The best of London Fashion Week Women’s FW25 Britain's capital shines again

Judging by the collections presented this week at the London Fashion Week Women’s FW25, it seems that English fashion has finally awakened from its deep slumber. After all, spring is just around the corner, and we are in the final stretch of the last cold month before the warmth and sunny days make us crave colors and eccentric accessories. However, while creativity and uniqueness were undoubtedly the stars of London’s new collections, the same cannot be said for bright colors. With patterns, palettes, and silhouettes inspired by the underwater world, the Middle Ages, vampires, and even the collegiate style, brands left color behind. On the other hand, the accessories were fun and playful, featuring plush toys and shell-shaped bags. Let’s take a look at the shows that impressed us the most at this LFW Women’s FW25.

1. Richard Quinn

If Dilara Findikoglu created fantastical characters for FW25, Di Petsa took imagination to the next level, crafting true theatrical costumes. In Reflections of Desire, Greek designer Dimitra Petsa once again explored female sensuality with a renewed political perspective. Drawing from mythology, the new collection delves into historical figures of darkness, from mermaids to witches, from vampiresses to Greek goddesses. Ancient iconography clashed with modern reality through the use of bold sheer fabrics, dynamic silhouettes, and the signature contemporary wet look that has made the designer famous. With this collection, Petsa showcased a newfound maturity and confidence in her values, including her heritage, which she celebrated at the end of the show with a traditional Greek dance.

5. Central Saint Martins MA Fashion

Each year, students from the prestigious MA Fashion program at Central Saint Martins present their collections on the first day of Fashion Week. While every show is exciting—considering that some of the most brilliant designers in history have been trained at this university—this year, the school's new talents truly showcased great potential. From material selection to craftsmanship, as well as the wide range of artistic influences that shaped their work, some students delivered collections ready to secure a spot on the official Fashion Week calendar or, even better, in the most popular fashion stores in central London. The show proved that the greatest ambition for a young designer should not only be to express their creativity but also to develop the right tailoring skills to bring their vision to life in the best possible way.