Florence Pugh Opens Harris Reed’s London Fashion Week Show with Dramatic Monologue
justjared.comFlorence Pugh makes a jaw-dropping runway appearance, openingHarris Reed’s Fall/Winter 2025 show at London Fashion Week held at Tate Britain on Thursday (February 20).
The 29-year-old actress kicked off the show with a theatrical monologue about embracing one’s true self, setting the stage for Harris’s latest avant-garde collection. “Clothing has transformative power, Florence performed, “Whether for an actor or simply a performer on the stage of life, the art of dressing up allows us to express who we truly are, creating a safe space to inhabit in a sometimes judgmental world.” Dressed in a striking black hooded gown featuring a sharp-ended corset,Florence embodied a mystical, folklore-inspired figure, complementing Harris’s signature dramatic aesthetic.
The also show featured live cellists performing a haunting Metallica rendition. “I wanted this collection to challenge comfort, to make people think,” Harris shared after the show.
The event drew a front row that included Alisha Boe, Eliza Scanlen, Gideon Adlon, Tobie Donovan, and tastemaker Rahi Chadda.
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