Fashion / What Went DownFashion / What Went DownJohn Richmond makes a return to London Fashion WeekHosted at the Tate Modern on Saturday night, the British designer staged his first presentationShareLink copied ✔️ In Partnership with John RichmondFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025Text Dazed Digital John Richmond AW25 After years of working in Italy, Manchester-born designer John Richmond made a return to London, showing on the official London Fashion Week AW25 schedule this past Saturday. Known for his signature rock ‘n’ roll rebellious aesthetic, the British designer belongs to a generation of creatives whose work defined the underground club scene of the 80s, appearing on the likes of David Bowie, Mick Jagger and Madonna, Honouring his roots for his grand homecoming, he presented a collection inspired by the nostalgia of Britain's best punk era. Below we broke down all the key takeaways from the evening. IT WAS HOSTED IN THE TATE Courtesy of John Richmond The show took over the Tate Modern, a fitting choice for a designer whose work has always straddled art and subversion. Tapping into his longtime anti-establishment stance, the location was the perfect place to revamp and mark his return. THE 80S ARE BACK Courtesy of John Richmond For the collection itself, Richmond celebrated all things British street style, music, and subculture. Pairing structured leather trenches with distressed denim with punk-era detailing, the collection was a nod to Richmond’s 80s heyday – while evolving for today’s world with more refined silhouettes. Metallics, studs and dark velvets clashed with graphic tees featuring subversive slogans, while crystal-embellished boots and oversized belts honoured his maximalist taste. HE DEBUTED A FASHION FILM To mark his return, Richmond enlisted legendary photographer Jamie Morgan to shoot a lookbook and fashion film that ran throughout the evening. Styled by Dazed’s very own Mirko Pedone, the lookbook was projected onto screens inside the Tate. Directed by Robin Derrick, the short film featured a rendition of The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony by Ren. Watch the film above. THE NIGHT ENDED WITH AN AFTERPARTY Courtesy of John Richmond During and after the presentation, the space doubled up as a party venue for guests to mingle, dance and celebrate. DJs Tiffany Calver, Keyrah, Icykof kept the night going. Head to the gallery above to see images from the night and check out the lookbook. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxAcross London, LA and New York, winners Kaiden Ford, Raiya Kimble and Molly Johnson took their Polaroid Flip camera on an adventure as they shut off from the digital worldArt & PhotographyArt & PhotographyThings To Come: Porn saves the world in Maja Malou Lyse’s ‘bimbo sci-fi’Life & Culture9 tips for surviving post-grad lifeBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismLife & CultureIs Gen Z the most psychic generation yet?BeautyWho would we be attracted to if we didn’t know what we looked like? FashionHow Indian designer Diya Joukani became the coolest girl on the internetBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy