At Paris Fashion Week, Andreas Kronthaler once again proved that Vivienne Westwood’s rebellious spirit is alive and well. Staging the Fall/Winter 2025 collection at the Pavillon Cambon, the designer delivered a theatrical, rule-breaking spectacle infused with the brand’s signature irreverence and refinement. With a lineup of bold tailoring, dramatic textures, and eccentric accessories, Kronthaler honored Westwood’s legacy while pushing the brand’s punk-infused aesthetic into new territory.
Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025 Collection
“There’s nothing more sexy than a suit,” the show notes declared, setting the tone for a collection dominated by power suiting. Oversized blazers draped over silky shirts, slashed trousers reimagined as asymmetrical skirts, and operatic trench coats exaggerated in proportion defined the lineup. One standout look—a deep navy double-breasted coat cinched at the waist and paired with a towering felt hat—evoked a playfully subversive take on British aristocracy, a fitting nod to Westwood’s love of historical references with a punk twist.
Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025
Texture played a starring role throughout the collection. Heavy winter coats in coarse wools clashed beautifully with shimmering metallic hoods and speckled knitwear, while velvet and tulle gowns sculpted the body with bold padding at the hips and shoulders. Accessories veered into Westwood fantasy: furry heels, mismatched socks, and a gilded birdcage handbag, an ironic yet opulent statement piece that encapsulated the collection’s eccentric elegance.
Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025
The show also served as a deeply personal tribute. Marking his 30 years in London, Kronthaler infused the collection with the city’s eclectic energy, merging streetwise edge with regal grandeur. As the final model exited, the designer stepped onto the runway, bouquet in hand, and flung flowers into the audience—a spontaneous and theatrical moment that perfectly mirrored the essence of the collection.
Vivienne Westwood’s Fall/Winter 2025 show wasn’t just about fashion—it was a celebration of attitude, freedom, and storytelling through fabric. Kronthaler’s vision remains deeply connected to the house’s avant-garde roots, proving that, even in the absence of its legendary founder, Westwood’s spirit of defiance and drama endures.
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