Laura Whitmore Debuts Baby Bump at London Fashion Week
Laura Whitmore showcased her growing baby bump at the Paul Costelloe Autumn/Winter 2026 show during London Fashion Week on Thursday, February 19, 2026, a day after announcing her second pregnancy.
Fashion Week Appearances
Following the Paul Costelloe show, Whitmore attended the Topshop at John Lewis launch party at Piccadilly Lights in London. She paired a brown leather jacket with a swirl-print dress featuring a thigh-high split, accessorizing with a Louis Vuitton bag and boots. Other attendees included Louise Redknapp and Anais Gallagher.
Pregnancy Announcement
Whitmore revealed her pregnancy on Wednesday evening via an Instagram post, sharing a series of photos of her bump. She captioned the post, “Instagram V Reality – Spoiler: It wasn’t just a substantial meal mama ate. She’s been cooking away! I’d like to thank stretchy pants and travel sick bags.”
Family Life
Laura Whitmore and her husband, Iain Stirling, already share a daughter, Stevie Ré, born in March 2021. The couple are known for maintaining a high degree of privacy regarding their family life, rarely sharing images of their daughter publicly.
Paul Costelloe’s New Era
The Paul Costelloe show marked a significant moment for the British-Irish fashion house, as William Costelloe, son of the late designer Paul Costelloe, took the reins as creative director. Paul Costelloe, a constant presence at London Fashion Week for over four decades, passed away last November after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and seven children. His final collection, “Boulevard of Dreams,” debuted in September 2025, paying tribute to 1960s Beverly Hills. The AW26 collection, presented on Thursday, featured 1980s-inspired tailoring with power suits, structured tweeds, and exaggerated silhouettes, set to a soundtrack of Enya and U2.
Whitmore’s Concerns About Online Safety
Speaking to The Standard after the birth of her daughter Stevie Ré in 2021, Whitmore expressed concerns about the dangers of the internet for children. She stated that having a child changed her priorities and made her more sensitive to certain subjects, particularly regarding the rapidly evolving online world and her inability to fully control her daughter’s future experiences with it.