Northern Irish designer of Rihanna’s Super Bowl outfit unveils latest collection

A week after Rihanna got dressed for the Super Bowl appearance, JW Anderson presented his latest collection at London Fashion Week.

The Northern Irish designer was responsible for the pop star’s all-red jumpsuit and breastplate ensemble at the 2023 halftime show, which confirmed her second pregnancy.

Jonathan Anderson – who is also Creative Director at Loewe – collaborated with Scottish choreographer Michael Clark for his Autumn/Winter 2023 show, which took place at London’s Roundhouse.

Celebrities in the front row included Alexa Chung, Romeo Beckham, models Naomi Campbell and Jourdan Dunn, and actors Kit Connor and Yasmin Finney.

The models walked around three giant cubes adorned with irreverent designs, set in the center of the circular catwalk.

A bright red cube featured a Coca-Cola-style logo that read “Enjoy God’s Disco.” Is there a nightlife after death?’

A bagpiper performed (a tribute to Clark’s heritage) before an electronic dance music soundtrack took over.

The nightclub theme continued with the clothing and the show opened with a model wearing black flared pants and a white vest top printed with Michael Clark’s name in neon green.

More form-fitting bell-bottoms followed, paired with strapless “going out” tops alongside A-line dresses and pants with wide “wings” extending from the hips.

The color palette was mostly muted with pops of color coming from accessories like green patent leather sneakers, an orange feather boa and a neon yellow tote bag.

Some of the looks featured subversive designs, like a bright yellow jumpsuit with an upside-down smiley face and the dress that appeared to be made out of Tesco tote bags.

Anderson mixed traditional masculine elements – like oversized silhouettes, knitwear and hoodies – with floaty dresses and feather and tassel details.

Some of the models wore minimalist sneakers or high-heeled mules, while others walked the runway in just white socks.

In a pre-show interview, Anderson said he was a longtime fan of Clark.

“When I was at university, he was like a god in terms of his performances, the posters and the outfits he wore,” he told WWD.

“He was part of a moment where creatives, designers and artists worked together.”

He also compared the choreographer to legendary fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, who died in December.

“I think when you look at Britain there’s always this amazing kind of fear in clothing, something we’re realizing now with the loss of Vivienne Westwood,” he said.

“Ultimately she is the godmother of British fashion because she went against the system and was rejected for it.”