IMO (In My Opinion), a recurring series where I share my personal insights and perspectives in regards to fashion.
Paris Fashion Week, the mecca of showcases for designer collections, wrapped up this past Tuesday, March 11th. As always, fashion month felt like a whirlwind, shaking up the industry in ways that linger far beyond its four-week run. This season was particularly dynamic, with creative directors making their debuts at iconic fashion houses and long-standing visionaries redefining their once-unwavering aesthetics. All of this said, the Fall/Winter 2025 season surely made its mark.
For individuals like myself, involved in designer presentations on a smaller scale, the pressure is palpable—only intensifying as the scale of a brand grows.
While I haven’t *yet* landed a role that brings me to Paris, read on for my favorite looks from a season that was both exciting and revitalizing.
Schiaparelli FW 25 – Look 15
This season, Schiaparelli’s collection was a delicious fusion of femininity and western influence. The use of exaggerated shoulder pads, cinched waists, and in numerous looks—oversized belt buckles, masterfully told the story Roseberry was looking to tell. His feminine touch on suiting gave viewers a taste of what formerly masculine styles look like, from a woman’s point of view.
Givenchy FW 25 – Look 20
All eyes were on Sarah Burton this season, as the former creative director at Alexander McQueen made her debut for the esteemed house of Givenchy. The technicality and tailoring in her work was as striking as always. Again, positioning power dressing in a manner that compliments the softness of a woman. Her use of accentuated shoulders and curved sleeves, introduce complex dimension to a look that is otherwise pretty simple.
Saint Laurent FW 25 – Look 7
Like Saint Laurent, my style is synonymous with the color black.
That being said, Anthony Vaccarello made it clear that we’re doing more with less next fall. This collection featured very little embellishment, letting the color and silhouette of the clothing speak for itself.
Let me be the first to say, I’m hearing what they’re saying!
Balmain FW 25 – Look 20
When previously mentioning long-standing visionaries redefining their once-unwavering aesthetics, let’s be clear that I was referring to Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing.
Rousteing’s most recent collection of work differed from his usual use of shoulder pads and militaristic essence, commonly associated with the Balmain brand. It was rather toned down from the usual loudness associated with his designs. This collection was soft, yet powerful and appears to be the start of a new era for Balmain.
Alaïa FW 25 – Look 30
Consistent with collections past, the Alaïa runway was complete with looks that doubled as sculptural works of art.
While a lot of them are visually captivating, one has to think about how much wear these looks will get once off the runway. Outside of celebrity red carpet placements, I have a hard time conceiving ideas of where one would actually wear a number of garments from this collection.
That said, the look attached is the perfect fusion between exquisite draping and simple elegance.
Tom Ford FW 25 – Look 24
Like Sarah Burton for Givenchy, Haider Ackermann presented his first collection for Tom Ford’s eponymous brand. Complete with an exemplary combination of both day and night-time looks, the collection presented will have no problem appealing to both men and women for various occasions.
The distinction between day and evening wear was clear, as the first half of the collection was rather dark and utilized heavier fabrics such as leather and wool. This differed from the lighter looks, which incorporated pastel colors and fabrics like mesh and silk.
The look attached is a must buy, should it go into production. Thank you, Haider Ackermann.