The Rabanne Spring/Summer 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week was a stunning showcase of creativity and innovation. Julien Dossena, the creative director, continued to push the boundaries of fashion by blending everyday wear with exquisite craftsmanship.
The collection featured the Artisan Editions, which transformed Rabanne’s iconic 1969 assemblage bags through exceptional collaborations with Arthus-Bertrand in medal-making, Astier de Villatte in ceramics, and Venini in blown glass. Dossena applied couture techniques to wearable designs, creating pieces that felt like a sophisticated puzzle.
The runway was filled with versatile classics elevated with playful masculine-meets-feminine layering, icy pastels, sparkle, shine, and lots of leg. Blazers were gathered at the back as if they were parkas over men’s striped shirting and shorts or barely-there skirts. Lingerie pieces were updated with foil coatings, referencing the house’s history of using unconventional materials.
Knitwear was another focus, with black floral cardigans open and attached at the shoulders to matching crewnecks for a new look. The collection also included jingly jangly dresses, one of which scattered flakes of gold leaf as the model walked, referencing the 1968 “most expensive dress in the world” designed by Paco Rabanne for Francoise Hardy.
Overall, the Rabanne Spring/Summer 2025 collection was a testament to the brand’s ability to innovate while staying true to its heritage. The show was a ray of hope in a season when many designers relied on archival styles.
