Opposing Forces: Saint Laurent FW25’s Seductive Clash of Contrasts

Saint Laurent has always been a house of dualities – sophistication paired with an edge, heritage alongside defiance, and moderation mixed with extravagance. In the Men’s Winter 2025 collection, Anthony Vaccarello embraces this contrast and turns it into a language of seduction. Precise tailoring flirts with an unexpected extravagance, the rigidity of form transitions into graceful motion, and remnants of the past hover around, even as the future comes into focus.

With the stunning Bourse de Commerce as the backdrop, the event felt like a subtle dialogue across different time periods. The venue’s modern design was contrasted by luxurious parquet flooring and the shimmering light of crystal chandeliers, paying homage to the brand’s haute couture roots. The collection mirrored this theme, merging Yves Saint Laurent’s traditional menswear styles with a touch of dark glamour. Picture sharply tailored double-breasted jackets softened with feather accents, sleek silhouettes paired with thigh-high leather boots, and an atmosphere that balanced between order and disorder.

This was Saint Laurent at its most intoxicating — a masterclass in contradiction, showing that the most powerful statements are frequently those that exist between opposing forces.

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