McQueen has returned to London Fashion Week, presenting a new collection in the city for the first time in more than two decades. The show took place in the underground vaults of the 17th-century Lincoln’s Inn chapel, where Creative Director Seán McGirr transformed the runway into the setting for a dark, theatrical tale.

The designer combined Gothic aesthetics with the atmosphere of underground rave culture. One of his key sources of inspiration was Piero della Francesca’s painting «The Baptism of Christ».

In the new collection, the designer plays with contrasts. Sheer dresses with long, voluminous trains are paired with metallic jackets decorated with floral motifs, while silk shirts are styled with geometrically cut jackets.

The color palette ranges from rich burgundy and black to platinum and white.

The details are equally striking. Models walked the runway with unusual sculptural hairstyles reminiscent of horns, as well as short, silvery haircuts. Oversized earrings evoked everything from leaves to drops of blood.

The idea of architectural construction also plays an important role in the collection, expressed through sculptural silhouettes, sharp-shouldered jackets with defined waists, corsets and oversized structures around the hips. The designer deliberately contrasted the precision of tailoring with satin, lace and sheer fabrics.

Metallic embroidery, crystals and three-dimensional floral appliqués evoke stone carving. As a result, the dresses and jackets appear almost sculptural.

Full skirts, feathers and intricate draping added even more drama and Gothic intensity to the looks.

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On the final day of London Fashion Week, American designer Connor Ives unveiled his new collection. His show, where the aesthetics of the Weimar Republic subtly intertwined with the spirit of contemporary London, stood out for its refined draping, cocktail dresses, sequined suits, and strikingly eclectic looks. The collection received enthusiastic reviews from fashion critics.

 

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Ives founded his own label in 2020, immediately after graduating from Central Saint Martins. He quickly earned a reputation for creating pieces that go viral almost instantly: his designs effortlessly turn into fashion memes and spread rapidly across social media. One need only recall the now-iconic «Protect The Dolls» T-shirt worn by Madonna and Pedro Pascal.

 

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This time, conversation centered on a dog walking the runway, footwear from a collaboration with Jimmy Choo, and the presence of Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall in the front row.

 

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The 69-year-old actress attended the show accompanied by her husband, Russell Thomas, who is 14 years her junior. It marked the couple’s first public appearance since their intimate wedding ceremony in London.

 

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For the occasion, the pair opted for understated monochrome looks in black. Kim chose a long skirt paired with a cropped robe-style coat trimmed with fur and featuring a bold pattern from Connor Ives’s new collection. Russell appeared in a pared-down ensemble of trousers and a jacket with patch pockets.

 

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The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, attended a fashion show in London just hours after the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is suspected of abusing his official position.

Arriving at the show of British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, the king greeted attendees with a wave and was met with applause. Sitting in the front row, he engaged in lively conversation with British Fashion Council chair Laura Weir and designer Stella McCartney while observing the collection.

Before the show, Charles III viewed Stella McCartney’s exhibition highlighting sustainable British innovations. Afterwards, he spoke with Tolu Coker and other emerging designers.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla met with Anna Wintour during Fashion Week and posed for a photo with her.

Earlier on Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into police custody for questioning over allegations that he passed confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest of a senior royal, eighth in line to the throne, marked an unprecedented event in modern history and has been described as the biggest crisis of Charles III’s reign.

In an official statement, the king expressed «deep concern» over the incident: «Let me be clear: the law must prevail. In the meantime, my family and I will continue to carry out our duties and serve you all».

The 77-year-old monarch continues the tradition of his late mother, who regularly attended London Fashion Week shows. In 2018, she visited Richard Quinn’s show with Anna Wintour and presented him with the inaugural Queen’s Award for British Design.

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