Richard Quinn SS26 A Night at The Opera About Richard Quinn

For Spring / Summer 2026, Richard Quinn invites guests to a night at the opera. Staged in the historic Sinfonia Smith Square, the collection unfolds in an immersive world where clothing, sound and architecture meet. Together they create a living tableau; capturing a fleeting moment of joy and the grandeur of dressing for an occasion.

The evening is accompanied by the world-renowned English Chamber Orchestra, whose music accentuates the emotional and romantic feelings evoked by the collection. As the models move, the collection comes alive in concert with the music. Silhouettes echo orchestral phrasing: sweeping gowns that rise and swell, precise tailoring that punctuates, and sculptural forms that pause in moments of stillness. Echoed is the dialogue between delicacy and drama, a key part of Richard Quinn’s identity.

The atmosphere of the space embodies a sensorial performance where couture and composition collide. Within walls designed to carry music, garments too find their resonance, imbuing the space with presence, ceremony, and memory. A synergy emerges between the rise and fall of the music and the movement of the gown. Each note, each step, becomes part of the tableau: a night to remember, a moment to never forget, an invitation to live fully in the present.

About Richard Quinn
Richard Quinn is a London-based designer renowned for bold imagination and a singular vision of femininity, creativity, and individuality. Since founding his eponymous label in 2016, Quinn has become synonymous with striking prints, opulent fabrics, and a unique perspective. His work balances innovation with tradition, bringing a contemporary edge to British fashion while honouring the city’s rich heritage of craftsmanship. Through both bespoke creations and ready-to-wear, Richard Quinn continues to shape the future of British fashion with a timeless elegance, an unwavering commitment to detail, and a spirit of theatrical beauty.

A three-panel portrait featuring three models wearing black and white formal evening gowns on a runway.
A three-panel image featuring three models on a runway wearing strapless, full-length gowns styled with long black gloves.
A three-panel image featuring three models wearing gowns, including two yellow gowns accented with black details and a bold red off-the-shoulder gown.
A three-panel image featuring three models wearing different gowns, including two light green designs and one purple and black embellished dress.
A three-panel image capturing three different looks: a black and white gown with a red floral accent, a floral-patterned coat-style gown, and a dark blue velvet gown.
A three-panel image featuring different looks all of which are unique gowns.

Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine

With special thanks to:
Venue: Sinfonia at Smith Square
Styling: Carine Roitfeld & team
Hair: Hair by Sam McKnight at Premier Hair & Make Up using ‘Hair by Sam McKnight’
Make up: Terry Barber for MAC Cosmetics
Casting: Adam Hindle
Production: Sophie Marriott
Music: English Chamber Orchestra. Choir fixed by Susannah Hill
PR: L52

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