This season marked a historic milestone London Fashion Week’s 40th anniversary. A city long revered for its fearless creativity, boundary-pushing design, and embrace of the avant-garde, London remains a global incubator for fashion’s most daring minds. While the week honored its rich history, it also set its sights firmly on the future, proving that British fashion remains as dynamic and influential as ever.
From the revival of heritage houses to the innovative visions of contemporary powerhouses, here’s how London Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2025 paid homage to its legacy while forging ahead into a new era.
Daniel Lee’s Burberry: A New Chapter in British Luxury
Under Daniel Lee’s direction, Burberry has been quietly reshaping its narrative. This season, Lee continued his evolution of the house, balancing its storied heritage with modern refinement. Trench coats were reimagined with exaggerated proportions, while quintessentially British checks took on new, abstract forms. The collection was a master class in sophisticated restraint, proving that quiet luxury and innovation can go hand in hand.
Simone Rocha’s Poetic Drama
Few designers capture the romantic yet rebellious spirit of London quite like Simone Rocha. For Spring-Summer 2025, she leaned into her signature ethereal aesthetic, presenting delicately embroidered dresses adorned with unexpected hardware, creating a tension between softness and strength. The collection spoke to the duality of femininity both fragile and formidable.
Richard Quinn’s Opulent Spectacle
Richard Quinn remains one of London’s most theatrical designers, and this season was no exception. His SS25 collection was a breathtaking display of couture-level craftsmanship, with exaggerated floral prints, dramatic silhouettes, and an unapologetic embrace of maximalism. It was a celebration of old-school glamour with a modern twist, reminding the industry that fashion is, above all, an art form.
Harris Reed’s Gender-Fluid Fantasy
Harris Reed continues to redefine red carpet fashion with his bold, gender-fluid designs. This season, he presented a collection inspired by historical costume, reinterpreting regal silhouettes for the modern age. Towering headpieces, rich brocades, and exaggerated draping blurred the lines between past and present, masculinity and femininity, fantasy and reality.
Erdem’s Homage to British Heritage
Erdem Moralıoğlu once again showcased his mastery of storytelling through fashion. Drawing inspiration from British aristocracy and historical dress, his SS25 collection featured intricate lace, Victorian silhouettes, and a muted yet deeply romantic color palette. The result was a collection that felt timeless rooted in history yet effortlessly relevant.
JW Anderson’s Experimental Edge
Jonathan Anderson has long been at the forefront of conceptual fashion, and this season, he continued to challenge conventions. His latest collection played with exaggerated proportions, deconstructed tailoring, and unexpected fabric combinations, reinforcing his reputation as one of London’s most innovative minds.
Looking Forward: The Next Era of London Fashion
As London Fashion Week celebrated its 40th year, it was clear that the city’s spirit of fearless creativity remains its strongest asset. The designers who have shaped its identity both longstanding and newly established proved that British fashion is not just about tradition; it is about reinvention, experimentation, and pushing the boundaries of what fashion can be.
While the anniversary served as a moment of reflection, it was also a promise of what’s to come an era where London continues to lead the charge, setting the standard for
bold, boundary-breaking design.
