Bonjour! We’re into March 2025 and the fashion news is coming thick and fast — we started off the month with Milan Fashion Week, with Paris Fashion Week hot on its heels. As Paris Fashion Week gets underway, we continue our game of creative director musical chairs.
The latest switch up? Luke and Lucie Meier have departed Jil Sander after seven years as co-creative directors. It’s not always easy to find the right person to take a seat at the table, but creative director Haider Ackermann’s debut collection for Tom Ford at PFW proved he’s the right man for the job following a consistent yet decidedly referential year under Peter Hawkings.
Elsewhere, it’s collabs galore with Maison Margiela and Christian Louboutin, and Hoka and Marni unifying their distinct design identities on the foot, while one everyone’s favourite faux old money nepo baby scores a brand deal and an exhibition in Paris explores the friendship between two fashion greats.
The fashion industry shows no signs of slowing down, so let’s get caught up. Welcome back to On Thread, our monthly fashion news digest. Delivering all the important fashion industry moves, collections, and collaborations you need to know about in an easily digestible, bite-sized format (yum!), On Thread is your go-to source for all the latest fashion news. We’ll continue to update this daily in reverse chronological order, with the newest news on the top.
March 2025 fashion news
Here, you’ll find all the fashion news worth knowing in March 2025.
A David Hockney exhibition will take place at the Foundation Louis Vuitton
Influential artist David Hockey is set to put on an exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Set within the Frank Gehry-designed building in Paris, Do remember they can’t cancel the spring will run from the 9th of April to the 31st of August. The large-scale exhibition collates over 400 of Hockney’s works, created from 1955 to 2025, and includes pieces from international, institutional, and private collections, as well as works from the artist’s own studio and Foundation. Works are rendered in a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic painting, ink, pencil and charcoal drawing, and digital art.
Chopard’s latest haute joaillerie collection is crafted from a 6225-carat emerald
Over a decade ago, miners in Zambia unearthed a colossal 6225-carat rough emerald from the Kagem mine. Its sheer volume and resemblence to an elephant’s trunk prompted the miners to Christen the emerald Insofu (meaning ‘elephant’ in Bemba, one of Zambia’s native languages). Insofu was acquired by Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele in 2022, who then had the monumentous task of deciding how best to use the emerald, with rough emeralds proving more finicky, fragile, and softer than diamonds. With that in mind, Chopard flew the world’s most skilled gem cutters from India to its Geneva workshops to meticulously study the gem and propose cuts and facets to reveal its inherent beauty, with Insofu eventually revealing 825 carats of precious emeralds. The Insofu Collection debuted during the Oscars last year, with the second chapter comprising 15 haute joaillerie pieces (five pairs of earrings, four necklaces, three rings, a bracelet, and a jewellery watch), each reflecting a different facet of the emerald. Highlights include an emerald-studded elephant pendant and Art Deco-inspired chokers.
Loewe has commemorated Jonathan Anderson’s era with a coffee table book
It’s a Loewe month, lovers. In the wake of Jonathan Anderson’s departure from Loewe (and the appointment of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as co-creative directors), the Spanish luxury fashion house has announced the release of a new coffee table book. Crafted World: Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe is a tangible ode to Anderson’s tenure, celebrating the Irish fashion designer’s influence through a curated collection of conversations and large-scale photography of his most iconic design. The book is introduced with a foreword by Zadie Smith.
Celine taps into the half-moon handbag trend with the Teen Lulu
Celine has introduced a new handbag style into its lineup, with the Teen Lulu. The new style takes on a half-moon silhouette and is crafted from canvas with leather details and emblazoned with an all-over tonal Triomphe monogram. The style is also available black, rice, and glacier (ice blue) grained calfskin leather and can be carried by hand, on the shoulder, or crossbody.
Explore the Teen Lulu via Celine.
Rosamund Pike promotes Dior’s D-Journey bag in a short film
Rosamund Pike stars alongside Sonam Kapoor, Zheng Qinwen, Camille Cottin, Deva Cassel, and Anyier Anei in a short film for the new Dior D-Journey bag. The short film takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to promotion, parodying the style of classic infomercials while positioning the D-Journey as the ideal handbag for life on the move.
Jennie is the newest face of the Chanel 25 bag
Following Chanel ambassador Dua Lipa’s campaign for the Chanel 25 handbag last month, the luxury French fashion house has brought fellow ambassador, Blackpink’s Jennie, into the fray. Like Dua Lipa before her, the campaign film—shot by Gordon von Steiner—sees Jennie move through the streets of Manhattan to the soundtrack of Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy. The film is accompanied by images shot by David Sims, which showcase styling options for the Chanel 25.
Celine makes sweating chic again with new pilates collection
Pilates has long been the exercise du jour of toned It girls everywhere. Here, Celine is making the act even chicer with the launch of its pilates collection with workout staples like mirror-polished steel dumbbells, a calfskin leather reformer, Triompe-laden cork yoga bricks, and a Triomphe canvas gym bag.
Explore Celine Pilates via Celine.
Loewe has introduced the new Madrid bag
Named for the Spanish luxury fashion house’s home city, the Madrid bag is a structured yet supple shoulder bag style, crafted from delightfully smooshy leather. Available in three sizes, the style made its debut during Loewe SS25 and features a strap that weaves through the bag itself and a top zip closure.
Explore the Madrid bag via Loewe.
Adrien Brody stars in campaign for Monos’ new Aluminium Collection
Marking a step up from its usual polycarbonate offerings, Monos has released its new Aluminium Collection. The Canadian travel and lifestyle brand’s most premium offering yet, the collection is defined by its aluminium construction and features reinforced corner guards, quilted taffeta lining, and TSA-approved locks.
To commemorate the occasion, the brand has debuted its first celebrity campaign, which sees Adrien Brody journey through Morocco in a film captured by filmmaker Alexis Gomez.
Explore Aluminium Collection via Monos.
Chlöe Sevigny is the face of ECCO’s latest campaign
Inimitable It girl Chlöe Sevigny stars in ECCO’s Icons That Last campaign. Shot by Brianna Capozzi at a brutalist villa in Los Angeles, the campaign sees Sevigny style some of ECCO’s latest designs; from the Sculpted Alba sandals and Pot bag to the Biom C-Trail ballerina-sneaker hybrid.
Explore the latest styles via ECCO.
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are the new creative directors of Loewe
Jonathan Anderson’s successor(s) at Loewe have just been announced, with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez taking over the reigns at the Spanish luxury fashion house. Design duo McCollough and Hernandez founded luxury fashion house Proenza Schouler together in 2002 after graduating from Parsons, with the New York-based label quickly making a name for itself thanks to its atypical approach to tailoring and effortless cool girl style.
The appointment of McCollough and Hernandez as co-creative directors at Loewe signals a new era for the luxury brand, which rose to prominence for its pioneering of artisanal craftsmanship and innovative design under Anderson’s tenure.
“I am delighted to welcome Jack and Lazaro to Loewe,” said Pascale Lepoivre, CEO of Loewe. “Their vision and creativity are a perfect match for the codes of the house that we have built, and I am excited to see them shape its future.”
Frédéric Arnault is appointed CEO of Loro Piana
Daddy Bernie has given little Freddie a new job! After successfully increasing TAG Heuer’s desirability by calling upon the luxury watch brand’s Heuer-era archives and launching the covetable Glassbox Carrera, Frédéric Arnault (son of Bernard Arnault and of of the five heirs to the LVMH fortune) was appointed head of the LVMH Watch Division (which set off a series of somewhat confusing reshuffles between LVMH watch CEOs). Now, he’s left the role to head up quiet luxury brand Loro Piana, which recently came under fire for inadequately compensating the indigenous communities supplying its vicuña wool in Peru.
Jonathan Anderson exits Loewe as creative director after 11 years
In the latest move in the ongoing game of creative director musical chairs, Jonathan Anderson has departed his role at Loewe. Anderson held the creative director role from 2013 and was instrumental in establishing the Spanish luxury fashion house as a household name. In addition to designing the infamous Puzzle Bag, Anderson established the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, which gives visibility to vanishing crafts around the world.
Demna appointed creative director at Gucci
Demna Gvasalia, known mononymously as Demna, has been announced as the new creative director at Gucci following the departure of previous creative director Sabato de Sarno earlier this year. Demna was most recently creative director at Balenciaga, a role he’s held since 2015, with his final couture collection for the Spanish maison set to drop in July 2025.
Demna previously worked with Gucci through the Balenciaga x Gucci ‘hacker’ (don’t call it a collaboration!) project, which saw him and then-creative director Alessandro Michele ‘hack’ the design codes of the other’s maison, resulting in a collection positively thrumming with logomania.
Versace is a little less Versace as Donatella Versace leaves Versace
Overnight, Versace Versace is just…Versace. In a shocking turn of events, Donatella Versace has exited Versace after almost 30 years as chief creative director. She will be succeeded by Miu Miu alum Dario Vitale, marking the first time the Italian luxury fashion house—founded by Donatella’s brother Gianni Versace in 1978—will be helmed by a designer outside of the family. We’re feeling a little sentimental, because it’s truly the end of an era.
“It has been the greatest honour of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy. He was the true genius, but I hope I have some of his spirit and tenacity,” said Donatella Versace. “In my new role as Chief Brand Ambassador, I will remain Versace’s most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart.”
A sublime Iris van Herpen exhibition is now showing at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses has made its make its Asian debut in Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. Held by the ArtScience Museum in collaboration with Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the exhibition will run until the 10th of August and features over 140 of van Herpen’s most iconic works. The immersive exhibit will see visitors taken on a journey from the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, unfolding across 11 zones and nine themes that celebrate van Herpen’s future-facing and multi-disciplinary approach to her craft.
Lily Collins stars in Spring 2025 campaign for Calvin Klein
Actress Lily Collins stars in the latest Calvin Klein campaign. Marking her debut for the brand, the Spring 2025 is directed and shot by Charlotte Wales and sees Collins don a selection of women’s apparel designed with day-to-night dressing in mind.
Cushla Whiting expands its COG collection
Melbourne-based fine-jewellery label Cushla Whiting has added to its COG Collection, with a selection of pieces inspired by the Art Deco period. Drawing upon the 1927 German Expressionist film Metropolis, which incorporates elements of Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Futurism, the collection sees circular motifs and fluted metal structures reference the film’s underground scenes, wherein an indefatigable workforce operates the machines (i.e. ‘cogs’) that power the utopia above. Meanwhile, graduating tears of metal steps accented wth square-set gemstones reflect the sleek silhouettes of futuristic skyscrapers. The new additions to the COG Collection are rendered in 8k and 18k white and yellow gold, and adorned with blue black sapphires or diamonds.
Explore the COG Collection via Cushla Whiting.
Loewe FW25 Womenswear & Menswear Presentation celebrates modernist artists Josef and Anni Albers
Held in the 18th-century Hôtel de Maisons in Paris, the Loewe Fall/Winter 2025 presentation saw an eclectic curation of fashion and art collide, with craftsmanship at its heart. Creative director Jonathan Anderson drew from the work of 20th-century modernists Josef and Anni Albers, whose art inspired a collection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, bags, and accessories, each featuring handmade textiles, beading, and leather savoir-faire.
Louis Vuitton is set to launch makeup collection with Pat McGrath
Louis Vuitton has announced the impending debut of La Beauté Louis Vuitton. Leading the maison’s foray into cosmetics is Dame Pat McGrath, who has been recognised as one of the most (if not the most) influential makeup artists of our time. Representing a new vision of everyday luxury, the French fashion house’s entry into the beauty space will allow it to accompany consumers into more facets of their lives.
“La Beauté Louis Vuitton is a natural business evolution, driven by our meticulous attention to quality, formula, and innovation,” says Pietro Beccari, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton. “Through this new universe, we have the opportunity to further accompany clients in their everyday lives with purpose and pleasure, while continuing to celebrate our creativity and heritage.”
Valentino taps into the intimacy of the secret self for FW25/26
For Valentino FW25/26, creative director Alessandro Michele explores the intimacy found in the performance of self. Here, the public bathroom acts as the liminal space between the public and private self, with Michele deeming it “a counter-place that neutralizes and suspends the dualism between inside and outside, between what is intimate and what is exposed.” Said duality carries through to the sartorial side of the collection, with inside and outside wear presented alongside each other and stylistic cues that juxtaposed ‘going out’ tops with underwear and sheer fabrics with heavy ones.
Roger Vivier celebrates the duality of the rose with La Rose Vivier
Gherardo Felloni, creative director at Roger Vivier, pays homage to the floral motif that has adorned Roger Vivier’s designs since the 1940s. The elegant floral has been a recurring detail in Monsieur Vivier’s creations, from the collaboration with milliner Suzanne Rémy in 1943-44 to his design of the Talon Épine, a unique stiletto with a pointed thorn. Here, Felloni revisits the Talon Épine while developing his own take on the rose; a sculpted metal bed surrounded by a twisted leather knot which makes its way onto pumps, sandals, bags, hats, and jewellery. The Roger Vivier mule now plays host to a sculptural metallic rose crafted using the lost-wax casting method, with the sculptural form also making its way onto a satin-covered box bag.
Explore La Rose Vivier via Roger Vivier.
Aje delves into denim
Known for its signature puffy dresses and resort wear, Aje has launched a new series: Aje Denim. While the Australian label is no stranger to the utilitarian fabri—having previously used it on dresses, jackets, and skirts—Aje Denim is its most comprehensive denim offering to date, comprising four denim cuts (straight, wide, barrel, and boot) in three washes (light wash,mid wash, and black wash).
An exhibition in Paris explores the friendship between Azzedine Alaïa and Thierry Mugler
Two talented best friends. Curated by Olivier Saillard and presented by the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa in Paris, the Azzedine Alaïa – Thierry Mugler exhibit explores the friendship and artistic symbiosis between two of the most formidable fashion talents of the 20th century. Across 70 mannequins, a CNN news report, and two press releases, Saillard weaves a tale of friendship and artistic kinship. The unique presentation method presents garments as something of a guessing game — a Mugler smoking tuxedo jacket sits alongside an Alaïa jumpsuit, the minimalist form of one contrasted by the swooping contours of the other. Mannequins are devoid of labels, with pieces acting as a dialogue between the two designers.
Azzedine Alaïa – Thierry Mugler: 1980-1990 Two Decades of Artistic Affinities runs until the 25th of June 2025 at Fondation Azzedine Alaïa.
Maison Margiela and Christian Louboutin fuse their distinct soles
Maison Margiela’s former creative director John Galliano and Christian Louboutin are talented designers in their own right, with the duo having known each other since the beginning of their respective careers. The lauded designers have decided to fuse their idiosyncratic design styles on the foot, with a nine-piece capsule collection that encapsulates the hallmarks of both houses — think split-toes meet red bottoms.
The collection is broken into two parts, Maison Margiela by Christian Louboutin and Christian Louboutin by Maison Margiela. The former sees Maison Margiela’s iconic Tabi design (colloquially known as ‘split toes’ or, less flatteringly, ‘hoofs’) reimagined as high heels through Christian Louboutin’s elegant eye. Meanwhile, the latter sees Christian Louboutin’s equally ionic red bottoms take on a deconstructed approach, with Galliano opting to peel back the leather and expose the inner workings of the pointed-toe pump.
The collection was created in December 2024, prior to John Galliano’s departure from Maison Margiela, and will be available from the 12th of March, 2025.
Explore Maison Margiela x Christian Louboutin via Christian Louboutin.
Daddy cool; Hoka and Marni give the dad shoe a puffy makeover
Bigger is better for Hoka and Marni. The American sportswear company has collaborated with the Italian luxury fashion house on a co-designed pair of sneakers, with the latter reimagining the former’s Bondi B3LS silhouette. Available in four shades—Poinciana (red), Bracken (charcoal), Tourmaline (blue), and Straw (beige)—the collaborative sneakers take a more is more approach, with the design defined by a padded polyester upper that resembled that of a puffer jacket.
While their aesthetic leans more street style than pavement pounding, the Hoka x Marni Bondi B3LS will still serve you well on a run, thanks to its responsive rubber sole and cushioned EVA insoles, as well as the aforementioned padded upper which is said to provide enhanced comfort and durability.
Explore the Hoka x Marni Bondi B3LS sneakers via Marni.
Louis Vuitton drops the second chapter of its Murakami collection
Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami have dropped a follow up to the first part of their 20th anniversary collaboration. Released in line with the onset of spring in the northern hemisphere, Louis Vuitton x Murakami celebrates Japan’s cherry blossom season. Louis Vuitton x Murakami Chapter Two is fittingly bathed in baby pink, with Murakami’s cherry blossom motif from the original collaboration in 2004 splashed across handbags, accessories, and sneakers.
Explore Louis Vuitton x Murakami Chapter Two via Louis Vuitton.
Luke and Lucie Meier depart Jil Sander
Luke and Lucie Meier have departed Jil Sander. The husband-and-wife team served as co-creative directors for the Milan-based fashion house for seven years. As the only married co-creative directors in luxury fashion, the Meiers were responsible for shaping the house’s contemporary vision for abstract minimalism.
The end of their tenure at Jil Sander was announced by the house’s parent company PTB Group, with chairman Chairman Renzo Rosso thanking the duo “for their vision, passion for excellence, and dedication to the brand.”
The North Face celebrates 40th anniversary of the Mountain Jacket
American outdoor company The North Face first debuted its Mountain Jacket in 1985. Almost half a century later, the weather-proof garment has cemented itself as an icon, traversing both peaks and the streets. Engineered to protect climbers and skiers from harsh weather conditions, the Mountain Jacket has also been embraced by the street style crowd for its utilitarian aesthetic and pop colours.
To celebrate 40 years of the Mountain Jacket, The North Face has added a trio of styles to the collection. The Dryvent Mono puts forward a seam-sealed mono-material construction; the Gore-Tex is waterproof and features pit zips and alpine pockets, makin it the natural choice for alpine performance; and the women’s Dryvent Mono boasts the same construction as the original in a cropped fit well suited to urban styling.
The accompanying campaign features singer-songwriter Griff, snowboarder Blake Paul, and freeride skier Dennis Ranalter.
Explore the Mountain Jacket via The North Face.
Sofia Richie Grainge designs capsule collection for Tommy Hilfiger
Tiktok’s favourite faux old money style icon Sofia Richie Grainge has been an ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger since June 2024. Now, the duo are taking their partnership to the next level, with Richie Grainge co-designing a capsule collection for the American lifestyle brand. Titled ‘Sofia for Tommy’, the collection comprises 24 pieces designed with everyday wear in mind. Drawing from archival prep silhouettes and vintage nautical flags, the collection features garments like a double breasted suit, cream trench coat, and drop-waisted striped dresses.
Explore Sofia for Tommy via Tommy Hilfiger.
Silvia Venturini Fendi takes an emotive approach to Fendi FW25/26
Following Kim Jones’ departure from his role as creative director of womenswear and haute couture at Fendi, it was down to Silvia Venturini Fendi—granddaughter of the Italian luxury fashion house’s founders—to design the coed Fendi FW25/26 collection in its entirety.
Presented at Fendi’s recently renovated Milanese headquarters at Via Solari, Fendi FW25/26 began with Silvia Venturini Fendi’s twin grandchildren pulling open the wood-panelled double doors to a collection that signalled a return to the Cinecittà glamour that shaped the brand into the Fendi we know today.
‘Fur’ coats and stoles crafted from patchworked or intarsia shearling designed to recall fox, mink or sable nodded to the past while their material palette was firmly rooted in the present. Key handbag silhouettes like the Baguette and Peekaboo were naturally present, while the Spy design from 2005 made a welcome return. Elsewhere, hourglass silhouettes spoke to old school elegance while an abundance of embellishments in the form of crystal and paillette embroidery, chantilly lace, and plissé taffeta fit the celebratory mood of the Italian luxury fashion house’s centenary year.
“I didn’t want to spend too much time dwelling on the physical archives,” said Venturini Fendi of the presentation. “For me, Fendi 100 is more about my personal memories—real or imagined—of what Fendi was and what Fendi means today.”
Versace FW25 is oh so Versace
For the coed Versace FW25 collection at Milan Fashion Week, Donatella Versace seamlessly interpreted the Italian luxury fashion house’s flamboyant design codes through a wearable lens. Drawing inspiration from a multitude of sources, including Gianni Versace’s stage costumes from the 1980s and his baroque-inspired prints from FW1997, as well as Versace Home collections, Versace FW25 sees baroque prints peek out from under monochromatic black dresses and appear on silk shirts paired with leather separates, while duvet-like dresses and jacket directly reference the house’s homeware collection. Elsewhere, upcycled metal mesh and chainmail are patchworked onto dresses and knits, while men’s tailoring is lined with signature Versache prints.
Tod’s FW25/26 celebrates the art of craftsmanship
Guests at the Tod’s FW25/26 womenswear collection walked into a rather atypical static artwork by Chicago-based artist Nelly Agassi, which saw a patchwork leather gown with a dramatic train stitched onto model, musician and former French first lady Carla Bruni who stood holding an oversized gold needle. A nod to Tod’s ongoing theme of craftsmanship, which was present throughout creative director Matteo Tamburini’s third collection.
Tod’s FW25/26 acted as a contemporary reimagining of the archetypal Italian wardrobe, exploring the tension between ragility and emotional intensity through textural dichotomies — gauzy skirts paired with lightweight wool knits, woven fabrics left intentionally frayed, and crisp poplin shirts paired with perfectly pressed trousers. The emergence of a dropped waist silhouette executed through strategic belting and layering felt fresh, while immaculate outerwear in suede, nappa leather, and pashmina spoke to the house’s material excellence.
On the accessories side, the Di bag Folio appeared in small and maxi versions, rendered in a patchwork that alternates exotic leathers. Meanwhile, the footwear offering comprised the Gommino Glove driving shoe in python, W.G. ankle boot reinterpreted as a brushed Chelsea boot alongside a classic laced-up style, and the Barretta hardware now appearing on loafers and riding boots.
Pharrell Williams pops (bejeweled chrome) bottles for Moët & Chandon
Pharrell Williams, musician and creative director at Louis Vuitton, has collaborated with Moët & Chandon on a collection designed to reimagine the birthday experience by celebrating those who gather to celebrate it. The Moët & Chandon Pharrell Williams Limited Edition Collection turns the spotlight away from the party itself and puts it on those who show up for your most important occasions.
“It’s not about the gift, but who is giving it,” says Moët & Chandon in a press release. “Not the party, but who shows up. And, it’s not about the bottle, but whom you share it with.”
Glib remarks aside, the collection really is about the bottle. Namely, The Jewel Masterpiece, a 3L Jeroboam crafted from mirrored chrome and adorned with pearl hand-lettering executed by artist Astrid de Chaillé. On the bottleneck, there’s an oversized bejeweled bow which contains 7310 pearls and can be detached and worn as a bow. Containing the maison’s Brut Impérial, The Jewel Masterpiece is priced at €30,000 and limited to 30 examples, which are available through the Moët Hennessy Private Sales service and in the Epernay boutique.
For those wishing to pop a slightly less expensive bottle, the collection also contains a trio of Brut Impérial Gold, Midnight Blue, and Deep Red bottles, each of which see the bottle’s royal seal feature a pearl-look monogram of Pharrell Williams’ initials and are priced at $80AUD.
There’s also the Bow Collection, which comprises 1.5L Magnums of Brut Impérial (Midnight Blue) or Grand Vintage Collection 2003 (Black), with both these offerings coming with a detachable fabric bow that can be worn as a brooch.
Explore the Moët & Chandon Pharrell Williams Limited Edition Collection via Moët & Chandon.
Words by Arabella Johnson and Henry Blake
