Haute Couture Fall/ Winter 2025
Schiaparelli AW 2025 Back to the Future
Daniel Roseberry's latest collection for Schiaparelli was an ode to surrealism, a theme he has mastered with effortless precision. True to the house's legacy, he continues to question logic itself, reshaping the boundaries of what the human silhouette can become. From a sculptural horseback saddle dress to an inverted ensemble anchored by a glittering, rhinestone heart motif, each look deconstructed basic beliefs by defying societal norms in term if anatomical reference. . The versatility of the house shone through in garments that balanced theatricality with elegance. Schiaparelli's codes of surrealism were not just referenced but reimagined, offering a wardrobe that was as whimsical as it was refined. The craftsmanship and artistry elevated every piece into wearable art, garments that carried the magic of illusion while maintaining couture level sophistication.
Zuhair Murad Fall Winter 2025-26
"A Sheer Desire" emerges as a vibrant tribute to Hollywood glamour, royal tailoring, and a luxurious color palette. The collection unfolds as a dialogue between past and future, masculinity and femininity, cinema and couture. A snow-queen fantasy takes shape with crystals glistening like hidden glaciers, furs evoking both status and elegance while offering warmth worthy of a princess, and embroidery crafted with the precision and radiance of a modern goddess. Zuhair Murad's FW show captures this interplay, transforming timeless opulence into a contemporary spectacle.
Dolce & Gabbana A Timeless Homage to Ancient Rome.
Incorporating architectural motifs, gilded armor-inspired corsetry, gemstone embroidered details, draped fabrics, and mosaic-like detailing, the collection transformed modern-day Rome into a living reenactment of the Roman Empire. The city's Forum, built in the 7th century BC, become alive through every stitch and silhouette, presented throughout the collection. The textiles themselves carried the weight of antiquity with rich velvets, metallic threads, and silks, models looked like they has just stepped out of a history textbook and onto the runway, dressed in garments that echoed in grandeur of ancient times. Each look felt reminiscent of goddesses, gladiator suits, and royal gowns, merging strength with divinity and elegance with power. What unfolded was a love letter to Italy, expressed through wearable art.
Maison Margiela Fall/Winter 2025
Glenn Martens unveiled his debut for Maison Margiela with, a presentation deeply rooted in the architectural structures and silhouettes of Flanders and the Netherlands. The garments stood like statues, their forms evoking saintly figures carved into gothic church façades. Materials once discarde like lining fabrics, vintage leather, plastic, paper, and metal; were resurrected and transformed into garments and face coverings. In doing so, Martens reinforced the Maison's enduring codes of anonymity, shifting the gaze away from the individual and onto the artistry of the craft itself.
CHANEL FW 2025
Designed by French-Canadian creative Willow Perron, the setting of the Chanel haute couture show transported guests into the storied salons of 31 rue Cambon. These very rooms once hosted Gabrielle Chanel herself as she unveiled her collections to an intimate circle of loyal clients and select journalists; a ritual that defined the house's legacy throughout the last century. On the runway, heritage met reinvention. Tweed, feathers, and fringe appeared in abundance, reimagined with modern ease. Skirts layered over jeans offered a playful nod to street style, while other silhouettes explored sheer tulle, mohair, and cascading fringe; an eclectic mix that fused refinement with youthful edge