Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025 concluded the menswear tour for this season. Let’s explore more about collections, where designers push the boundaries of style with bold creativity and impeccable craftsmanship.
HERMÈS
Véronique Nichanian, who has been Paris' longest-serving creative director for over thirty years, has a knack for making intricate craftsmanship look easy. Her aim was to enhance beachwear without losing its casual feel. Standout pieces included supple leather items like a button-down shirt and matching neckerchief in pale lavender, along with many other soft colours. Accessories were also notable, featuring criss-cross calfskin sandals, gleaming palladium-finish jewellery, and various styles of the brand’s roomy Haut à Courroies bag in denim canvas and Togo calfskin, making it possibly the most sought-after travel bag of the season.
DIOR
Kim Jones' latest Dior collection took inspiration from South African artist-potter Hylton Nel's 'homespun monumentalism.' The runway was lined with enlarged versions of Nel’s unique cat sculptures, setting the stage for the show. Nel’s expressive designs, featuring hand-drawn animals, flowers, and trees, were transformed into buttons and badges throughout the collection. The collection itself included elegant basics, unified by a natural colour scheme. Wide-leg trousers were paired with wrap skirts, and printed scarves were draped over the models' shoulders. Acknowledging that spring 2025 is the season for short shorts, Jones included commercially appealing pairs that ended just above the knee.
RICK OWENS
Over recent years, the Palais de Tokyo has hosted many fashion shows. After a short break, Rick Owens made a striking return with a runway show featuring just 10 outfits worn by 200 models, which he called his “white satin army of love.” The designs featured bikers and denim with textured coatings, large boots, and bold shoulder shapes, complemented by flowing satin capes. The collection’s colours, including whites, silvers, and beige, matched the simple elegance of the Palais de Tokyo and symbolised a fresh start. Owens’ choice of materials and the small size of his collection showed his focus on environmental concerns during the design process.
LOUIS VUITTON
Pharrell Williams unveiled his third collection as the head of men's fashion at Louis Vuitton, aiming to promote global unity and connection. The event took place on the rooftop of UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, set against the backdrop of the “Symbolic Globe” monument and numerous world flags, symbolising cultural unity. The collection featured colours representing human skin tones and included traditional workwear and sportswear elements, like a football kit labeled 'LVRS United.' Modern fashion trends were also present, such as wide-brimmed cowboy hats, sheer blouses, and fur coats inspired by mob wives.
