Pauline Trigère, one of Alaïa’s most recognized silhouettes, cued the double-face hooded swing jackets and a sweeping cape worn with matching skater minis. The bandeaus and “sweatpants” were riffs on Halston’s 1970s jerseys. The least obvious and most direct reference came from Alaïa’s favorite designer, Charles James, who also created the sculpted puffer jackets. The billowing track suits in the softest pastel taffeta were inspired by Cecil Beaton’s 1948 portrait of James’s evening gowns for Vogue.
The models wore gold chain necklaces suspended from earrings that from a distance looked like wired headphones, bringing Alaïa “down” to the street. Only in New York. “I wouldn’t do this show in Paris,” he said. It was a clever touch from a designer who, you get the feeling, thinks of everything.
With a focus on flattering silhouettes and luxurious fabrics, the Spring 2025 collection is a celebration of timeless design combined with contemporary flair. Alaïa continues to set the standard for high-end fashion with this stunning collection that is sure to be coveted by fashion connoisseurs worldwide.
See collection as compiled by Vogue
