Covent Garden

Katie Ko at Middle Eight: A London Fashion Week Experience That’s Anything but Ordinary

5th February 2025

Credit: Katie Ko

Where fashion, art, and performance collide in Covent Garden

London Fashion Week always delivers drama, but this February, Middle Eight is taking it to another level. The boutique hotel is transforming into an immersive art space, blending fashion, performance, and visual storytelling in a way that rewrites the rules of a runway show. At the heart of this spectacle? Katie Ko’s A/W 2025 collection, a breathtaking fusion of intricate embroidery, delicate illustrations, and high-concept design inspired by the chrysanthemum—a symbol of longevity and nobility.

But this isn’t just a catwalk. This is a full-scale sensory experience. Expect movement, music, and even botanical artistry, as Middle Eight becomes the place to be during London Fashion Week 2025.

A Fashion Show, But Make It Theatrical

Forget static runway walks. On Thursday, 20th February, QT at Middle Eight will transform into an immersive stage where fashion meets dance and art. Katie Ko’s collection will come to life through choreographed movement by Valentino Zucchetti, a first Soloist with The Royal Ballet, and botanical installations by artist Hamish Powell. The result? A runway show that feels more like a living art piece—fluid, dynamic, and completely unexpected.

Ko’s designs, celebrated for their fine art-inspired embroidery and soft, ethereal forms, will move in harmony with the performers. This seamless blend of movement and textiles reflects the balance between tradition and modernity, with the chrysanthemum as a recurring motif throughout the collection.

Middle Eight: More Than Just a Venue

Middle Eight isn’t just hosting this event—it’s evolving into a cultural destination for the week. The entire hotel will be curated to reflect Katie Ko’s artistic vision, offering an interactive, multi-sensory experience beyond the runway.

Guests can sip on speciality teas and cocktails at Sycamore Vino Cucina, all inspired by Katie’s Hong Kong heritage. The menu will feature a creative selection of flavors designed to complement the themes of her collection.

Art lovers can also explore a curated exhibition of Katie Ko’s work, featuring original paintings, digital prints, and a site-specific installation. Everything will be available for sale, giving visitors the chance to take home a piece of the designer’s world.

Fashion That Blends Tradition and the Future

Katie Ko’s approach to design is deeply rooted in heritage and symbolism, but her execution is ultra-modern. The chrysanthemum, which takes center stage in this collection, has been a recurring symbol in Asian culture, representing resilience and renewal. Ko reinterprets this floral motif into delicate embroidery and intricate fabric manipulation, creating pieces that feel both timeless and futuristic.

This is more than just another London Fashion Week event. It’s a statement about how fashion, art, and storytelling can merge to create something entirely new.

So, if you’re looking for a fashion week experience that breaks boundaries, this is where you need to be.