HARRI SS24
Images by: Char Hodgkins
@photosbychar_
Words by: Jessica Roye
@roye_jess
Harri is known for signature silhouettes. The most famous of his wearable sculptures is Sam Smith’s Brit outfit with the inflatable, exaggerated legs. Loved and hated on social media at the time but within the confines of London Fashion Week, the audience appeared fixed on the collection's performance and storytelling.
The creative direction by KK Obi brought the whole collection to further life. Beyond the surface question of how wearable are the wearable sculptures?
The iconic trousers force you to take up space and move with purpose. The difference between fashion and clothes is that fashion forces you to be perceived, judged and sometimes misunderstood.
The tailoring, the gender blurring, and the tight top PU with over-proportioned trousers are just some ways both the artist and creative director show their influence from observing contemporary culture.
As expected, the catwalk was highly documented through socials. Press and writing teams were in the que for this prime time 8 PM Friday show some waiting patiently with the shared knowledge that this, this will be something worth experiencing.