Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025: A Month of Contrasts and Change

The fashion month concluded with Paris Fashion Week, showcasing women's collections for spring/summer 2025 after stops in New York, London, and Milan. Paris is known as an experimental laboratory where well-crafted brands coexist with avant-garde ventures. Miu Miu, led by Miuccia Prada, presented a collection merging technical and classic pieces, featuring actor Willem Dafoe. Chanel showed its first collection without creative director Virginie Viard, who left in June 2024, created by the in-house style team; a new creative director is expected by year's end. Loewe's Jonathan Anderson focused on silence with ethereal, sculptural garments. Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello revisited power dressing with soft suits and ties, echoing the 1980s. Rick Owens offered a dark Hollywood-inspired, grotesque parade, while Balenciaga's Demna rebelled with twisted sportswear. The article reflects on the differences between Paris and Milan, emphasizing Paris's ability to take itself less seriously and prioritize experimentation over practicality.