On|Off 2025 at London Fashion Week presents The Disruptors
Since 2002, On|Off has championed, supported and celebrated new talent, bringing people together in a shared vision, empowering the freedom of creative expression by fostering an environment where designers and artists can share their ideas and perspectives without fear of censorship or retribution. Now in its 23rd year, On|Off continues to support and celebrate creative talent exploring the intersection of fashion, art, sculpture and technology.
This season at London Fashion Week, On|Off presents ‘The Disruptors’ for 2025 collection, an exhibition curated by founder and creative director Lee Lapthorne, showcasing the work of 10 visionary creatives and On|Off alumni that have shaken up the fashion and art scenes.
The Disruptors exhibition housed at Fitrovia Chapel W1, features iconic pieces by Pam Hogg, Jack Irving, Zoe Bradley, AGRO Studio, J Smith Esq, Richard Sorger, Derek Lawlor, Jimmy Paul, Charlie Le Mindu and Longshaw Ward.
To support the 2025 exhibition, On|Off has produced a newspaper in print and digital formats written by Iain R Webb. The 32-page publication features interviews with ‘The Disruptors’ celebrating their incredible journeys, unwavering ambition and successful careers alongside images shot by David Bailey’s assistant Malak Kabanni at David’s studio.
Lee Lapthorne says: ‘I founded On|Off 23 years ago in 2002 as an innovative platform for UK and International talent to showcase their work in London, Milan and Paris. The 10 renowned creatives we highlight at the 2025 On|Off Presents…’The Disruptors’ exhibition are just some of the incredible talents I am proud to have launched and worked with as part of the platform. I have loved seeing how these innovators have grown as creatives and forged their own path to success despite residing within an often volatile industry. The exhibition explores the territory of the blurred lines between fashion, art and sculpture at a contemporary level.’
On|Off alumni include: Andrea Crews, Ashley Isham, Avshalum Gur, Bernard Chandran, Bernhard Willhelm, Camilla Staerk, Charlie le Mindu, Christopher Raeburn, Clio Peppiatt, Colin Hogan, Daniel P Tanner, Derek Lawlor, Duro Olowu, Edeline Lee, Emilio de la Morena, Emma Cook, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Felder Felder, Gardem Paris, Gareth Pugh, Hannah Marshall, Hannah Martin, House of SheldonHall, Iyanu, Jack Irving, Jean Pierre Braganza, JimmyPaul, JW Anderson, J Smith Esq, Laura Theiss, Longshaw Ward, Louis de Gama, Louise Gray, Karen Walker, Kristian Aadnevik, KTZ, Mark Fast, Mother of Pearl, Noel Stewart, Osman Yousefzada, Pam Hogg, Peter Pilotto, PPQ, Rachel Freire, Red or Dead, Richard Sorger, Robert Cary Williams, Robert Wun, Roksanda, Taskin Goec, Tata Naka, Timothy Bouyez Forge, Tristan Webber, Yang Du and Zandra Rhodes.
On|Off Collaborators include: Jason Bruges, Richard Gray, Zoe Bradley, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Soft Power, Sintra Tantra, Studio Thomson, Izima Karou, Bip Ling, Anthony Dickens, Vicky Barkass, Fredrickson & Stallard, Rankin, Martin Creed, Rhys Ifans and Lucy and Bart.
About The Fitzrovia Chapel, The Fitzrovia Chapel is an enchanting jewel of Byzantine inspired architecture located in the heart of the Fitzrovia community. As the former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, it is a place of meaning, memory and sanctuary for many. Today the chapel is an enriching cultural space for creative health and wellbeing.It offers a distinctive artistic programme, supporting emerging and established artists and learning opportunities. The chapel is a space for quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting a diversity of communities, visitors and partners. A registered charity without public subsidy, the chapel’s charitable activities and preservation of the building are mostly funded through commercial hire. This includes weddings, exhibitions, book launches and shoots. The Fitzrovia Chapel is open to everyone of all faiths, beliefs, backgrounds and cultures.
All images On|Off 2025 at London Fashion Week presents The Disruptors by the brand. PR Agency Sarah Morton PR.Credit to : ‘All power to the Imagination’ On|Off Director Lee Lapthorne @leelapthorne / The Disruptors: @pamhoggfashion, @jackirvingstudio, @charlielemindu, @zoebradleydesign, @longshawward, @dereklawlorofficial, @agrostudio_, @richardsorger, @jsmithesquire, @lovejimmypaul