LUDOVIC DE SAINT SERNIN IS BACK WITH A SIGNATURE COLLECTION FOR THE SS25 SEASON

Instead of the traditional fashion show, Ludovic de Saint Sernin released a series of evocative image shot by Adam Peter Johnson to present his Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Leaning into the sartorial language of dance, the designer channeled icons such as Pina Bausch, Rudolf Nureyev and Robert Mapplethorpe’s documentation of professional dancers to bring to life intricate pieces oscillating between his signature erotic bondage-like aesthetic and the fragility of ballet. Carlos Nazario’s meticulous styling bring an air of nonchalant elegance to the most daring pieces and the result is beyond any expectations. 

It is hard to imagine a Ludovic de Saint Sernin collection without leather and eyelets, and this time again we were not disappointed. Declined on bralettes, tops, pants or covering a long gown, they are the inherent marker of erotism so dear to the LdSS brand. Fabrics grasped a sense of dancerly movement, from the virgin wool composing raw-edged jackets to the layered jersey of tank tops. Some of the brand’s classical pieces are twisted around to keep a layer of mystery and surprise, like the lace-up closures on denim jeans replaced by a traditional button fly.

Shimmering metal forms boleros and diamond-shaped tops, turning clothing into a piece of jewelry. Feathers play an essential role in the collection, channeling the spirit of Swan’s lake through sumptuous ostrich and goose feathers embroidered vests and leather briefs. A sexy and playful leather leotard features a sensuous hipbone-baring cutouts and the iconic eyelet trim. Amply cut trench coats and suede bomber jackets are the perfect transitional piece from the dance room to the outside world. Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s commitment to craftsmanship and precision emanates from this collection, a dedication that we cannot wait to witness during the forthcoming Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture collection that Ludovic will design.