A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – London Premiere 11/09/25

On September 11, the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, directed by Kogonada, celebrated cinematic storytelling with vibrant energy. Guests gathered to experience a journey blending bold performances and striking visual design. I captured the event through photography and narrative, documenting the evening and the artistry on display.


Stars on the Red Carpet

The premiere kicked off with a red carpet spectacle that set the tone for the evening. Leading actors Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell arrived to enthusiastic applause, each exuding charisma and elegance. Candid moments between actors, guests, and photographers revealed the warmth and excitement of the event, making it feel intimate.

A Whimsical Visual Experience

One of the standout design elements of the venue was the canopy of vibrant blue umbrellas suspended overhead. These playful decorations created a dynamic, visually striking atmosphere, providing depth and texture to every photograph and adding a whimsical layer to the premiere’s energy.

Capturing the Atmosphere

Inside the venue, the mood was electric. Guests mingled, shared laughter, and absorbed the cinematic experience, while I focused on documenting these moments in a way that tells a story beyond the red carpet. Every frame captures movement, emotion, and interaction, highlighting the intersection of creativity, performance, and social connection that made the night so memorable.

Laurence & Chico FW17

The collection is comprised of 18 looks that include a combination of oversized velvet pieces and more tailored, intricate looks. Using Laurence’s vibrant illustrations, Chico designed the collection with pillows, cushions and comfort in mind. Pearls in various sizes were used as embellishments on jacquards and puffed up velvets, in addition to functioning as seams, connecting different together materials to create a new fabrication. Using the brand’s signature prints and fabric manipulation, the duo created a captivating feeling of being up in the air: dreamy, euphoric and ethereal.

 

Model were accessorized with oversized square wigs, custom gloves + shoes and phones cases from their collaboration with Candies. Each look was finished with a futuristic makeup look by Beautyblender, which supplied its own Pro team for the first time this season.

 

The presentation featured model Shaun Ross (Laurence & Chico is the only show he is walking in this season) and music by DJ May Kwok. Joining in the celebration were notables that included Miss J. AlexanderLarsen ThompsonVienna Skye, Louisa Warwick, Mery RacauchiCailli + Sam Beckerman and more.

 

Inspired by whimsical dreams of air travel, the collection came to life in a loop of sketching and dozing during flights back and forth from Laurence Li and Chico Wang's hometown, Vancouver, and New York City. “In the dream, we were wrapped by one giant soft pillow while marshmallow-clouds passed by the plane window one by one. The pillow was so comfy and warm. Within these clouds, there were sleepy, laid back, unusual creatures along with plane-looking creatures that fuels by farting. This is Airline LC888<--->LC889. The collection aims to bring this dream to all of you.” – Chico Wang, Creative Director.