Florence Pugh, fake snow, wedding gowns

Beyond the Headlines

February 23, 2025

byEmma Lynch and Grace Dean

Emma Lynch and Grace Dean

BBC News

Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed Florence Pugh walks the runway at the Harris Reed AW25 Show during London Fashion Week on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — 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.

Florence Pugh walks the runway at the Harris Reed AW25 Show

Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed Florence Pugh walks the runway at the Harris Reed AW25 Show during London Fashion Week on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — 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.

Florence Pugh’s look featured dramatic eye make-up, including feathery lashes

Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed Florence Pugh backstage at the Harris Reed AW25 Show during London Fashion Week on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — 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.

Central Saint Martins students presented their work on Thursday night

Dave Benett/Getty Images Models walks the runway at the Central Saint Martins MA Fashion show during London Fashion Week February 2025 on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — Central Saint Martins students presented their work on Thursday night

Models wear outfits designed by Central Saint Martins students

Dave Benett/Getty Images Models pose backstage at the Central Saint Martins MA Fashion show during London Fashion Week February 2025 on February 20, 2025 in London, England. — 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.

Paul Costelloe’s show took place at the Waldorf

James Veysey/Shutterstock Models on the catwalk at the Paul Costelloe show, Runway, Autumn Winter 2025, London Fashion Week, UK - 21 Feb 2025 — Paul Costelloe’s show took place at the Waldorf

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.

Attendees at Paul Costelloe’s show dressed to impress

NEIL HALL/EPA Fashion fans attend the show by Irish designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week, in London, Britain, 21 February 2025. The London Fashion Week runs from 20 to 24 February 2025. — Attendees at Paul Costelloe’s show dressed to impress

One attendee at Paul Costelloe’s show wore this fluffy ensemble

NEIL HALL/EPA A fashion fan attends the show by Irish designer Paul Costelloe during London Fashion Week, in London, Britain, 21 February 2025. — 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.

Social media influencers Phoebe and Daisy Tomlinson wore near-matching pink tweed outfits

James Veysey/Shutterstock Phoebe Tomlinson and Daisy Tomlinson Paul Costelloe show, Front Row, Autumn Winter 2025, London Fashion Week, UK - 21 Feb 2025 — 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.

Jodie Kidd wore a cape with large shoulder pads

Isabel Infantes/Reuters Jodie Kidd, a woman with blonde hair, sits in an audience in a black cape — 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.

Richard Quinn’s show featured his collection of wedding gowns

Isabel Infantes/Reuters Four models wearing white wedding dresses stand in a line on a snow-covered stage and snow is falling on them — Richard Quinn’s show featured his collection of wedding gowns

Some models at Richard Quinn’s show wore dresses decorated with oversized bows

Isabel Infantes/Reuters Seven models stand in a line on a snow-covered stage and snow is falling on them. They are wearing glitzy dresses — 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.

Yui Mok/PA Wire Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer, two blonde women in black and white dresses, stand in front of a black gate. They have their arms round each other and are smiling at each other

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.

Maisie Peters attended Bora Aksu’s show in a striking black and white ensemble

Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire Maisie Peters, a young women with white-blonde hair, wears a black and white blouse and skirt with lots of clashing patterns. She is stood in a decorated hall — Maisie Peters attended Bora Aksu’s show in a striking black and white ensemble

Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts wore a long brown coat and blue jeans to Mithridate’s show

Dave Benett/Getty Images Nicola Roberts stands in front of a row of chairs, wearing a long brown coat — Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts wore a long brown coat and blue jeans to Mithridate’s show

Kate Nash attended Maximilian Raynor’s show in head-to-toe red

Dave Benett/Getty Images Kate Nash stands smiling at the camera. She is wearing a red top with long sleeves and a heart-shaped necklace — Kate Nash attended Maximilian Raynor’s show in head-to-toe red

Sebastian Croft attended S.S.DALEY’s show

Dave Benett/Getty Images Sebastian Croft wears a patterned off-white shirt and black trousers — Sebastian Croft attended S.S.DALEY’s show

Actress Vanessa Williams was at the Mithridate show

Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Vanessa Williams wears a long brown, glittery dress and brown coat. She is stood in a building in front of a row of chairs and a window — 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.

Annie’s Ibiza gave the Institution of Civil Engineers a glitzy makeover

Tolga Akmen/Shutterstock Three models in sparkly gold dresses stand in front of two portraits of men — 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.