As Seen on TV: Don’t Let the Moment Go

This year we're going bigger and better when it comes to party season. After all, we say life's a celebration, so let’s dress for it.


Consider this your invite inside the glitz, glamour and behind the scenes fun of our film celebrating the joy of making the most of every party: wherever you end up.


Maybe your best friend stood you up or you're stranded after the last tube with no taxis in sight. Life happens, but that’s no reason to miss out on the occasion – take a cue from our party heroines, and don’t let the moment go. 


This party season we gave our boldest, brightest styles a sprinkling of magic with some of the freshest creatives around (including Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Christine Yuan), for a short film you might have spotted on your TV screens.


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Whatever the occasion throws at you (waiting-room disco anyone?) we’re making the most of every second this season: in looks like these. 


Go bold in prints or skip the boring with sequins. Whatever you do, make it a look.

The director’s view. How Christine Yuan brought our party to life:


“I fell in love with the characters and what they mean: they not only ooze charisma and character, but they embody River Island. They’re natural, diverse, aspirational – unafraid to live out their everyday lives with a little bit of magic in it.”  

Take your cue from us, and consider party season the time for drama. We’re going all in.


Make an entrance with slinky cut-outs and bold jewel tones paired with party-ready platforms.


Add a statement coat for the party commute and you’re ready for everything.

Behind the magic:


“When I started working on the film, I was reminded that not everything works out exactly to plan. I related quite a lot to our three protagonists. What starts off as a missed train turns into something more intriguing.”

Shimmery fabric. Dramatic tassels. The most eye-catching colour around. It’s the dress of all dresses, the hero piece if you will. All that’s missing is anegroni and your favourite dancefloor-filler. *Unique*.

Manifest Christine’s words on-set for your party-season mantra:


“These are beautiful, independent, empowered women. Despite the unintentional change of plans, they’re going to make the most of it. Who cares what everyone else thinks.”

As if power suiting wasn’t already a seasonal statement. Level up for the occasion with tailored perfection, in a dizzying fuchsia tone and sumptuous velvet. As for the diamanté tasselled bustier: it’s just a subtle finishing touch.