NEW YORK FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2025: DAY 2
words RAZ MARTINEZ
editors MARIE-PAULINE CESARI and MAREK BARTEK
VETTESE
Vettese Fall/Winter 2025 collection, marking its CFDA New York Fashion Week debut, is an evocative exploration of contrast where old-world grandeur meets contemporary sensuality. Designer Kari Vettese weaves a compelling narrative, drawing from Roman heritage with exaggerated collars and sweeping silhouettes while grounding the collection in American modernity through the brands signature tube-like constructions and body-conscious designs. The result is a striking balance of opulence and wearability, making for a collection that feels both statement-making and commercially viable.
CALVIN KLEIN
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Veronica Leoni’s latest collection for Calvin Klein marks a significant return to the runway, redefining the brand’s signature aesthetic with a fresh yet familiar perspective. Rooted in American classicism, the collection embraces a modern, pared-down elegance, proving that simplicity can still be evocative and powerful.
FFORME
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FFORME Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a masterful interplay of structure and softness, redefining modern luxury with sculptural tailoring and fluid draping. Razor-sharp Italian craftsmanship frames the shoulders, while bias-cut dresses in hammered shine contour the body like a second skin.The collection experiments with texture, deconstructing traditional techniques to create movement.
CAMPILLO
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Patricio Campillo's Fall/Winter 2025 collection, Fictions of Reality, blurs the line between the familiar and the fantastical. Inspired by Mexican magic realism and his own childhood memories, the collection transforms personal nostalgia into wearable art. Delicate coffee flower buttons, a nod to Campillo's upbringing on a coffee plantation, add sentimental detail to structured silhouettes rooted in traditional charro tailoring. Experimental volumes and rich textures create a dreamlike quality, reflecting the surreal influence of painter Remedios Varo. The fusion of masculine and feminine elements, combined with meticulous craftsmanship, gives the collection a sense of fluidity and depth.
CHRISTIAN COWAN
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Christian Cowan’s latest collection is a vibrant homage to the late Abbie, a cherished member of his team. This line captures the essence of creativity and joy, embodying a spirit that is both dramatic and unapologetically expressive. Drawing inspiration from childhood play, the pieces feature bold colors and whimsical designs that invite wearers to explore their own identities.