Famed for his intensely sculptural designs, there was no better setting for Harris Reed’s autumn/winter collection than the Tate Britain: one of London’s greatest architectural landmarks.
As for the beauty, each model’s hair was slicked back and severe, with stern brows and striking eye lashes designed by Sofia Tilbury, Charlotte Tilbury’s global artistry director; the glamour wouldn’t look out of place in London’s Blitz Club 40 years ago.
Pugh’s black hooded dress and sharp-ended corset represented a folklorish figure, and the BAFTA-nominated actress presented an opening monologue centred on being brave and “unapologetically you”, which was finalised with Reed at midnight before the show.
Harris Reed is best known for his genderfluid designs and dressing Harry Styles for Vogue’s first ever male cover.
Born in LA, the 28-year-old designer leapt onto the scene only five years ago, when his 2020 graduate collection from Central Saint Martins caught the eye of industry heavyweight Anna Wintour.
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