Gucci Fall 2025 Collection
For its Fall 2025 collection, Gucci presented Continuum, a show that reflected both its storied legacy and the uncertainty of its future, following the abrupt departure of Sabato De Sarno after less than two years as creative director. With sales down 24% in the last quarter, the brand finds itself at a crossroads, awaiting its next leader.
The collection was an amalgamation of past Gucci aesthetics, drawing from the minimalist elegance of Tom Ford’s era to the maximalist extravagance of Alessandro Michele. This contrast was reinforced by a live orchestra and an original score by Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz.
On the runway, womenswear blended femininity with subtle rebellion—delicate lace tops and bras were layered under boxy wool coats, while shimmering accessories in unconventional colors played with the tension between good taste and kitsch. The lineup included boldly colored tailored coats, a striking cardigan embroidered with silver thread, and sleek pencil skirts with daring slits.
Menswear echoed the same fabrics and styles, with slim, refined tailoring and unexpected details, such as small slits at the back of trousers, subtly exposing the Achilles tendon, accentuated by soft leather mules. Tweed coats with speckled patterns in hues like butter yellow and mauve blurred gender lines, reinforcing the collection’s fluidity.
Despite its polished execution, the collection felt more like a transitional effort than a bold new direction. The industry is already speculating on who will take the helm, with names like Hedi Slimane, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and John Galliano circulating.
While Gucci’s heritage remains undeniable, the show’s best moments came when fashion urgency took center stage—a red velvet suit, a green silk blouse, and a white jersey dress with cutouts, all exuding a confident, androgynous sophistication.
