Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 features bold designs, timeless silhouettes, and fresh ideas from iconic houses and emerging talent. From September 23 to October 1, 2024, the event includes 70 runway shows and 38 presentations, showcasing collections that set the tone for next year's trends.
Highlights from this season include Dior's collection, which balances functionality and elegance. Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri created looks like metallic fringed playsuits paired with lace-up knee-high trainers, and romantic tulle gowns paired with edgier, deconstructed formal wear. Saint Laurent channeled its 1970s bohemian roots with masculine tailoring and jewel-toned bohe dresses, paying homage to its founder Yves Saint Laurent.
At Balmain, Olivier Rousteing pushed the envelope with surreal designs featuring jagged shoulders, peplum skirts, and striking bold colors like cerise and bright pink.
Chanel’s highly anticipated show on October 1 marked the first ready-to-wear collection since Virginie Viard’s departure, signaling a significant shift for the brand.
Louis Vuitton will close the week with a major show, AND they are planning an off-calendar event at Disneyland Paris.
For fresh perspectives, look to rising designers like Niccolò Pasqualetti and Alainpaul. Established brands like Dior, Saint Laurent, and Balmain continue to lead the way with collections that blend history and modernity.
Overall, the shows emphasize exaggerated proportions, intricate detailing, and an interplay between masculine and feminine aesthetics, with muted tones like ivory and soft pastels dominating alongside more vibrant hues.
Image from Getty Images, Loewe Spring/Summer 2025 Show