Propelling forward in his mission to dismantle all preconceived notions, HARRI’s fourth instalment was nothing short of extraordinary. Not only was it a unique showcase due to the absence of a catwalk collection and models, but also due to the sheer enormity - and nerve - from HARRI and his team to present such an ostentatious design. This London Fashion Week showcase was quite simply a fashion first: a gigantic, inflatable latex dress and an enchanting performance from NEMO.

This design, appropriately named "Le Chapiteau", was constructed around the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre of the Royal Academy of Arts, the location for the grand performance. HARRI and his team took inspiration from the almost divine aura of the room as well as its impressive size. The white walls and circular benches are reminiscent of a church, evoking a sense of inner tranquillity found in a spiritual sanctuary. Light ricochets from the lavish, high ceilings to the giant windows that allow just enough view of the outside world, reminding us of the infinite possibilities waiting to be discovered.

The collective ability of HARRI and his talented team to tailor "Le Chapiteau" to the exact dimensions of the stage, rendered this presentation their most elaborate and technically challenging offering to to date. As a sculptor himself, HARRI reveres the calming and intrinsic nature of working by hand, ensuring every piece made at the brand is handmade by him and his accomplished artisans. This showcase took 6 pairs of hands, 300 seams and over 300 hours to produce, from conception to completion - no machine in sight.

And of course, there was the exuberant showmanship from NEMO and their fantastical rendition of their Eurovision winning song "The Code". This powerful song beautifully depicts their journey of embracing their non-binary identity, landing them the supreme title at Eurovision 2024. Their ability to hit soaring notes as the dress elevated around them created a truly remarkable performance, marking a beautiful partnership between two creative powerhouses.