Fashion Films Take Center Stage at Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks
Fashion Weeks in Milan and Paris, wrapping up in late September and early October 2025, experienced a notable shift towards fashion films instead of conventional runway presentations. Kicking off Milan Fashion Week on September 23, Demna Gvasalia unveiled 'The Tiger,' a 30-minute short directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn for Gucci. Dolce & Gabbana showcased Meryl Streep reprising her role as Miranda from 'The Devil Wears Prada.' At Fondazione Prada, Alejandro G. Iñárritu curated 'Sueno Perro.' Trussardi presented 'The Gentle Society,' a short film by Simone Yang. On October 2, J.W. Anderson introduced his inaugural women’s collection for Dior, accompanied by a horror film from Adam Curtis. Brunello Cucinelli announced 'Brunello un visionario garbato' for December 2025, while the article explores the evolution of fashion films dating back to the 1950s.
Key facts
- Demna Gvasalia premiered 'The Tiger' for Gucci on September 23, 2025, directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn.
- Meryl Streep appeared as Miranda in a cameo at Dolce & Gabbana's show.
- Fondazione Prada opened 'Sueno Perro' curated by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
- Trussardi replaced its runway show with 'The Gentle Society' by Simone Yang.
- J.W. Anderson debuted at Dior with a horror film by Adam Curtis on October 2, 2025.
- Brunello Cucinelli announced a fashion film by Matteo Garrone for December 2025.
- Fashion films date back to the 1950s with Gruppo Finanziario Tessile and Marzotto animations.
- Alessandro Michele for Valentino referenced Pasolini's 'L'articolo delle lucciole' in a performance.
Entities
Artists
- Demna Gvasalia
- Spike Jonze
- Halina Reijn
- Meryl Streep
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Simone Yang
- J.W. Anderson
- Adam Curtis
- Christian Dior
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Marc Bohan
- Gianfranco Ferré
- John Galliano
- Hedi Slimane
- Kris Van Assche
- Raf Simons
- Kim Jones
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
- Matteo Garrone
- Brunello Cucinelli
- Sofia Coppola
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Keira Knightley
- Patrick Jean
- Ben Kingsley
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Gaspar Noé
- Alessandro Michele
- Harmony Korine
- Gus Van Sant
- Paul Poiret
- Alexander McQueen
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Aldo Premoli
Institutions
- Gucci
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Fondazione Prada
- Trussardi
- Dior
- Brunello Cucinelli
- Chanel
- Hermés
- Prada
- Saint Laurent
- Balenciaga
- Valentino
- Gruppo Finanziario Tessile
- Marzotto
- Facis
- Artribune
- Amazon
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Cannes
- New York
- United States
- Sicily
- Cernobbio