Richard Quinn Fall/Winter 2025-26 Collection: A Snow-Strewn Runway with Camellias!

At London Fashion Week 2025, Richard Quinn hosted a "Winter Wedding Party," transforming the Royal Horticultural Hall into a snowy wonderland.

Georgian architecture, classical string music, and falling snow intertwined to create a visual narrative that intertwined time and space.

The models, resembling guests from a vintage manor, strolled through the snow in lavish attire, ultimately appearing collectively in front of every window of the "house," creating a frozen image.

This season's collection draws inspiration from the elegance of Hollywood's Golden Age, paying special tribute to the timeless allure of stars like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.

Quinn embodied this inspiration in the setting of a private black-tie party after midnight—as guests were about to depart, snow fell, and the moon was high in the sky. The elegant silhouettes that emerged captivated the guests.

Richard Quinn achieved a striking shift from maximalism to minimalism this season, incorporating the camellia as a key element throughout the collection. Eschewing the previous high-saturation colors and wild prints, he instead focused on a minimalist aesthetic of black, white, and ivory, creating a restrained yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Utilizing luxurious fabrics such as silk and velvet, the pieces featured feather collars, silk puff sleeves, and puffy skirts embellished with hand-embroidery and beading. The corseted bodice, emphasizing feminine curves, was paired with a voluminous skirt, creating a blend of vintage elegance and modern sensuality.

The use of tulle and lace added a subtle sheer effect, contrasting with the rich velvet and imbuing the looks with a rich, layered quality. Sequins shimmered in the artificial snow, trembling with the soft whisper of déjà vu.

The collection was full of references to 1950s and 1960s haute couture silhouettes: corseted bodices, draped skirts, bound necklines, and ribbon bows enough to wrap around an entire Parisian fashion house.

There's something poetic about Quinn situating himself within the rich tradition of British court tailoring while crafting a collection that aspires to be seen in Paris. The silhouettes, the embroidery, the meticulous emulation of haute couture's golden age—it was all there.