In 2025, the fashion world witnessed an unusually aggressive wave of change at the top: many houses replaced their creative directors or lead designers, signaling a reset not just of management but of visual language.
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This year’s Spring/Summer collections felt like fashion finally found its soul again. After seasons that left me indifferent, 2025 brought a wave of change, with many major houses introducing new creative directors and rediscovering emotion through design. Matthieu Blazy at Chanel turned the runway into a galaxy of dreams, blending softness and craftsmanship in a way that felt both familiar and new. Jonathan Anderson’s debut at Dior brought back the joy of creation with bold, sculptural silhouettes, while Pierpaolo Piccioli gave Balenciaga a romantic heartbeat after years of coldness. Even Loewe embraced color and happiness, proving that fashion can still surprise. What I loved most was how every brand tried—truly tried—to bring something beautiful, something that speaks beyond trends. You could feel the effort, the sincerity, and the desire to connect with people again. For me, this season wasn’t about perfection but emotion. Each show carried a message of renewal, of designers daring to dream after years of creative fatigue. For the first time in a while, fashion didn’t just present clothes—it offered feelings, imagination, and beauty that genuinely touched the soul.
For a detail list of names continue reading below;
Chanel: Matthieu Blazy
Blazy was plucked from Bottega Veneta and tapped to inject new life into an institution long associated with stability.
Dior:Jonathan Anderson.
He succeeded Maria Grazia Chiuri, bringing theatricality, sculptural imagination, and a new voice to the house’s codes.
Balenciaga: Pierpaolo Piccioli.
After Demna’s controversial tenure, the brand shifted toward a rebalancing—melding couture sensibilities with daily wear.
Loewe: Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez.
Departing from Proenza Schouler, this duo brings a fresh pair of eyes to Loewe’s visual narrative.
Proenza Schouler: Rachel Scott
Scott steps in after the founders, promising continuity steeped in her own vantage.
Céline: Michael Rider
He was announced in late 2024 to begin in 2025, positioning the brand for a transitional moment.
Versace: Dario Vitale
Following Donatella’s departure, Vitale’s ascendancy marks a generational shift in the house.
Maison Margiela:Glenn Martens
Martens replaces John Galliano, representing a break from over a decade of stylistic continuity.
Bottega Veneta: Louise Trotter
So, what about you? What did you think of this fashion week? For me, it felt like a long-awaited reminder that fashion can still move us, not just impress us. After years of repetition and safe choices, this season finally carried emotion, creativity, and heart. Whether you loved the boldness of Chanel’s galaxy, Dior’s sculptural drama, or Balenciaga’s softer elegance, there was something for everyone to feel connected to. I left this season inspired and hopeful, because for once, every brand seemed to care not only about looking beautiful but about making us feel something beautiful too.
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