Abigail Ajobi AW25

"Where the hell are we going? It can't possibly be here..." I said as Sabrina and I double checked my Google Maps. We were looking for the Abigail Ajobi show. This breakout talent was the buzz of LFW this season and I was not about to miss this show because Goggle can't locate the show! When we finally uncovered this secret location we were ushered to a row of seats in the parking lot of a block of the projects. No matter where you are from, you know what the projects look like. And was I surprised that we were at a show in the projects? Absolutely not. Fashion happens everywhere and fashion is from everywhere, at any time.

Noon by Noor AW25

The AW25 collection was a study in contrasts; sharp-shouldered blazers paired with draped bodices, pencil skirts sliced to reveal slivers of skin, and maxi dresses that moved like liquid. Tailoring was meticulous, sculptural yet never stiff, while asymmetrical cuts and layered fabrics added depth, mirroring the architectural interplay of light and shadow.

Naomi Hart AW25

The show opened with a whisper, models in well tailored pale yellows and creams. The soundtrack, a haunting fusion of David Lynch’s Strange and "Unproductive Thinking" and Al Bowlly’s "Midnight, the Stars and You" lent the space a cinematic unease, as if we’d stepped into a Lynchian reverie.

TAAKK AW25

Doublet AW25

Charles Jeffrey Loverboy AW25

Lagos Space Programme AW25

OUEST AW25

SYSTEM AW25

Jeanne Friot AW25

KIDILL AW25

SSTEIN AW25

LOEWE Opens in Chicago!!!

I thought that I had hit the pinnacle of my love for Loewe when I visited their Paris store on Avenue Montaigne this past summer. The experience was elevated, beautiful, exciting, tantalizing and felt like new luxury. I was heartbroken to leave the experience behind and had wished that it was available in my hometown of Chicago. Well I think for once my fairy godmother was actually listening because...

Xuly Bet SS25

I was just at the world's most fashionable block party, XULY.Bët SS25. Yes, that's exactly what it was. Traveled back in time to 1990s for the chicest block party in the world. Designer Lamine Kouyaté is known for being a pioneer in upcycling.

Niccolo Pasqualetti SS25

As I sat there, watching the models glide down the runway, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and excitement for how far this brand has come. It has been so exciting seeing this brand grow over the seasons. I have loved Niccolo Pasqualetti since his first showing at Paris Fashion Weeks a few seasons ago. To see his work evolve from artistic interpretations into something that is much more wearable and market ready is just amazing. Pasqualetti has never lost the artist in him.

Rochas SS25

If you remember last season’s show with that fabulous pink backdrop, this one was just as immersive. Models sauntered across a set designed to evoke the carefree elegance of a beach day, perfectly capturing that relaxed yet sophisticated spirit.

Florentina Leitner SS25

Florentina Leitner's SS25 at PFW was nothing short of magical! I still can’t believe I made it up five flights of stairs to this charming little French parlor on the "4th" floor (a French 4th floor is an American 5th). When I finally arrived, the staff were in a bit of a frenzy trying to find me a seat. But you know what? I politely declined. I had a hunch that standing right by the entrance would give me the best shots, and as suspected, was I right. The allocation felt like the "economy plus" of fashion shows, gave me just enough of what I needed.

Marie Adam Leenaerdt SS25

Perched precariously over a railing at a Paris Metro station, I witnessed a spectacle that most attendees would never have imagined. The makeshift backstage area, set in the street outside the café venue, was a hive of frenzied activity. Show producers, visibly stressed, shouted instructions in rapid-fire French, their voices carrying urgency and frustration. Yet, amidst this chaos, the models emerged from the building with an air of serenity, each one a vision of poise and beauty.

CFCL SS25

Waiting in line to get into the show is half the fun. The que is full of beautifully put together Japanese influencers and Parisian socialites. There's nothing quite like it. The runway itself was a spectacle, colored in a striking gradation of vitamin orange that set the stage for an unforgettable show. The atmosphere was further enhanced by the ethnic and contemporary sounds performed by the Slovenian trio Širom, creating a dynamic backdrop for the collection.

Julie Kegels SS25

As I arrived at La Résidence de la Muette, the ambiance shifted dramatically, reminiscent of lounging by a pool in California rather than navigating through the cold drizzle of Paris. This remarkable transformation was not just a visual delight but a testament to Kegels' ability to evoke feelings of warmth and glamour amid less-than-ideal conditions.

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