Noell’Winter 2025 The quilted comes back like an embrace of style. It is the triumph of soft power, which warms and tells stories of style. A scenographic texture, a material sensation of character. The matelassé creeps in between soft volumes and sculpted silhouettes, play with monochromes more sophisticated.
New balances between lightness and stage presence take shape, which transform coats, jackets and even suits and accessories in small conceptual works to wear. From the minimal-chic catwalks to the graphic rhythm of couture proposals, up to the looks captured on the streets of the most elegant metropolises, his rise is simply unstoppable.
The protagonist texture of Winter 2025
The Fall 2025 collections crown the quilted or matelassé as one of the most decisive textures of the season. It is the great return of a process that shapes volumes, sculpts silhouettes and adds visual depth to looks. Where the seams become graphic patterns, between geometric intersections, sinuous waves, rhombuses with a couture flavour which slim the figure. The very material of the dress (and accessory) becomes decoration, while the light padding creates a new idea of comfort. Refined, never bulky, made of artfully inflated surfaces that add modern three-dimensionality to each garment.
On the catwalk: monochromes and new proportions
The fashion shows confirm padding as transversal protagonists. Auralee proposes a short down jacket terracotta colour, compact and bright, combined with a midi wrap skirt. An office look in perfect balance between functionality and minimalism. Fendi focuses on monochromes with a toffee-colored suit consisting of mini bomber jacket and straight skirtaccompanied by shoes and bag in the same shade, for a sophisticated tonal effect.
A look from Fendi’s Autumn-Winter 2025 show. (Launchmetrics Spotlight photo)
Ferrari responds with a mini dress checkered burgundy, with a strong graphic rhythm. It is worn with sculptural stiletto sandals and a mini handbag, in an evening reading of the quilt that demonstrates how this technique can be elegant and light.
Brand proposals and new must-haves
There quilted fashion this year it goes beyond the classic down jacket, and conquers unexpected garments and accessories. Balenciaga experiments with one jacket/bustier structured, which follows the lines of the bust with a contemporary allure. Equipped with maxi hood trimmed with fur, it pairs perfectly with coordinated flared jeans, creating a matching game that updates the idea of a total look.
Maison Margiela, always a master in reinterpreting tradition, presents a Gray shopper with Chesterfield-effect stitching. A chic and playful reference to the world of furniture, which becomes a fashion talisman and underlines the conceptual soul of the brand.
Street style: the urban chic quilt
The padded trend finds its maximum expression in the new latest generation long down jackets: enveloping silhouettes, oversized sleeves, clean zip closures or designer belts which cinch the waist with a couture touch. Versatile outerwear, perfect both with elegant looks and with more casual outfits. But among the seasonal proposals, a decidedly more original interpretation also emerges. Simply perfect for winter celebrations.
A street style look from Paris. (Launchmetrics Spotlight photo)
Dominating the streets of Paris is in fact a quilted suit who achieved every goal. Made up of a double-breasted jacket and a flared skirt with slit, it is a unique coordinate. Which rereads the codes of the classic through lenses of modernity and comfortkeeping its sartorial allure intact.
To complete the ensemble, strategic accessories. The silver pumps with round toes, which add a futuristic accent. And one fur clutchsoft and sensorial. The result is an unbeatable example of how street style can blend glamor and functionalitywith style allies of great character and versatility.