Richard Quinn, new master of extravagant British fashion.
But also the one and only designer who can claim to have had the Queen of England in the front row of her parade.
It was in 2018, on the occasion of the presentation of his second collection since leaving Central Saint Martins.
The sovereign had come to give her the first “Elizabeth II fashion prize”, a reward now awarded every year to a new talent in the sector.
The event marked the interested party (and propelled him on the path to glory).
After learning of the queen's death, he explains that he took a moment away from the hustle and bustle of Fashion Week which was about to begin to think about the tribute he could pay to her.
Results :
a collection made up of twenty-three black silhouettes created in just ten days.
The designer and his team worked tirelessly every night, while sewing in front of the funeral broadcast on television.
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The black veils of Elizabeth II
On the catwalk, pearl tiaras and black lace veils were legion at the opening of the show on Tuesday, September 20.
Day that closed London Fashion Week, the day after the funeral of the sovereign.
At the heart of the inspiration are images of Queen Victoria, who wore black for half her life following the death of her husband, Prince Albert.
But also the veils that Elizabeth II and her sister, Princess Margaret, wore at their father's funeral in 1952.
Richard Quinn also presented his originally planned collection, less connoted “Buckingham” and composed of bulbous looks, covered with sequins and feathers.
As well as latex leggings paired with cape coats and ruffled mini dresses.
