There was one big thing that united Saint Laurent’s winter 2025 collection: huge, powerful shoulders. Models paraded around the perimeter of a large oval onyx floor wearing every single version of the massive shoulder. They appeared on ’80s power-suit-style dresses in vibrant colors, oversized outerwear, and even supple leather jackets.
Creative director Anthony Vaccarello was thinking about strong silhouettes when it came down to inspiration for the work. “Instead of speaking through ornament or padding, fabrics and precise construction shape the garments,” the show notes stated. “Pure forms and volumes are derived from construction and cut.” To pump up those shapes even more, Saint Laurent dipped into super-saturated versions of its iconic hues. Think: a tangerine jacket with a plum belt or a different version of the same piece in deep fuchsia. A grass-green minidress with hulking shoulders had a bejeweled collar (and pockets!), styled with black leather gloves. Minimalist dressing, this was not.
