Charlie Constantinou AW25

Charlie Constantinou’s AW25 showcase at London Fashion Week felt like stepping into a mirage, industrial grit melting into Saharan warmth. Held at 180 The Strand, the space was transformed with hand-dyed drapes and dappled lighting, echoing the collection’s fusion of technical precision and nomadic romance. Constantinou’s palette was a love letter to the desert’s shifting skies; rusted oranges, dusty lilacs, and earthy greens, achieved through intricate dye techniques. The show’s ambient soundtrack underscored his theme, transition. Day to night, heat to chill, utility to elegance.

Bubbling lava-like textures appeared on vests and baguette bags, a signature technique that felt fresh in leather manipulated to near-mesh transparency. Slouched cargo pants with concealed pockets (a nod to Bedouin adaptability) paired with semi-opaque skirts, proving functionality needn’t sacrifice fluidity. Men’s harnessed tops and women’s knitted dresses blurred gender lines, while flame-print knits added playful edge.

This wasn’t just gorpcore, it was elevated survivalism. Constantinou’s models, marching in unified clusters, seemed bound for some mythical horizon. Wherever that is, I’d follow in a heartbeat.