Paris, the city where timeless elegance meets avant-garde innovation, always raises the bar during Fashion Week. For this iteration, renowned houses such as Dior, Chanel and Saint Laurent unveiled collections that seamlessly combine tradition with modernity. Meanwhile, new talent such as Valentino’s Alessandro Michele and Chloe’s Chemena Kamali impress with their bold, visionary ideas. As the final destination of the fashion circuit, Paris invariably presents the most controversial collections, setting the tone for the coming season. Here are the standout designs from Paris’ spring/summer 2025 runways that are generating the most buzz.
Christian Dior: Olympic aesthetics
At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri drew inspiration from ancient Greek ideals for its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, creating a breathtaking blend of classic and athletic aesthetics. The models graced the catwalk in flowing goddess dresses that elegantly merged sport and high fashion, complemented by innovative sandal-sneaker hybrids. A striking moment was the archer Sagg Napolithat shot arrows at a target, emphasizing the collection’s themes of power and trust. This show showcased Chiuri’s remarkable talent for weaving timeless inspirations from Dior with contemporary elements, leaving a memorable impact.
Saint Laurent: Customized confidence
by Antonius Vaccarello For Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, the brand’s archives have been revisited, particularly Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic women’s suits. This season, Vaccarello unveiled flowing silhouettes that balanced sharp tailoring with relaxed elegance. Layered silks and bohemian-inspired skirts gave the collection an effortless opulence. Each look exuded an understated confidence, with a refreshing modern note, while honoring the brand’s illustrious heritage.
Dries Van Noten: Romantic reinvention
Even in the founder’s absence, Dries Van Noten’s design team presented a remarkable Spring/Summer 2025 collection that celebrated the house’s romantic legacy. The collection featured painterly prints and lush, tactile fabrics, with a striking mix of lush textiles and vibrant color palettes. This artistic yet wearable showcase perfectly captured the brand’s DNA during this transition phase.
Rabanne: Chain mail chic
Julien Dossena at Rabanne once again showed off his mastery of metallics, wearing the brand’s iconic chain mail in a stunning range of outfits. While fantasy armor-like dresses took center stage on the runway, the standout pieces were surprisingly accessible: a sequin slip dress, a bedazzled blazer and an intricately embroidered T-shirt. Dossena’s collection struck a perfect balance between daring glamor and everyday practicality, seamlessly combining high fashion with functional design.
Balmain: Surrealistic sculptures
Olivier Rousteing at Balmain presented a visually striking collection that celebrated the human form. The sculptural dresses, with 3D faces and surreal elements, offered an inventive interpretation of body-conscious fashion. Rousteing’s carefully crafted pieces, from gravity-defying silhouettes to intricate beaded designs, served as a powerful reminder of why Balmain remains one of Paris’ most distinctive houses.
Mugler: Architectural allure
In honor of Mugler’s 50th anniversary, Casey Cadwallader presented a collection that honored the house’s iconic hourglass silhouettes while pushing the boundaries of fashion architecture. Sharp tailoring and bold embellishments added a futuristic touch, while practical elements like oversized cargo pockets introduced a new dimension to Mugler’s signature ultra-sexy aesthetic.
Schiaparelli: Future vintage
Daniel Roseberries The Spring/Summer 2025 collection for Schiaparelli embraced the concept of ‘Future Vintage’: designs intended to transcend time. With bold prints, Mondrian-inspired color schemes and flowing fabrics, Roseberry’s creations balanced the familiar with the innovative. Standout pieces, including animal prints and flowing silhouettes, are destined to be cherished as treasured heirlooms for generations to come.
Loewe: Stripped silhouettes
Jonathan Anderson at Loewe embraced a minimalist approach for spring/summer 2025, focusing on bold silhouettes and innovative shapes. Freeform designs, with gravity-defying hemlines and wired structures, gave the pieces an almost sculptural quality. Despite the understated aesthetic, the collection was rich with statement looks, from floral prints on silk to T-shirts with feathers.
Here are the best designs from Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025…
Christian Dior
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Saint Laurent
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Dries Van Norten
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Rabanne
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Balmain
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Mugler
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Schiaparelli
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Loewe
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Issey Miyake
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Victoria Beckham
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Hermes
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Alexander McQueen
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Chanel
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Peter Doe
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Louis Vuitton
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