashion journalist and critic, British by birth and, in the words of a 2026 profile by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), 'Milanese by adoption'. He is a contributor to Vogue Runway and Vogue Business, and has written for Vogue Italia and L'Uomo Vogue, where he held the title of editor at large. The FHCM describes him as 'a journalist apart, one who has always treated fashion as a way of reading the world rather than simply reporting on clothes'.
Career
Leitch's work is centred on the international show calendar. His reviews for Vogue Runway, Vogue's dedicated fashion show platform, cover collections in Milan, Paris, London and beyond and are widely consulted by designers, buyers and industry professionals. His writing for Vogue Business addresses the commercial side of the industry.
He is also a regular presence at industry events. Vogue's Forces of Fashion programme lists him as a contributor to Vogue Business and Vogue Runway and notes that he moderated at the first American edition of Forces of Fashion in New York in 2017. In June 2026 the FHCM featured him in its interview series A Feel For Fashion, in which he describes himself at the shows primarily as a reporter gathering material.
Influence on the fashion business
The FHCM characterises Leitch's voice as combining 'sharp observation with an instinct for the unexpected connection', examining fashion within its broader cultural context. That approach is relevant to the business in several ways:
- Reviews on a global platform shape early perception of collections and creative directors
- Cultural framing helps executives understand how collections land beyond the fashion bubble
- Coverage from Milan gives Italian houses and emerging designers international visibility
- Moderating panels brings designers and executives into public conversation
Because Vogue Runway is one of the most visited destinations for collection imagery and reviews, critics who write for it have significant reach among the professionals who buy, market and sell fashion.
Why it matters
Runway criticism remains one of the fastest feedback loops in the fashion industry, influencing buyers, investors and the media in the days after a show. Leitch's position as a Milan based critic writing for global Vogue platforms makes him a notable interpreter of Italian and international fashion for that audience, and his culturally minded approach reflects how the industry increasingly assesses collections in terms of relevance as well as product.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Luke Leitch?
Luke Leitch is a British fashion journalist based between Milan and London. He reviews collections for Vogue Runway and contributes to Vogue Business.
Where does Luke Leitch write?
He writes runway reviews for Vogue Runway and contributes to Vogue Business, and has written for Vogue Italia and L'Uomo Vogue, where he was editor at large.