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Actress and activist Rose McGowan is the unexpected celebrity face of London Fashion Week

Rose McGowan was the unexpected celebrity face of London Fashion Week [Photo: Getty]
Rose McGowan was the unexpected celebrity face of London Fashion Week [Photo: Getty]

Forget everything you think London Fashion Week is about, as this season’s sartorial offerings mean zilch if you don’t have the buzziest names sitting FROW.

Nope, we’re not talking about Kate Moss or Alexa Chung because in a surprising turn of events, Rose McGowan has been SS19‘s most sought after face.

The actress-turned-activist has been stealing the headlines for several months in the wake of the ‘#MeToo’ movement after she was one of the first women to publicly accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.

Since she made the allegations back in October, more than 75 women have also come forward against the former film mogul as men and women across the globe have rallied together to help bring about justice.

Now, McGowan has brought the demonstrations across the pond after designer Nicholas Kirkwood snapped up the activist for his ‘#MeToo’-themed runway.

The 45-year-old donned an all-white jumpsuit for the SS19 show titled “Hacking and Activism” and walked barefoot alongside the likes of model Winnie Harlow.

Rose McGowan took to the runway for the Nicholas Kirkwood SS19 during London Fashion Week [Photo: Getty]
Rose McGowan took to the runway for the Nicholas Kirkwood SS19 during London Fashion Week [Photo: Getty]

Set in a dystopian future, McGowan opened the event which referenced a female uprising – aptly fitting in the ‘Me Too’ era.

Backstage, the actress addressed the Weinstein scandal: “We are a lot further along than where we were, but we are still on a razor’s edge. We have to start a new conversation.”

Rose McGowan led the model pack at the Nicholas Kirkwood SS19 show [Photo: Getty]
Rose McGowan led the model pack at the Nicholas Kirkwood SS19 show [Photo: Getty]

“It’s been a long haul. I’m really gratified that people are questioning what is acceptable, but it’s been a hell of a year.”

But it seems McGowan is in town for the long run this season, as she was spotted sitting FROW at the Pam Hogg SS19 show the previous day.

Rose McGowan arrives at the Pam Hogg SS19 show on Friday 14 September [Photo: Getty]
Rose McGowan arrives at the Pam Hogg SS19 show on Friday 14 September [Photo: Getty]

Clad in an aqua-hued trench coat and trainers, the actress was soon plastered over the newspapers and she was in good company with Brooklyn Beckham sitting just metres away.

Later that very evening, she was photographed once more at a Ralph Lauren party with fellow actress and host Jessica Chastain.

The actress later joined Jessica Chastain at a Ralph Lauren bash on September 14 [Photo: Getty]
The actress later joined Jessica Chastain at a Ralph Lauren bash on September 14 [Photo: Getty]

For the event held at A-list hotspot Christabel’s, McGowan dressed in a hot pink blazer – a lick of co-ordinating lipstick to finish.

For the Osman SS19 show, McGowan wore a second metallic trench coat with pap-ready sunnies [Photo: Getty]
For the Osman SS19 show, McGowan wore a second metallic trench coat with pap-ready sunnies [Photo: Getty]

The next day, the actress was back on the scene in another metallic trench for the Osman SS19 show held at Pheonix Gardens. Within a mere matter of hours, she swiftly changed into a sheer dress (with seriously feathered sleeves) for the Gareth Pugh after-party across town.

The actress swiftly changed into a sheer number (with seriously feathered sleeves) for the Gareth Pugh after-party on September 15 [Photo: Getty]
The actress swiftly changed into a sheer number (with seriously feathered sleeves) for the Gareth Pugh after-party on September 15 [Photo: Getty]

Phew.

But with two more days of London Fashion Week to go, we’re sure to spot the actress on the FROW once more. The question is: did she pack enough trench coats?


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