Joanna Lumley made a surprise appearance on the first day of London Fashion Week, as she had a starring role in a show.
The British actor, who recently starred in the Netflix series. fool me once, performed a moving monologue in the opening segment of the luxury accessories brand Completedworks show.
As she delivered her lines, Lumley sat on a metal bed, carrying the brand's bow crossbody bag, surrounded by a stack of magazines and burnt toast.
She wore her hair in an updo and wore baggy cream pants and a matching top, paired with nude and white Adidas Sambas and silver jewelry.
After the presentation, Lumley spoke to the British Fashion about his own style.
“I think the thing about fashion is that if you can't go wrong, you'll never really go right,” he said.
Lumley began her career as a model, so this is not her first encounter with fashion: she played stylish former model and fashion director Patsy Stone in the cult British comedy A.absolutely fabulous.
Lumley is familiar with the world of fashion. She has a long-standing relationship with British fashion house Burberry: she modeled for the brand in the 1970s and appeared in a pop-up for its new Harrods acquisition earlier this month.
She also hosted the third annual Fashion For The Brave event at London's Dorchester Hotel in 2013, where there was an auction and runway show to raise money for wounded soldiers.
Completedworks is a British accessories brand founded by artistic director Anna Jewsbury, whose pieces have been worn by celebrities such as Jodie Comer, Naomie Harris and Emma Watson.
The brand showed its autumn/winter 2024 collection on the first day of London Fashion Week on Friday (February 16), and was joined in the line-up by designers including Paul Costelloe, Sinéad O'Dwyer, Mark Fast and Bora Aksu.
Joanna Lumley has always been interested in fashion.
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Canadian-born, London-based designer Mark Fast showcased vibrant outfits for his fall/winter 2024 collection, including shearling coats, bright pops of knitwear and '90s-inspired denim.
Strictly come dance Finalist Bobby Brazier was seen in the front row wearing a plain black t-shirt, jeans and brown suede boots, alongside model Delphi Primrose.
Irish presenter Laura Whitmore also watched the show, dressed in a matching black denim jacket and long skirt, with knee-high boots.
With additional PA reports.
