The designer behind Sam Smith’s viral Brits outfit has presented his latest collection at London Fashion Week.
Smith donned a black latex inflatable bodysuit for the Brits red carpet on February 11, and Harri’s new collection was made up of similarly experimental designs.
Harri’s signature balloon silhouette was seen in plenty of the designs, but to a less extreme extent than Smith’s Brits outfit.
There was a lot of colour on show, with models wearing bulbous inflatable trousers in orange hues or green stripes.
The show notes read: “Harri journeyed into a tactile exploration between the boundaries of wearable art and garments.
“This collection represents a turning point where the concept of performance is disseminated, collaging layers of culture, craftsmanship and identity into the fabrication of a newly refined and accessible silhouette.”
The garments were crafted in Southern India, Jaipur and New Delhi.
The show notes continued: “In an age of hyper-performativity, this collection encourages the wearer to find greater liberation and lightness.
Harri graduated from the London College of Fashion in 2020.
He is a BFC NEWGEN recipient for 2022/23 – an initiative by the British Fashion Council giving funding and mentoring to up-and-coming brands.
Previous recipients have included Alexander McQueen, Simone Rocha and JW Anderson.
