Paris Fashion Week is nearly over, and we’re well and truly caught in the whirlwind of its opulence.
As the final fashion week of fashion month, Paris is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events in the calendar. By day six, we've been treated to the crème de la crème of the season, including Dior's Spring/Summer 2025 show, which conjured a warrior princess atmosphere with bodysuits and fringed skirts. Most notably, archer Sagg Napoli opened the show with arrows in hand, setting the tone for a collection aimed squarely at fashion’s bullseye. Bella Hadid also made her runway return for Saint Laurent, while Ganni bid farewell to Copenhagen Fashion Week, making its highly anticipated Paris debut.
At Valentino, newly-appointed creative director Alessandro Michele made his runway debut with the brand, having departed Gucci back in 2022. And equally exciting was the Dries Van Noten show — the house’s first collection since the eponymous designer stepped down in June. Meanwhile at Loewe, creative director Jonathan Anderson once again had our jaws on the floor with his ability distort and refigure materials into absolute genius this season. Naturally, we — along with the rest of the internet — were also left wishing we'd scored a front row seat next to A-list attendees like Josh O'Connor, Ayo Edebiri, and Australian actress Sophie Wilde, to name a few.
Looking ahead, CHANEL is set to present its collection this season without a creative director at the helm, after Virginie Viard stepped down from her role as creative director in June. So while we wait with bated breath to see what magic the design team will conjure up, relive all the highlights from Paris Fashion Week SS 2025 (so far), below.
Miu Miu
"Salt looks like sugar", a multi layered installation within the Miu Miu Spring/ Summer 2025 show titled The Truthless Times' by artist Goshka Macuga. The atmosphere and installation mimicked a newspaper printing plant, that plays on the theme of deceptive appearances and contrasts. It reflects Miuccia Prada’s ongoing exploration of the balance between what is seen and what is hidden, what is sweet and what is sharp, and the delicate tension between two seemingly opposing ideas. Something Miu Miu is outstanding at displaying through their styling. The show might be a commentary on the duality found in the designs—pieces that appear soft and innocent at first glance but carry an underlying toughness or subversion. This idea is reflected in the juxtaposition of materials, such as using sheer fabrics with leather or blending structured tailoring with delicate lace. While a Miu Miu polo top seems to go down like fine wine with the audience, the accessories and shows are what really shown here. Half socks on slides, open toed heels, sneakers and penny loafers. The models embodied an identity that seems outwardly polished but carries an untamed, individualistic edge—much like the way salt can resemble sugar but taste ghastly different. Having Willem Dafoe, Hillary Swank, Cara Delevingne and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban amongst the models was a great personification to Miuccia Prada and Raf Simmons concept.
Balenciaga
We’ve learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to Balenciaga, and that’s exactly what creative director Demna delivered for Spring Summer 25. Fittingly soundtracked by Britney Spears 2007 hit, Gimme More, the House’s latest collection was a lesson in looking back. “My earliest memories of fashion start with me drawing looks on cardboard, cutting them out, and making ‘fashion shows,’” Demna mused in the show notes. “This show reconnects me to the beginning of my vision. It’s a tribute to fashion that has a point of view.”
The runway began with a slew of skin-baring, lingerie-adjacent outfits, from lace teddies to flesh-toned underwear, accessorised with garters, belts and silky robes. Then, in the spirit of ‘looking back,’ next came a series of seemingly full-coverage looks – think high necklines and floor-skimming dresses – all with rear – and back-exposing cutouts. As always, there was a vanguard of A-listers assembled in the front row, including Australian actress and Balenciaga ambassador Nicole Kidman, plus Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Sennot, and Katy Perry, to name a few.
Roger Vivier
Flowers for spring might not sound groundbreaking, but in Roger Vivier's eyes, they can be exactly that. To present the Spring Summer '25 collection, creative director Gherardo Felloni had us captivated as he transformed the Parisian Hotel de la Rochefoucauld-Dudeauville into an enchanting secret garden — a nod to his and Roger Vivier's fascination with flowers.
The 18th century establishment played host to icons of the brand and new season styles alike, with each room dedicated to a different product offering. The Jardin d’Été, for example, was designed around the Belle Vivier, a new season style inspired by travel bags from the 1930s. To accompany this fresh creation, Felloni reimagined the Belle Vivier shoe in new ballet flat and slingback silhouettes, in forest green, lilac purple, coral orange, and baby blue colourways. Other notable additions to the Spring Summer '25 collection were the I Love Vivier cut-out pumps, now emblazoned with laser-cut petals, and the Viv' Up, a lighter-than-air sneaker crafted from supple leather.
Christian Louboutin
Think you have to preserve your Christian Louboutins? Think again. The French footwear purveyor made a splash in the midst of Paris Fashion Week, calling on the French Olympic artistic swimming team to model Spring Summer '25 collection — in the pool, no less.
Louboutin transformed Paris' Piscine Molitor in a hypnotic celebration of fashion and dance titled 'Paris is Louboutining.' The historic pool was reimagined in the spirit of the occasion with the use of vibrant projections, lights, and synchronised fountains. Behind the spectacle, a giant pair of Christian Louboutin heels doubled as a slide, upon which the Olympic swimmers entered the pool. Louboutin's vision was brought to life in collaboration with artistic director David LaChapelle and choreographer Blanca Li. Together, the trio blended the elegance of dance, the strength of athletic performance and, of course, the inimitable creativity of Louboutin heels. “Something the three of us clearly have in common is our love for dance. Blanca made it her world, David some of his major art works, and me, I also started by designing shoes for dancers," Louboutin explained.
Loewe
If you thought fashion had to shout to make an impact, Jonathan Anderson wants you to think again. The Loewe creative director once again wowed us with his genius on the Spring Summer '25 runway, this time with a meditation radical reduction. "What happens when one takes all the noise away?" Anderson asked in the show notes. The answer, according to his latest collection, is all in the silhouette.
Models took to the runway in a mix of bending, bouncing, flowing shapes, with an emphasis on curvaceous lines that flowed and ballooned at unexpected points. Anderson's focus on outline also called attention to the materials of the pieces themselves. Most notably, the use of delicate silks printed with abstract florals, feathers pressed with paintings by famous artists, and knits covered with sequins and pearls. Leather, a Loewe signature, was treated with delicate precision. From sleek coats to fluid trousers, it was worked into pieces that appeared both timeless and futuristic. Yet the real revelation came with the way Anderson experimented with lightness. Sheer fabrics cascaded over bold shapes, while intricate weaving and knotting evoked a sense of grounded luxury. New season accessories were equally as covetable.
Over 170,000 words in the Oxford dictionary and none can express how irrevocably, inconceivably exciting this collection is. And when actions speak louder than words, a standing ovation from the entire room, says it all.
Alexander McQueen
For Seàn McGirr's second collection at the McQueen house, it felt as if he took a look back at Lee's archival McQueen and used these to guide him to this collection. Inspired by the banshee, McGirr stated the Irish folklore "feels deeply personal to me — something I remember my mother talking about in Ireland, describing the cry of this solitary, foreboding figure. For me, she has come to represent something real and potent now. The idea of someone who is feeling and forthright; someone who can be seen as a guiding force".
There were metallic accents, from oversized silver buckles to gleaming embroidered silver details, adding a futuristic touch to classic McQueen motifs. Signature corsetry appeared, but it was reimagined in softer shapes, wrapped in flowing silk and delicate lace, juxtaposing the houses traditional hard-edged silhouettes with a softer, romantic vision. Leather, a staple for the house, was present in striking outerwear pieces that played with asymmetry and exaggerated proportions, adding an element of armour-like protection to the more feminine aspects of the collection. The theme of protection was central to Lee's creative vision, threading through his collections like a guiding needle. From Highland Rape and The Hunger to Joan and Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims, he designed for women who sought liberation. In his own way, McGirr echoed this notion, though in a more restrained and contemporary form. While some may question the absence of drama or the signature 'McQueen' flair since Lee's passing, no one can recreate what he once brought to the house and McGirr’s collection stands as a modern, masterful interpretation of the foundation Lee built.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham;'s Spring/Summer 2025 show felt like an intimate conversation between fabric and skin – tailored jackets half-gone, trousers slashed open, sheer floral fabrics pressed against the body as if they been soaked. It was almost a play of the notion of what it means to be dressed vs undressed, a stride and form that proved to be just Victoria Beckhams rhythm. The palette, inspired by the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, brought a personal touch to the collection, grounding the fluidity of design with a punch of art history. Beckham’s exploration of what lies beneath didn’t stop at clothes — it crept into accessories, with plexiglass heels that felt like they were floating on air and bags that offered a peek inside. This collection felt incredibly powerful and revealing all at once – creating her most commanding collection, that it was if she rebooked at the way fashion can be constructed and the idea of nothing is as it is, that delivered one of her best collections yet.
Hermès
The Hermès Spring Summer 2025 show was an ode to effortless luxury, seamlessly blending the house’s heritage with a modern, sun-soaked vision. The audience was treated to a soft, yet luxurious, palette of sandy neutrals, blush pinks, and burnt siennas, where craftsmanship was centre stage. The collection itself embraced lightness. Silhouettes flowed with ease — long, billowy dresses in silk and linen moved like whispers in the breeze, while impeccably tailored shorts and structured jackets balanced the laid-back aesthetic with Hermès' signature precision.
There was an earthy, grounded quality to the textures: woven leather details, delicate knitwear, and natural fabrics exuding a sense of touchable luxury. Jewellery and belts incorporated subtle metallic elements, adding a soft shimmer that caught the light perfectly without overpowering the looks. It was a celebration of craftsmanship, subtlety, and the timeless appeal of luxurious simplicity.
Christopher Esber
After winning the 2024 Andam Grand Prize earlier this year, and their ethereal Spring/ Summer 2025 collection–this truely might be the eponymous designers year. In this show there were his signature explorations of skin, shape, and form reached new heights, drawing from the body’s natural lines and contours. Esber is known for his precise cut-outs and minimalist silhouettes, that these pieces once again went above and beyond, as he expanded his repertoire with an emphasis on texture and movement. The palette was a serene blend of sandy neutrals, soft whites and leatherss, grounded by deeper tones of blue. The interplay between fabric and skin was striking, with asymmetric hemlines and draped skirts swaying fluidly. Esber’s mastery of deconstruction was on full display as pieces seemed to unravel and reform, playing with the viewer’s perception of structure and fluidity, through feathers, sheerness and beads. Layering was reimagined with a fusion of structured tailoring and diaphanous overlays, creating tension between restraint and freedom.
Chloe
Chemena Kamali's second collection was heavily anchored in lightweight materials—gossamer-like layers of tulle and lace framed many of the designs, creating an almost weightless aesthetic. There was a distinct link to lingerie-inspired dressing, with bralettes and slip dresses paired with voluminous, gathered skirts and wide-leg pants. The balance between revealing and covering felt intentional, allowing the garments to play with both sensuality and modesty. Encapsulating the spirit of bohemian elegance, with a newfound focus on craft and texture–where other houses have taken a more 80's approach to their designs, Kamali went one decade back to the expressive 70s'. Reviving Karl Lagerfeld's designs from that era, when he was creative director of Chloe–puffy sleeves with delicate fabrics that swayed and moved with the body.
Dries Van Noten
The first Dries Van Noten show without the man, the myth the legend himself–but you bet Dries was FROW watching it. This collection was a masterclass in controlled chaos, capturing a surreal yet grounded elegance, where the 80's seem to be trending this season. Held in a dimly lit Parisian warehouse with wooden chairs for guests, the ambiance felt almost clandestine. Silhouettes were sharp with shoulder pads but never rigid with deconstructed blazers paired with delicate, flowing skirts, and shimmering fabrics underneath. There was a tension between utility and luxury that felt very Dries. The colour palette, a flushed fusion of muted earth tones with jolts of iridescent greens, blues and most predominately–patterns; leopard, floral, lace, python. Sheer layers played peekaboo with satin and brocade, that created movement and depth amongst the patterns. The makeup and hair was incredibly complimenting, with coloured mascara and dipped pink hair.
Acne Studios
Colour was used sparingly but intentionally for this show—muted tones of beige, tartan, off-white, and olive contrasted with bold pops of yellow. It was all about the layering and the way pieces sat on the body, something Acne Studios explores very well in their collections. Low waist, with heavy wider styles in denim, polka dots, light 80's florals and evening crochet. The silhouettes, while oversized, maintained a crispness, almost sculptural in form. This was offset by knits and sheer fabrics that clung to the body, exuding a subtle sensuality. The juxtaposition of hard and soft became a recurring theme, as oversized trench coats and pants were paired next to delicate sheer layered dresses. Texture was a focal point throughout the collection. Acne Studios explored materials with a lived-in feel, from crinkled fabrics to raw edges. This collection felt like a reinvention of your everyday pieces.
Ganni
Though they were in Paris, Ganni unveiled its SS25 collection with a spirited energy that felt distinctly modern yet remained true to the brand’s Danish roots. Sustainability was at the heart of the collection, which celebrated contrasts—blending soft, feminine details with Ganni’s signature utilitarian edge. Slinky slip dresses and sheer layers were balanced by bold, structured outerwear. The palette spanned from deep blacks to electric green neons, creating a visual harmony that struck the perfect balance between understated and attention-grabbing. Prints were playful yet refined, with checks and florals that felt fresh, not fussy. Chunky sandals, oversized rounded leather totes, and scarves elevated the looks, adding playfulness and softness against the collection’s standout hardware. Ganni once again proved why it remains a go-to for those seeking to dress with both ease and individuality, setting the tone for effortless summer dressing with a twist.
Rabanne
A moment of metallic reverie. Rabanne for this collection brought chainmail dreams to life– it wasn’t rigid or hard-edged—it moved like liquid. Fluidity reigned, with dresses shimmering in soft waves, catching the light just right. The show felt like a nod to disco nostalgia, but with a modern twist. Models floated down the runway, metallics shifting from gentle pewter and bronze to neon flashes that gave everything a jolt of energy. You could almost feel the rhythm of the clothes. Bold shoulders, sculpted lines, but with a softness that brought a sense of ease. Rabanne managed to make something as hard as chainmail feel like silk. It was confident, cool, and effortless.
Balmain
Since a successful Met Gala with Balmain being crowned as having some of the best looks that night, we have been eager to see what else Balmain achieves. This collection felt like military precision with high-voltage glam of the 2000s. Structured jackets with gold accents, dresses that sculpt and command attention, all with a touch of Rousteing’s signature drama in the shoulder pads and prominent hips. Every piece had weight, but it wasn’t heavy. Gold took centre stage, lighting up the runway against deep, moody shades of black, creating a balance between power and seduction. Breaking between the black pieces were mini gowns with fragments of faces beaded onto dresses.
Saint Laurent
The 80s workplace dress code felt undeniably present in this collection—tucked-in, boxy striped shirts, neutral-colored ties, and thick-framed glasses dominated the scene. Yet, there was an undeniable undercurrent of sensuality, sharpness, and unapologetic power, weaving through the obvious nods to nostalgia. More so, the air was perfumed with elegance and rebellion, perfectly encapsulating the brand’s essence. Creative director Anthony Vaccarello pushed boundaries, merging sleek, tailored silhouettes with bold, architectural shapes. Razor-sharp suiting in deep, moody tones was juxtaposed with barely-there fabrics, while sharp shoulders and precise cuts danced with flowing textures, creating dynamic tension. Vaccarello’s play with texture was particularly notable—leather trench coats, glossy satin dresses, and shimmering metallics flowed seamlessly together. Bella Hadid made a memorable runway return, dressed in a simple oversized black suit, crisp white shirt, black tie, and slicked-back hair, accentuated by thick black-framed glasses. Elegant and at ease, her palpable return was a moment welcomed with open arms.
