Prada
If Armani was imagining the future, Prada pays homage to the present and asks about reality and humanity in a world full of algorithms, sequences and a constant stream of content. Titled Infinite Present, the collection plays on the plurality of Prada’s heritage, mixing looks and iconography from different eras into single pieces, challenging chronology, and creating contradictions. Each look then creates a unique present, reflecting the styles and realities of their wearers. Hardware, feathears, cut outs, and mesh coincide with dress shirts, tailored pants, and Oxfords.
Gucci
Creative director Sabato De Sarno debuts Gucci Istante, the Spring/Summer 2025 womenswear collection, fronting “tailoring, leather, lingerie and 60s silhouettes”, all De Sarno’s obsessions which he weaves seamlessly through his exploration of Gucci’s heritage. Reimagining iconic marks like the GG Monogram and the Gucci Bamboo bags, the collection is an ode to “unrepeatable moments” as it takes us from day to night, starting with tailored looks through to structured summer looks complete with wide-brimmed hats, all the way to sunset glam looks featuring large sequins and fun fringe.
FENDI
In anticipation of the FENDI centenary this season, the women’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection brings together the ready-to-wear and couture worlds of the maison, to celebrate and elevate the everyday. Focusing on movement, lightness, and ease, the “ability to live a contemporary life” is key to each piece in the collection. Silhouettes are both structured and unstructured, a testament to FENDI’s savoir-faire that allows for such a look. Debuting on the runway is the new Mamma Baguette bag, taller, wider, and bigger than usual as a tribute to Adele Fendi, alongside the File jewellery which evolved from the Selleria collection.
Emporio Armani
The women’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection from Armani plays homage to time and its trends in shaping the now, and is aptly themed Future Perfect. Using fashion trends in both its previous context and it’s present, Giorgio Armani redesigns it for the future, and in this collection, it is the men’s suit and tie look made for women. Originally adopted by women as one declaration of gender equality, the elegant and sophisticated suit and tie becomes playful. Playing with spring and summer textures, like silk, linen and cotton, the silhouettes are both masculine and feminine in balance, emphasising freedom and creativity in your own personal style. Overall, a light and natural colour palette alongside pinks, sage and grey meld with sober, darker colours that are brightened by watery prints and vibrant blue.
Dolce&Gabanna
For its women’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Dolce&Gabanna pays homage to the female figure, inspired by Madonna (arguably one of the most iconic women in history). With the theme of Italian Beauty, the collection is a perfect amalgamation of sensuality, attitude, character, and allure. Playing with identity, the outfits outlines the body in ways that enhance femininity – while also creating a strong and confident look with the use of tailoring in jackets and corsets. The cone bra returns too, alongside lace, crepe, tulle, chiffon, and fur, bringing back the look of pin-ups and divas of the past.
Ferragamo
Ballet takes centre-runway in the Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2025 collection, as creative director Maximilian Davis explores the marque’s history with the dance form. From laced-up sandals to tights and leotards, the collection started off clear in its inspiration of freedom in movement; before expanding and growing into billowing silhouettes, loose fitting opera coats and parachute dresses that could not limit movement. Then enter denim and rubber, frayed edges contrasted against intricately interlaced Gancini motif. Organically shaped necklines, cut-out coats, over evening dresses complete the collection, offering always airy garments for your freedom.
Onitsuka Tiger
Urban Beats is the theme of Onitsuka Tiger’s Spring/Summer Yellow collection, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week, and tells the story of youth, exploration, and the fire of ambition through growth. Androgynous and gender-bending silhouettes play with contrast, and fashion tropes are morphed from what they once were – vintage lingerie, Safari jackets – and evolved into symbols of the passage from youth to adulthood. Onitsuka Tiger also debuted their capsule collection with the skinwear brand Wolford as part of the collection’s runway, showcasing nude tone dress, draped tops and stockings. The footwear completed the looks with chunky soles, faux fur clogs, and one piece rubberised sandals, grounding the otherwise ephemeral and changing looks.
After New York, London and Milan, fashion month will close with a bang in Paris Fashion Week starting tomorrow.
Read more from this season’s fashion month here.
