Florence Pugh opens Harris Reed show as London Fashion Week starts

London Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday, showcasing the best of British design.

Fashion lovers have gathered in the capital for five days of runway shows and events, offering a glimpse at the autumn/winter 2025 trends.

Florence Pugh opened Harris Reeds show on Thursday with a theatrical display, turning heads in a sculptural hooded black gown.

Her make-up featured striking eyes with big, feathery lash extensions adding to her bold, dramatic look.

Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2020, Reeds clothes have become synonymous with gender-fluid fashion.

His collections often feature exaggerated hips, nipped-in waists through corsetry, oversized structured lapels, and sculptural collars.

Later on Thursday, the Central Saint Martins MA presentation showcased the impressive work from students of one of the worlds most renowned fashion courses.

Its alumni include some of the most celebrated names in fashion, such as Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Kim Jones, Simone Rocha, Richard Quinn, and Roksanda.

These designers have gone on to shape the global fashion landscape with their innovative work and distinctive styles.

On Friday morning, Paul Costelloe, a key figure in both British and Irish fashion, kicked off proceedings with his latest collection at the Palm Court at The Waldorf in central London.

As is customary, the front rows were filled with fashionistas and celebrities, with some sporting brash, quirky looks.

Among those in attendance were social media influencers Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson, who appeared in near-matching pink tweed outfits.

Model and TV personality Jodie Kidd also attended the show in a pleated cape with large shoulder pads.

At Friday nights show by Richard Quinn at the Royal Horticultural Halls, the stage was decked out like a winter wonderland. Models donned glitzy gowns and wedding dresses as fake snow fell to the ground.

Twins Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer, nieces of Princess Diana, attended Quinns show in almost-matching black and white dresses.

Other celebrities spotted at London Fashion Week include singers Maisie Peters, Nicola Roberts and Kate Nash, actor Sebastian Croft, and model and actress Vanessa Williams.

Annie Doble highlighted glitzy vintage fashion at her Annies Ibiza show at the Institution of Civil Engineers on Saturday night. The show was inspired by 15th-century Renaissance Italy and featured sparkling gold dresses, chainmail-inspired items and other metallic materials.

Doble, who started off buying and selling clothes on eBay, opened her eponymous store in Ibizas Old Town in 2018. Shes worked with celebrities including Kate Moss, Taylor Swift and Paris Hilton.