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Harris Reed Kicks Off London Fashion Week With Regal Demi-Couture
Dara Prant
Sat, 19 February 2022, 1:21 am·2-min read
In this article:
- Harris Reed
Fashion designer
The designer made the fabulous collection — which is inspired by the ways monarchic wardrobes have been reinterpreted over the years— using repurposed fabrics.
A look from the Harris Reed February 2022 collection.
Photo: Marc Hibbert
New York Fashion Week ended all of two minutes ago, and a 26-year-old has boldly diverted our attention across the pond.
Harris Reed — the American Central Saint Martins grad of Harry Styles-in-Vogue-in-a-ball-gown fame — kicked off London Fashion Week Thursday night with an intimate presentation at Saint John the Evangelist Church featuring live vocals from Sam Smith. It was only Reed's second-ever show, and yet the designer's latest demi-couture offering had the elaborate unveiling of a seasoned fashion vet. Reed's cultural relevance, coupled with a sartorial vision that sees the beauty of gender fluidity, has contributed to the industry's fascination with the young creative. And with increased interest comes opportunities (Reed's already collaborated with Dolce & Gabbana, Etro and Missoma) and better resources: For this February 2022 line, Reed graduated from developing the garments at school or at home, and designed for the first time from a fully functioning studio. The appropriate workroom lends the demi-couture creations a sense of refinement, allowing Reed to hone and evolve various techniques.
