Mithridate's Spring/Summer 2025 runway show at London Fashion Week was a deeply personal and visually stunning celebration of the Creative Director's hometown of Yunnan, China. Among a star-studded front row—including Tamsin Greig, Tigerlily Taylor, Jameela Jamil with James Blake, and actors Charlie Rowe, Hannah Dodd, and Therica Wilson-Read—the collection served as a tribute to Yunnan’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant ethnic diversity. This was no ordinary runway show—it was an immersive experience where local traditions met modern aesthetics in a seamless blend of art and fashion.
(L) James Blake and Jameela Jamil; (M) Tamsin Greig; (R) Tigerlily Taylor
(L) Therica Wilson-Read; (M) Charlie Rowe and Hannah Dodd; (R) Mecia Simpson
Photo credit: Jason Lloyd Evans
The collection itself was a vivid reflection of Yunnan’s community and natural beauty, with traditional techniques like the region's iconic tie-dye method reinvented with contemporary fabrics and sleek, tailored silhouettes. Ice-dyeing, symbolizing the seasonal transition from winter to spring, added depth and a connection to the natural cycles of the Yunnan landscape. The show's opening set the tone with zen-inspired music, complete with flutes and drums, as the first look—a white boxy pearl-embellished dress—floated down the runway.
Sound played an unexpected and captivating role in the presentation. A pleated white floor-length dress adorned with silver bells introduced a new sensory element, as each model’s movement filled the space with the soft, melodic jingling of bells sewn into the fabric. The emotional resonance of these sounds created an atmospheric layer that heightened the collection’s tactile and visual impact.
Standout pieces included floor-length designs that felt like a fusion of the past and present: a woven jacket with a long tapestry train blending modernity with tradition, a sheer gown embellished with sparkling stars, and a lacy white dress paired with a cape in matching motifs. Mithridate’s Spring 2025 collection wasn’t just a fashion show—it was a celebration of heritage, nature, and the emotional power of design.
