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Our Favorite Moments From London Fashion Week FW25 So Far

From Harris Reed’s gilded glamor to Daniel Fletcher’s MITHRIDATE debut.

Our Favorite Moments From London Fashion Week FW25 So Far

From Harris Reed’s gilded glamor to Daniel Fletcher’s MITHRIDATE debut.

The Fall/Winter 2025 season of London Fashion Week is finally here and after just day one, we’ve already been treated to several emerging designers to know, celebrity runway moments and unique brand collaborations. The season started off strong with a masterclass in couture from Harris Reed, followed by Daniel Fletcher‘s MITHRIDATE debut and a return to the runway from Mia Khalifa and Di Petsa.

Next up, we immersed ourselves in Dreaming Eli‘s femme-forward showcase, along with an outdoor runway for Abigail Ajobi and a three-part show courtesy of FASHION EAST. Still to come this season, we’ve got names like Sinead O’Dwyer, Chet Lo and Simone Rocha — not forgetting the closing show from Burberry.

Continue reading to find out more about the best shows and collections this season so far, and stay tuned for more LFW coverage over the next few days.

Harris Reed’s Gilded Glamor

london fashion week runway dreaming eli harris reed gowns women bodies sheer fabric If Harris Reed’s FW25 show had a mantra, “Be loud” would be it. Florence Pugh opened the show with a monologue about being unapologetic, making noise and taking up space, which was then followed by a moving lineup of pieces embodying that very same energy. Staged at the Tate Britain, the collection was inspired by the luxury British lighting and furniture brand Porta Romana. Reed’s garments were more like architectural structures and sculptural pieces than garments, but all the better for it.

Crinoline cages, corsets and breastplates; the “Guilded” collection had it all. Porta Romana’s signature Urchin chandelier was transformed into dramatic dresses, rendered in flexible resin and hand-painted in decadent gold or electric blue. Larger-than-life lashes added to the drama, too. If the string quartet didn’t get you, the cheers from the adoring crowd of fans cheering on the Nina Ricci creative director would have. Among them, were London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Michéle Lamy, Alisha Boe, Gideon Adlon, Tsunaina, Raul and Grace Carter.

Daniel Fletcher’s MITHRIDATE Debut

london fashion week runway dreaming eli harris reed gowns women bodies sheer fabric After Fletcher left Fiorucci in 2023, all eyes were on his next move. Luckily for us, that next move took place during this season of LFW, where the lauded designer presented his debut collection for the London-based label MITHRIDATE. Merging its Chinese heritage with British craftsmanship, the designer’s debut brought elements of the quintessentially British wardrobe into the future, showcased through contemporary silhouettes and a clashing juxtaposition. Presenting a slew of well-tailored silhouettes with a twist, the confident showcase put MITHRIDATE well and truly back on our radar.

Dreaming Eli’s Heart and Ribs

london fashion week runway dreaming eli harris reed gowns women bodies sheer fabric Dreaming Eli took us on a journey “between the heart and ribs” this season, presenting its Fall/Winter 2025 collection through an immersive presentation exploring themes of “flesh, bone and emotion.” Celebrating the female body in all its forms, the powerful collection reimagined “a woman who has walked through fire, emerged from the trauma, and claimed her body as her own.” Through body-skimming silhouettes, sheer layers and sensual designs, the collection evoked a sense of empowerment and freedom — encouraging us to “embrace the storm that resides within.”

Showcased through tactile fabrics, dyed lace and delicate detailing, the collection also utilized Shibori techniques to create constricted silhouettes, toying with the idea of bondage and the concept of “skin being bound and released.” This season also marked Dreaming Eli’s knitwear debut, arriving with torn detailing and literal red threads.

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