Richard Quinn brought his signature flair for drama and romance to London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025, transforming The Dorchester Hotel’s grand ballroom into a breath-taking celebration of occasion dressing. Known for his couture-inspired designs, Quinn’s latest collection was a vibrant fusion of mid-century elegance and bold, modern embellishments. The presentation was a visual feast, with towering chandeliers, black carpeting, and lush rose and orchid arrangements setting the stage for his latest creations. The show opened to an orchestral rendition of Evanescence’s Wake Me Up, with supermodel Jourdan Dunn strutting down the runway in a little black dress adorned with crystal latticework and a striking red rose, setting the tone for what would be an unforgettable display of fashion artistry.
The collection itself was quintessential Richard Quinn—filled with sweeping gowns, voluminous tulle skirts, and exaggerated florals. Drawing inspiration from the 1940s and 1950s, Quinn added his signature maximalist touch with bursts of colour, bold prints, and lavish embellishments. Standout pieces included a red tulle gown adorned with black bows, a baby pink beaded column dress, and a floral beaded yellow dress paired with a matching coat. Each garment sparkled with sequins, flowers, feathers, and pearls, turning the runway into a kaleidoscope of textures and colours. Quinn’s love for bridalwear also shone through, with an array of gowns for every kind of bride—from a baroque mini dress with big sleeves to a high-waist regency gown and a stunning beaded jumpsuit.
As always, the front row was as dazzling as the runway, with celebrities like Kelly Rutherford and Leigh-Anne Pinnock turning heads in Quinn’s designs. The show was not just a celebration of fashion but a testament to Quinn’s ability to evoke emotion through his work. His mastery of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and penchant for drama make him a standout in the fashion world, and this season’s collection further cemented his reputation as the king of London Fashion Week’s most extravagant moments.
