Metro's Favorite S/S ‘25 Collections from London Fashion Week

From Burberry, 16Arlington, to Simone Rocha!

Metro.Style Team

September 18, 2024, 05:00 PM / UPDATED September 18, 2024, 07:24 PM

Fashion takes the center stage in London as fashion designers and esteemed brands showcase an extraordinary lineup of Spring/Summer 2025 Collections. This year marks the 40th year of London Fashion Week. The runway exploded with bold experimentation and contemporary twists from top designers.

This season, the spotlight was on the runway’s ability to push boundaries with experimental silhouettes and fabrications, offering a feast for the senses. Iconic brands like Burberry and Richard Quinn redefined British fashion with refreshing, timeless, and contemporary twists that captivated the audience. Meanwhile, up-and-coming brand, Nensi Dojaka brought an irresistible allure with her sultry, deconstructed looks and her latest collaboration with Calvin Klein.

London Fashion Week continues to live up to its reputation as a global fashion leader, setting the stage for international trends and groundbreaking creativity.

Take a look at some of our favorite collections in the gallery below!

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By Metro.StyleOctober 16 2024, 8:22 AM

16Arlington

Marco Capaldo brought in the heat with a sun-kissed collection inspired by the 2011 psychothriller film, 'The Skin I Live In'. This collection exuded youthful and wild energy, starting with soft sunset hues and evolving into animalistic elements, featuring feathers repurposed as fringes on evening wear.

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16Arlington

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16Arlington

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Richard Quinn

Richard Quinn introduced polished retro glamour to the runway, showcasing '50s-inspired silhouettes and playful prints. His collection highlighted a variety of prints, and beading techniques, especially in romantic evening wear and bridal gowns.

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Richard Quinn

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Richard Quinn

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JW Anderson

Evolving from four core fabrications--silk, cashmere, leather, and sequins, JW Anderson presented a “girly” collection inspired by going out with his sister and her friends. Featuring tutu-like leather dresses to overdressed woven pieces, he displayed a range of playfully creative pieces within the constraints of these materials.

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JW Anderson

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JW Anderson

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Erdem

Inspired by the 1928 lesbian novel 'The Well of Loneliness', Erdem Moralioglu's collection featured ethereal and fluid designs. Wearing drop waist dresses and contrasting trouser suits, with sewed-on pages from the novel onto the cuffs while walking down the courtyard of the British Museum.

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Erdem

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Erdem

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Simone Rocha

Known for her ultrafeminine designs, Simone never fails to deliver on the runway. Her collection was inspired by dance, particularly Pina Bausch’s Nelken performance. Floral motifs became a huge influence on the collection. The pieces gave off romantic elements with a layer of tulle or a touch of floral and ballet and flowy silhouettes enhancing the theme of this collection.

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Simone Rocha

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Simone Rocha

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Nensi Dojaka

At LFW, Nensi Dojaka brought sexy sultriness to the runway with deconstructed looks and pieces from her recent collaboration with Calvin Klein. Attendees like Simone Ashley, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Luna Blaise wore pieces from this collaboration. The collection showcased feminine sensuality with minimal regal designs, unexpected cutouts, and playful, innovative cuts.

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Nensi Dojaka

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Nensi Dojaka

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Burberry

Closing off LFW with Burberry, models walked the runway at The National Theatre displaying the cool and refreshing side of the brand. The collection offered a modern twist on traditional signature pieces, bringing lightness and optimism to the summertime with a muted palette that evoked a sense of the outdoors, making them perfect to wear from day-to-night wear.

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