Florence Pugh can officially add runway model to her extensive resume.
The “Black Widow” actress opened Harris Reed’s runway show at London Fashion Week on Thursday. She brought her entertainer skills to the show as she performed a monologue, written by Harris, as she floated across the stage at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall.
Harris Reed’s Fall Winter 2023 collection titled “All The World’s A Stage,” featured many William Shakespeare-inspired dresses and garments. Many theatrical themes ran through the collection, from harlequin patterns to upcycled theatre drapes, repurposed as gold lamé fabric. Shiny metallic, sparkly sequins, rich velvet were also intricate pieces to the collection.
Pugh for Harris Reed February 2023 Collection at London Fashion Week. CREDIT: Marc Hibbert/Courtesy of Brand
For the show, Pugh was dressed in a silver and black sequin harlequin dress. The piece was covered in vertical diamonds and was complete with a black sculptural corset, long dramatic sleeves and a matching oversized halo-style head-topper. The skirt featured a slit up the left leg, which showed off her black knee-high boots. The boots were made of a satin material and featured a chunky platform base and a thick heel that reached at least 6 inches.
Pugh attends the Harris Reed show on Feb. 16 in London, England. CREDIT: Dave Benett
After kicking off the show, other models showcased the rest of Harris Reed’s collection. Pugh’s dramatic headpiece wasn’t the only large structural piece on the runway; many other models donned garments from veils to tall hats to billowing fishtails and puffball miniskirts that “celebrate the process of getting dressed.”
London Fashion Week officially begins on Feb. 17 and concludes on Feb. 21. Other than Harris Reed, many other designers like Burberry, David Koma, Christopher Kane and more will present their newest lines in the UK city.
