Harris Reed Winter 2025: Fashion as Spectacle and Celebration of Freedom

Harris Reed opened London Fashion Week with a theatrical presentation at the Tate Britain museum, where fashion and performance merged into a visually striking spectacle. The Gilded collection exalted excess, rebellion, and creative freedom, reflecting the designer's exuberant aesthetic.

Florence Pugh made a dramatic entrance, setting the tone for the show

Actress Florence Pugh was the highlight of the night, opening the show with a monologue while wearing an impressive hooded corset dress with sharp details. Her presence reinforced the grandeur of the collection and the narrative of empowerment that permeates Reed's work.

Between British punk and Victorian ladies

The collection blended references from British punk counterculture, the opulence of Victorian ladies, and drag aesthetics, resulting in sculptural and dramatic looks. Black and gold dominated the palette, with touches of blue providing contrast. Corsets with exaggerated hips, voluminous skirts, and tops adorned with hand-painted golden spikes reinforced the designer's maximalist aesthetic.

Innovative techniques and luxury craftsmanship

Reed incorporated unconventional techniques in the construction of the pieces, using processes similar to furniture-making to create rigid structures. Handwoven details inspired by baskets and sofas, along with fabrics that mimic horsehair, added even more layers of experimentation to the silhouettes.

The entire collection was produced in the UK with repurposed materials, reinforcing the brand's commitment to sustainability. Savile Row tailoring wools were combined with ultra-light chiffon, creating a sophisticated contrast between weight and fluidity.

Fashion as a dream 

Although his creations go beyond the limits of functionality, Harris Reed reaffirms that fashion is also about fantasy and imagination. With Gilded, he not only presented clothes but invited the audience to dream big—and to celebrate fashion as a form of freedom.