Dame Prue Leith, 86, walked the runway at London Fashion Week on Feb. 17, 2026, in a sustainable outfit made from recycled materials, ahead of her birthday and her exit from The Great British Bake Off.

Dame Prue Leith, 86, was honored with a surprise birthday celebration on the runway at London Fashion Week, where she walked for eco-designers Vin+Omi ahead of her birthday on February 18, 2026. She wore a vibrant outfit made from sustainable materials, including recycled holly from the King’s Sandringham estate, nettles, butterbur, wood clippings, and recycled aluminum. The show, part of a collaboration with Prince Charles and the British Heart Foundation, highlighted environmental sustainability. After her walk, the audience sang “Happy Birthday.” The appearance follows her announcement to step down from The Great British Bake Off after nine years, citing a desire to “work less and play more.” A dame since 2021, Leith remains a prominent figure in British food and media.