Highly anticipated, Paris Fashion Week transpired with its usual buzz of glitz, glamour, and gossip amid the drizzly capital. Hereof, the runways forecasted a sunny spring-summer collection for 2025: showcasing pastels, (more) fringing, and crafted silhouettes.
Ever since Kamali debuted her first Chloé show in early 2024, Boho-chic has dominated the fashion scene. You may know this from Daisy Edgar-Jones’ rise to ‘It-Girl’ status during her promotion tour for movie ‘Twisters’ this summer. It comes as a carefully curated collation of femininity: lace, tiers, sheers, and romantic ruffles. It is these ingredients that generate signature billowing and flowing pieces. Pair with knee high boots and it’s Edinburgh weather approved.
Everyone’s favourite Scandi brand – Ganni – paid tribute to their roots, dominated by classic silhouettes, monochromatic pieces, and layering. Mini balloon dresses showcased volume, while prints experimented with cheetah and quiet florals.
Similarly, Miu Miu took to the layered look with stacked vests, collared pieces, and jackets, alongside plenty of low-rise belts. Long, footless socks completed the ensemble.
A more suitable spring attire for Edinburgh was seen in Acne Studios pieces with lightweight knitwear and upholstery taking centre stage. In a nod to Milan’s Fashion Week, the fringing trend continued in France, playfully looking beyond suede.
Reeling recent Olympic memories, “gorpcore” was captured in both Dior’s staging of Sagg Napoli’s archery and their sporty take on attire. Ballet-core also made a reappearance – but was it ever really out? In more typical French fashion, Louis Vuitton and Balmain took classic elegances of peals, blazers, and ruffled collars to construct oversized suits, marking the return of power shoulder trends.
It is upon reflection that we see how PFW thoughtfully continued Milan’s natural and feminine spirit whilst steering towards a structured and silhouetted collection. Designers showcased genius looks which remained flawlessly French throughout, after all, what is fashion without Paris?
Illustration by Rosie Warwood