The Paris Fashion Week (PFW) autumn/winter 2025 collections were a “study of contrasts”, says Simon Longland, Buying Director – Fashion at Harrods, after the London Fashion Week offered “sophisticated effect” and the Milan Fashion Week was more ofa with care than on the bold reinforcement “.
“While some fashion houses navigated creative transitions, other collections presented their championship. Sarah Burton and Haider Ackermann showed extraordinary debut collections for Givenchy or Tom Ford, while Daniel Roseberry, Pieter Mulier and the Olsen sisters performed with absolute confidence and showed a clear vision and beautiful collections, ”said Longland.
The collections, which particularly stand out, were Alaïa, Schiaparelli, Hermès, The Row and Givenchy, which convinced by “their precision, reluctance and craftsmanship”. The most impressive fashion shows were “smaller in the format, which made it possible to take a closer look at the pieces and the underlying acting underwards”.
Trends of the Paris Fashion Week H/W 25 – Tailoring, shaggy synthetic fur and brown tones
As on the Milan Fashion Week, textures also shape the autumn/winter season 2025, with shaggy synthetic fur, shearling, leather and suede, as well as statement upper clothing and rich brown tones.
“Jelly synthetic fur and shearling were omnipresent and made statement upper clothing the most important investment, preferably worn by lush brown leather. Leather and suede also stretched to skirts, pants and shirts and underpinned their role as basic materials, ”added Longland.
Tailoring was also in the spotlight on the PFW, with a focus on “sculptural silhouettes with silent authority”, as could be seen on the catwalks of Balmain, Givenchy and Victoria Beckham.
The color also took “a strong direction”, with bitter chocolate brown as the new black, complemented by Tan and chestnut brown, while red, from scarlet red to Bordeaux, “the boldest statement”.
Longland added that traditional fabrics “anchored the collections in tradition and at the same time ensured modern relevance”, as could be seen in Chanel, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
“The H/W 25 season in Paris confirmed that true luxury is rooted in clarity, craftsmanship and conviction. While some fashion houses redefine their identity, others are at the peak of their influence and set the standard for the coming season, ”says Longland’s conclusion.
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