Paris Fashion Week this season was nothing short of electric, where designers pushed the boundaries of creativity, blending nostalgia with bold, contemporary visions. The collections captured an atmosphere of mystery, glamour, and reinvention, proving that fashion is as much about storytelling as it is about style. Every show felt like a moment suspended in time, challenging conventions and setting new standards for what’s to come. So, without further ado, here are a few of the highlights that truly stole the spotlight:
Givenchy
Sarah Burton’s debut collection for Givenchy Spring 2025 at Paris Fashion Week draws a straight line from the brand’s origins to its future, rooted in the rediscovery of Hubert de Givenchy’s 1952 patterns. The collection was conceived in the studio and brought to life in the atelier, with a clear emphasis on tailoring, construction, and the raw poetry of craftsmanship. Masculine techniques meet feminine sensuality in silhouettes that celebrate the body from every angle—strong-shouldered jackets, cinched waists, micro lace dresses and backless eveningwear all evoking a quietly incendiary female gaze. Echoes of the archive surface in modern interpretations: bullet bras, cocoon backs, organza-bowed shirts worn as dresses, and leather-sculpted accessories that nod to the Maison’s couture past without nostalgia. With jewelled bags, twisted ribbon heels and chandelier-inspired jewellery, Burton offers a powerful first statement—sensual, precise, and full of feeling.
Schiaparelli
For Paris Fashion Week, Daniel Roseberry presents Lone Star, a deeply personal ode to the women who inspire him—independent, contradictory, and gloriously complex. Rooted in a conversation between masculine archetypes and feminine allure, the collection reimagines cowboy codes through a surrealist, couture-inflected lens: duster coats, bow-legged jeans, tooled leather belts and boots are reborn in high-shine finishes and unexpected materials. Silhouettes toggle between the austere and the extravagant—flocked feather motifs, stretch velvet bodysuits, light-as-air jacquards, and voluminous bags create a world where softness masquerades as strength and vice versa. Jewellery and accessories nod to the brand’s surrealist DNA, with keyholes, noses, and eyes rendered in textured gold and blown-up proportions adding wit and drama. In a world fatigued by fast fashion and digital detachment, Roseberry delivers a collection with soul—designed to be worn, cherished, and praised by women, for women.
Chloe
Chemena Kamali’s latest collection for Chloé is a tender and intuitive meditation on memory, womanhood, and emotional evolution. It captures the Chloé woman in her full, multifaceted glory—romantic yet grounded, complex yet instinctive, rich with feeling. Drawing from fragments of the past, pieces passed down, and the emotional resonance of bygone eras, the collection balances opulence with ease, tradition with modern fluidity. Soft strength remains the guiding thread, expressed through silhouettes that blend sensuality and freedom with effortless elegance. This is a deeply personal offering, shaped by Kamali’s own emotional landscape and her desire to connect with women across generations in a shared, honest, and quietly powerful way.
Alaïa
For Paris Fashion Week, Pieter Mulier crafts an Alaïa collection shaped by history, sculpture, and the enduring power of women. Inspired by artist Mark Manders, the pieces evoke a non-linear sense of time and place, where cultural references intertwine freely. Garments move like kinetic sculptures—draped, pleated, and hooded—framing the body with both softness and strength. This is femininity as armour: sensual, sculptural, and resolutely self-possessed. It’s a celebration of individuality and timeless beauty, true to Alaïa’s legacy.
Rabanne
Julien Dossena’s Fall-Winter 25 collection explores the tension between protection and release, blending history, strength, and preciousness. Modern fur, from wild, bushy skirts to elegant coats, contrasts with structured wools and coated cottons, expressing a dialogue of controlled chaos. A dynamic colour palette, alongside layers of fur, tailoring, and leather, adds depth, while deconstructed shapes and tiny paillettes rupture the silhouettes. Fluid elements like metal mesh lace and sheer dresses reveal vulnerability beneath stronger, combat-booted looks. This collection is an exploration of dualities, where personal symbols, like an old-world key, hold both safety and mystery.
Tom Ford
Haider Ackermann’s collection at Paris Fashion Week explores the dance of contrasting energies, inspired by the night-inspired allure of Tom Ford’s house and his own morning-after reflection. Sensuality, beauty, and desire shape the designs, with androgynous figures wearing vibrant colours and sleek lines that speak to a modern individuality. Bright pastels and classic greys and blacks merge, offering joy, dignity, and purity, while architectural shapes enhance the body without excess. The collection plays with the tension of revealing and concealing, leaving behind only the essence of feeling and emotion. What remains is a seductive yet intimate vision of love and beauty.
Magda Butrym
Magda Butrym’s “Magdalena,” marks a new chapter in her creative journey, deeply inspired by Polish artistry and personal self-expression. Drawing from the emotional depth of poetry and the tactile beauty of knitwear, Butrym pays tribute to weaving traditions in Polish culture, merging them with modern femininity. The collection features intricate, handwoven pieces that sculpt the female form with unapologetic beauty, culminating in a wedding dress that embodies freedom and new beginnings. Personal touches, like the floral headscarf and sculpted black dresses, reflect Butrym’s signature aesthetic while celebrating Slavic heritage. Magdalena is a fearless exploration of self, blending sensuality, strength, and craft in a bold new phase for the designer.
McQueen
For McQueen’s Autumn-Winter 2025 collection, Seán McGirr reimagines dandyism, blending Victorian Gothic influences with modern sensuality. The collection features intricate silks, lace, and wool, juxtaposed with raw-edged, fluid layers that explore intimate opulence. Gold-embroidered cloaks, crystalline masks, and sculpted hats by Philip Treacy define the neo-dandy aesthetic. Fine embroidery, such as crystal ribcages and sunflower motifs, adds a sense of Victorian naturalism. The immersive show space, designed by Tom Scutt, and the eclectic soundtrack complete the collection’s otherworldly atmosphere.
Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello stays true to the brand’s minimalist ethos with simple, precise silhouettes defined by construction and cut. Stone-washed skirts paired with leather blousons create an intriguing ambiguity, while saturated hues of signature Saint Laurent colours bring clarity to the collection. To introduce a fresh texture, stretch fabrics are combined with distressed couture materials, and cigaline silk is submerged in silicone. Pointed shoes are adorned with satin square roses, and rock crystal jewellery, a nod to Yves Saint Laurent’s affinity for the stone, adds subtle embellishment. The set, featuring a grand onyx oval and glowing walls, enhances the collection’s mineral-inspired, otherworldly atmosphere.
Valentino
Le Méta-Théâtre des Intimités explores the illusion of true intimacy, challenging the notion that it provides access to an authentic self hidden beneath the surface. It questions whether intimacy can truly reveal a core truth, free from the masks imposed by society, or if it is merely a fleeting attempt to impose permanence on our fluid existence. The idea that there is an untainted, authentic self untouched by life’s complexities is exposed as a misleading fantasy. Instead, intimacy itself is framed as a form of theatre—an ongoing performance where our essence remains a multifaceted, ever-changing act. Ultimately, the deepest form of intimacy is a meta-theatre, a continuous exploration of the question: who are we?
Balenciaga
Demna’s Fall 2025 Balenciaga collection focused on timeless, well-crafted clothing, emphasizing tailoring and structure over his usual avant-garde theatrics. The show presented a variety of his signature looks, including corporate suits, chic eveningwear, and streetwear-inspired sportswear, with a more refined, grown-up aesthetic. A collaboration with Puma featured tracksuits and Balenciaga’s “Olympic” medals, while the collection closed with a couture puffer ballgown, blending sportswear and haute couture. Demna’s pared-back presentation, set in a backstage corridor, symbolized the choices that shape the future of fashion. He underscored the importance of creating clothes that endure and resonate with the wearer, rather than chasing fleeting trends.
LOEWE
Jonathan Anderson’s Fall Winter 2025 collections for LOEWE merge art and craft in a scrapbook of ideas, where old and new inspirations intermingle. Drawing from Josef and Anni Albers’ midcentury works, Anderson distorts familiar LOEWE codes, such as trompe l’oeil and exaggerated volumes, to create a collection that is both tactile and conceptual. The dialogue between menswear and womenswear is fluid, with garments challenging scale and form—jersey dresses become sculptural, and classic wardrobe staples are hybridized into unsettling new silhouettes. Innovative treatments like slicing, blown-up stitches, and metallic fringes transform the fabric into something permeable and unexpected. The show took place in the Hôtel de Maisons, where the collection unfolded across seventeen rooms, each filled with works from LOEWE’s art collection, including pieces by Anthea Hamilton, Zizipho Poswa, and Yoshihiro Suda, further enriching the immersive experience.
Casablanca
Casablanca’s Autumn-Winter 2025 collection by Charaf Tajer is inspired by the dualities and contradictions of Japan, blending modernity and classicism, urbanity and nature, and counter-culture with the establishment. The collection reflects Tajer’s two decades of immersion in Japanese culture, incorporating elements from youth subcultures, Bōsōzoku motorbike culture, Hawajuku Kawaii, and corporate uniforms, alongside references to Japan’s urban and rural landscapes. The collection’s “Kaizen” philosophy of constant refinement is embodied through industrial workwear and subcultural influences, reimagined and elevated in a high-fashion context. Rooted in tailoring, the silhouettes combine relaxed fits with traditional Japanese influences, highlighting a refined, contemporary homage to Japan. This fusion of contrasting elements showcases the harmonious complexity of Japan’s modern identity.
Zimmerman
Zimmermann’s Fall 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week, Hypnotic, is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Australian film Picnic at Hanging Rock. Creative Director Nicky Zimmermann reinterprets the film’s themes, blending romantic lace, dramatic silhouettes, and the natural colours of Australia with modern design. The collection transitions from innocence to mystery, using soft creams, sheer organza, and subtle film references like maps and Valentine’s cards. Pinstripe suits and riding wear nod to the film’s iconic school uniforms and the search party’s attire.
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