Florence Pugh stuns at London Fashion Week in gothic sheer dress: See the photo

USA Today

24-02-2025

Florence Pugh stuns at London Fashion Week in gothic sheer dress: See the photo
High-top sneakers, baggy jeans, a fitted cap — everyone has their fashion favorites. And for Florence Pugh, sheer is her faithful go-to.
The British actress stole the show at London Fashion Week on Thursday in an all-black gauzy frock, which she wore to the opening of Harris Reed's autumn/winter show.
Pugh, who walked the runway for the British American designer's eponymous label, rocked the gothic look, which amounted to the high fashion equivalent of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. The dress's tight-fitting, sheer base was overlaid by a tastefully gaudy bodice and a chic hood that framed Pugh's face.
"I feel like we're the lucky ones that get to see @harris_reed create in realtime," Pugh wrote on Instagram Friday. "It was an honour to open your show for #LFW, I'm so proud of you and what you've done. Thank you from all of us for creating bold beauty, constantly."
In recent years, Pugh has shown a penchant for sheer fashion, even sparking controversy by unapologetically donning see-through looks.
In July 2022, the Oscar-nominated actress caused a stir after she wore a sheer, hot pink tulle dress — sans a bra — to Valentino's haute couture fashion show in Rome, Italy.
"Listen, I knew when I wore that incredible Valentino dress that there was no way there wouldn't be a commentary on it," Pugh wrote in a lengthy Instagram post at the time. "It has always been my mission in this industry to say 'f--- it and f--- that' whenever anyone expects my body to morph into an opinion of what's hot or sexually attractive."
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The following year, Pugh went for a sartorial sequel at Valentino's Paris Fashion Week show, where she wore a flowy, lavender dress, which left her breasts visible through the gossamer fabric. The "We Live in Time" star opted for a more modest, semi-sheer Valentino dress at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.
In an August 2023 interview with Elle UK, Pugh reflected on the backlash she's received for her fashion choices, as well as her continued motivation to wear daring ensembles.
"Unfortunately, we've become so terrified of the human body that we can't even look at my two little cute nipples behind fabric in a way that isn't sexual," Pugh said. "We need to keep reminding everybody that there is more than one reason for women's bodies (to exist)."
Contributing: Naledi Ushe and KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY