Abstract cut-paper collage of overlapping human silhouettes in teal, orange polka dots, black, pink, and patterned gray, evoking varied identities.
Worn

OVERHEARD BY THE RUNWAY

17 SEPTEMBER 20261 MIN

The clothes, the trends, and even celebrity sightings: there are a million articles about the sights of LFW. But to those veterans who go every season what does it actually sound like? We opened up an amnesty for the funniest, surreal, iconic lines they’ve heard during the biggest moments in the fashion calendar.

A torn blue paper note in handwriting recounts tripping over Anna Wintour at Christopher Kane’s last-ever show; she did not flinch. Surreal tone.
Lime-green sticky note with handwritten quote about a drag queen whispering “Nothing is real” at fashion week; playful, surreal, amused tone.
Black textured banner with bold red handwritten lettering reads: “I’m glad I was second row, so I couldn’t see all of this mess up close,” in a wry tone.
Black-and-white typewritten note asks about Gemma Collins at Julien McDonald’s show, where smoke machines hid runway models; “High camp!”
Black graphic with a typewritten quote about Vivienne Westwood’s 2019 protest show, where anti-consumerism shouting made the crowd walk out.
Handwritten white note on black reads: “I accosted Lisa ‘MFKing’ Rinna...”; an excited, admiring celebrity encounter.
Black background with a bold white speech bubble reading, “I only wear CHANEL… unless you’re paying me,” conveying a playful, cheeky tone.
Torn paper with handwritten text recalls someone farting during yoga with a friend, becoming so embarrassed they both had to leave; humorous tone.

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