The Paris Fashion Week autumn-winter 2025 season brought together a star-studded lineup of celebrities and fashion icons, including Rooney Mara, Diane Kruger, and Gemma Chan. The week was marked by a mix of runway shows, dinners, and parties, with designers presenting their latest collections. Standout trends included the contrast between formality and freedom of movement, with manyCollections featuring striking silhouettes, bold colors, and fabrics. Some notable shows included:
* Casablanca, which drew inspiration from Japan, with its founder, Charaf Tajer, featuring traditional Japanese wear and industrial workwear uniforms.
* Off-White, which presented its “State Of Resistance” collection, with inspiration from Ghanaian symbols and West African art.
* Tom Ford, which showcased its “State of Desire” collection, with a focus on sensuality and luxury.
* Issey Miyake, which presented its “[N]either [N]or” collection, featuring clothing made from paper, nylon, and cotton, allowing wearers to style it in their own way.
* Victoria Beckham, which featured a collection characterized by flowing, elegant silhouettes and a focus on everyday wear.
* Vivienne Westwood, which celebrated its 19th anniversary with a collection that included deconstructed silhouettes, tight tailoring, and a nod to its founder’s influences.
* Coperni, which presented its collection in a LAN party setting, with a focus on raw energy and youthful expression.
The season also saw the appointment of new creative directors at several fashion houses, including Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Tom Ford, with rumors of potential new gigs for designers like John Galliano, Pier Paolo Piccioli, and Michael Rider. The week was marked by a range of inspiring, forward-thinking, and thought-provoking designs that pushed the boundaries of fashion.
