This season, Hermès and creative director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski bring a refined take to fashion’s growing embrace of sensuality. While many designers drew on nostalgic elements like 1950s cone bras or Victorian hoop skirts, Vanhee-Cybulski envisioned a more contemporary approach, focusing on “assertive sensuality.” Her Spring/Summer 2025 collection redefines elegance by celebrating the relationship between skin, comfort, and modernity, steering clear of overt references to the past.
The collection’s centerpiece was Hermès’s luxurious take on the sheer trend, with a focus on mesh fabric. Sheer breezy pants, detailed with zippers that transitioned into a maxi-skirt effect, paired beautifully with ultra-thin leather jackets—cropped and open over bra tops or styled as cinched anoraks. These pieces channeled the casual ease of activewear, elevated to unparalleled luxury. Vanhee-Cybulski’s vision of comfort extended to her casting choices, showcasing models of diverse sizes and challenging the season’s pervasive return to size-0 ideals, a refreshing and empowering stance in Paris Fashion Week.
Hermès’s iconic silk twill scarves made an impactful transformation in this collection. Their vibrant block- and screen-printed patterns were reimagined into versatile summer staples, such as a flowing shirtdress with leather accents and a playful short romper. These bold prints also inspired a woven leather dress and an embroidered mesh creation, perfectly balancing Hermès’s heritage with modern wearability.
The palette reflected warm, sun-soaked landscapes, with earthy neutrals dominating the collection and pops of fuchsia adding moments of brightness. Footwear stayed true to Hermès’s tradition of craftsmanship and elegance, featuring classic riding boots and versatile clog sandals—ideal for both urban adventures and serene summer getaways.
Vanhee-Cybulski’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection is a testament to Hermès’s ability to merge timeless sophistication with the season’s bolder, sexier trends. With its seamless blend of sensuality, elegance, and practicality, this collection reaffirms Hermès’s place as a beacon of contemporary luxury.
