Florence Pugh, fake snow and wedding gowns: Best pictures from London Fashion Week
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Actor Florence Pugh wore huge eyelash extensions for the Harris Reed show
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.
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Florence Pugh walks the runway at the Harris Reed AW25 Show
Florence Pugh opened Harris Reed’s 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, Reed’s 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.
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Florence Pugh’s look featured dramatic eye make-up, including feathery lashes
Later on Thursday, the Central Saint Martins MA presentation showcased the impressive work from students of one of the world’s 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.
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Central Saint Martins students presented their work on Thursday night
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Models wear outfits designed by Central Saint Martins students
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.
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Paul Costelloe’s show took place at the Waldorf
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Paul Costelloe is a key figure in both British and Irish fashion
As is customary, the front rows were filled with fashionistas and celebrities, with some sporting brash, quirky looks.
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Attendees at Paul Costelloe’s show dressed to impress
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One attendee at Paul Costelloe’s show wore this fluffy ensemble
Among those in attendance were social media influencers Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson, who appeared in near-matching pink tweed outfits.
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Social media influencers Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson wore near-matching pink tweed outfits
Model and TV personality Jodie Kidd also attended the show in a pleated cape with large shoulder pads.
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Jodie Kidd wore a cape with large shoulder pads
At Friday night’s 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.
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Richard Quinn’s show featured his collection of wedding gowns
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Some models at Richard Quinn’s show wore dresses decorated with oversized bows
Twins Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer, nieces of Princess Diana, attended Quinn’s show in almost-matching black and white dresses.
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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.
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Maisie Peters attended Bora Aksu’s show in a striking black and white ensemble
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Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts wore a long brown coat and blue jeans to Mithridate’s show
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Kate Nash attended Maximilian Raynor’s show in head-to-toe red
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Sebastian Croft attended S.S.DALEY’s show
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Actress Vanessa Williams was at the Mithridate show
Annie Doble highlighted glitzy vintage fashion at her Annie’s 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.
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Annie’s Ibiza gave the Institution of Civil Engineers a glitzy makeover
Doble, who started off buying and selling clothes on eBay, opened her eponymous store in Ibiza’s Old Town in 2018. She’s worked with celebrities including Kate Moss, Taylor Swift and Paris Hilton.
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Annie’s Ibiza’s show was inspired by 15th-century Italy
