London designers remind fashion week that humans made the clothes London Fashion Week designers showcased collections made by human hands, with Pauline Dujancourt drawing inspiration from a 1972 Fassbinder play about love, obsession and dependence. London designers are using their runway shows to remind audiences that humans, not machines, made the clothes. The message arrives as debates over artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the fashion industry. Pauline Dujancourt's collection was inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1972 play The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant. Dujancourt felt connected to the play since she read it as a student in Paris. The play tells the story of a fashion designer consumed by love and obsession. That theme of dependence echoed through the collection, which emphasized handwork and human touch.Runway Shows Highlight Handcrafted TechniquesImages from the show were credited to Tristan Fewings for Getty Images via CNN Newsource. The collection was presented during London Fashion Week. Other London-based designers struck a similar note. Several shows highlighted artisanal techniques, including hand embroidery, hand-knitting and detailed beading.The pushback against automation is not limited to the runway. Labour groups have raised concerns about how new technologies could change work across many industries. That debate extends beyond fashion. In Canada, the Liberals tabled a bill to speed up major projects, and labour groups voiced concerns about its impact on strike action.Political tensions were also visible elsewhere. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet warned of a possible Trojan horse in any deal between Canada and Europe. In Ontario, a shooting outside a Belleville synagogue prompted condemnation from former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. The province's Special Investigations Unit said it would speak about the case at noon.Canada News: Politics, History, and Local IssuesOther news drew attention across Canada. Fifteen Wing Moose Jaw commemorated the Battle of Britain 86 years later, and Essex council was set to consider changes to a Harrow archway after backlash over branding. Former premier Christy Clark urged unity after Findlay's resignation, saying she would help however she could. The comment came as provincial politics continued to shift.In Manitoba, RCMP said they were still investigating the disappearance of Darius Macdougall one year later. A student was stabbed at a Manitoba high school, according to RCMP. A northern Ontario township councillor was found guilty of animal cruelty and assault. In Nova Scotia, some officials said kids under 16 should not be allowed to buy energy drinks.Cultural and entertainment stories also made headlines. Model Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford, died at 27. Brigitte Bardot's possessions went up for auction, including her trademark ballet flats and a copy of the Kama Sutra. Music fans learned that Marianas Trench would return to Windsor.Sport, Health, and Environmental ConcernsOn Vancouver Island, 22 riders covered 1,200 kilometres in the Tour de Rock to fight childhood cancer. Sports news included Fernandez advancing to the second round in Singapore with a win over Okamura. The NHL off-season saw several familiar names find new homes. Health Canada warned that a counterfeit device may pose health risks.Scientists said the El Nino weather pattern had entered record territory. A tiny wild cat, identified as a new species, shied away from curious visitors. There is also an easy way to get rid of reusable bags piling up at home. Paul Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing was delayed.The mix of stories reflected a busy news day across Canada and beyond. Back on the runway, the human-made message remained central. Designers said the imperfections and personal stories behind each garment are what give fashion its value.