At Berlin Fashion Week, French designer LOU DE BETOLY showcased a stunning F/W25 womenswear collection at the historic Spiegelsaal. The ethereal collection features forty looks crafted from pre-owned materials, blending innovation and nostalgia while honoring haute couture traditions. Notable highlights include the transformation of vintage items into luxurious apparel, such as pink bed sheets into two-piece suits and hand-beaded evening gowns from silk blankets. The show’s atmosphere was enhanced by a grand piano, accentuating the collection's craftsmanship and the designer's playful nod to sartorial history, making it a memorable fashion moment.
One notable highlight includes the ingenious restructuring of pink bed sheets from an earlier set design into sumptuous fur-like two-piece suits, showcasing BETOLY's ability to elevate the most modest materials.
The craftsmanship on display is truly exceptional. Vintage nightgowns have been sensuously pleated and draped by hand, resulting in each piece flowing with a liquid-like fluidity.
This collection is perhaps the most ethereal yet, intertwining a playful yet provocative conversation with haute couture traditions.
Technical virtuosity shines through in myriad ways: reflective bike fragments collected from Berlin's streets shimmer in halter tops, while leather jackets are sliced and gathered into playful ruffles.
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