Gucci’s Fall Winter 2025 collection – the last under creative director Sabato De Sarno – was a study in evolution; past, present, and future colliding in a seamless expression of the House’s enduring codes. With a focus on craft, heritage, and effortless Italian style, the show unfolded as a meditation on sartorial duality. Underpinning it all was a cinematic vision, brought to life by a live orchestra performing an original score by Justin Hurwitz, amplifying the drama of a collection that played with contrasts – masculine and feminine, sharpness and fluidity, tradition and reinvention.

The location …

A runway woven with Gucci’s Interlocking G motif set the stage for the collection, marking the 50th anniversary of the House’s iconic emblem. The dark green pathway became a visual metaphor for continuity – a thread tying together decades of design language. The atmosphere was immersive, with a synergy of men’s and women’s collections reinforcing a sense of unity, much like the intertwined motifs of a double helix or an infinite loop. The space felt intimate yet grand, an ode to Gucci’s cinematic world where fashion exists as both an everyday expression and an art form.

The guests …

A constellation of Gucci loyalists – creatives, tastemakers, and industry icons – gathered to witness the House’s latest offering. Ambassador and KPop Idol Jin was in attendance, alongside Ameera Khan, Jessica Chastain, Xiao Zhan, Squid Games star Lee jung jae, Austin Lin, SHUZO and YAMATO.

The clothes …

This season, Gucci’s wardrobe was a dialogue of contrasts – precise tailoring met unexpected softness, and 60s-inspired structured silhouettes were punctuated by moments of undone sensuality. The Horsebit, an enduring emblem of the house, made its mark across accessories like leather slides and gold chain necklaces, as well as the interlocking G emblem which made its way onto velour jumpsuits, leggings and oversized bowler bags. Menswear fabrics extended into womenswear, where slubbed tweeds, coated wools, and brushed mohair shirting created a rich textural interplay. The palette was moody yet refined – gradations of greens, greys, mauves, and browns unified the collection.