Day four of Paris Fashion Week featured the varied and cutting-edge visions of renowned designers. The collections showcased a blend of daring experimentation and sophisticated workmanship, with designers experimenting with structure, texture, and fluidity.
From the avant-garde to the exquisite, this day exhibited a wide range of aesthetics, from futuristic minimalism to sumptuous maximalism, showcasing the breadth and innovation of the fashion world.
As the week proceeded, the runways became a platform for artistic expression, with both known and rising designers pushing the limits of modern style.
CASABLANCA
Casablanca’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week was inspired by a luxury blend of travel, nostalgia, and escapism, carrying on Charaf Tajer’s concept of combining sporty aesthetics with high-end sophistication. The collection was inspired by Mediterranean and tropical elements, reflecting the leisure of sun-drenched locales and retro vacation moods.
The collection, which emphasized bygone beauty and opulence, featured bright color palettes that included pastel hues as well as vibrant flashes of coral, turquoise, and gold. The designs featured silk prints, loose tailoring, and elegant yet fun aspects reminiscent of 1970s jet-set society.
Tennis-inspired ensembles, leisure suits, and breezy resort clothing were among the key themes, with elaborate designs inspired by the Mediterranean coast, palm palms, and exotic flowers. This blend of athleticism and sophisticated elegance complemented Casablanca’s unique idea of “athleisure for the elite,” which combines comfort with a sense of timeless chic.
CHLOÉ
The Spring/Summer 2025 Chloé collection is inspired by the essence of summer—its lightness, freedom, and the deep connection it fosters.
Capturing the fantasy of escape and self-discovery, the collection blends sun-faded fabrics like silk charmeuses and ribbed cotton jerseys with a warm palette of apricot, blush, and mint, alongside nostalgic floral prints for a carefree, optimistic feel.
Playful tailoring meets lingerie-inspired pieces, including structured jackets and iconic 70s Chloé bloomers. Accessories, from crocheted bags to shell-adorned jewelry, add a whimsical touch, reflecting the collection’s joyful, liberating spirit.
MUGLER
Themes of strength, sexuality, and body architecture inspired Mugler’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection for Paris Fashion Week. Designer Casey Cadwallader expanded his investigation of strong, futuristic forms, combining rigidity and movement.
Cutouts, sculpted tailoring, and dynamic use of materials like leather, mesh, and Lycra highlighted the collection’s body-positive theme. There was a significant emphasis on empowerment in the hyper-feminine yet armored designs, which combined elements of 90s minimalism with the brand’s typical avant-garde edge.
The designs exuded confidence, with sleek lines, high-shine materials, and daring shapes that reflected Mugler’s idea of unrestrained sexuality. The use of striking color contrasts and sheer panels emphasized both athleticism and elegance, pushing the limits of modern fashion.
SCHIAPARELLI
Daniel Roseberry, the creative director of Schiaparelli, infuses his collections with bold imagination, surrealism, and a strong connection to the brand’s heritage. For the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Roseberry draws inspiration from the concept of creating garments with lasting value—pieces meant to be passed down across generations, which he calls Future Vintage.
His vision celebrates women, from those on the runway to the artisans and clients, aligning with his philosophy that fashion serves the present and future.
Roseberry’s work is defined by structured silhouettes and artistic embellishments, rooted in Schiaparelli’s tradition of blending couture with surreal, dreamlike elements.
His Spring/Summer 2025 designs explore how fashion transcends time while remaining playful and celebratory in a chaotic world. This balance between honoring tradition and pushing creative boundaries defines his inspiration.
UMA WANG
Designer Uma Wang’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection showcased her mastery in fabric manipulation and tailoring, delivering a visually captivating spectacle at The American Cathedral.
Wang played with a variety of materials—crinkled silks, waxed linens, and inside-out jacquards—to create sculptural dresses and gowns that hugged the body with lyrical elegance. The designs featured gathered bustles, fanned shoulders, graceful trains, and ruffled details reminiscent of Constantin Brancusi’s fluid forms.
The collection embodied a romantic yet contemporary spirit, with Wang’s sculptural approach extending to tailored suit jackets and coats, transforming them into side-swept tunics or liquid-like silhouettes that balance artistic innovation with wearability.
Her ability to merge artistry with desirability made this collection stand out from the more commercial trends on the runway.
Stay tuned for day five of Paris Fashion Week!
