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Runway Revolution: 10 Fashion Moments That Defined 2024
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- Fashion Blogger -
As fashion enthusiasts prepare for the excitement of the upcoming fashion month, speculation is swirling about creative director Jonathan Anderson’s next steps. The designer, known for his groundbreaking work with Loewe and his eponymous label JW Anderson, is noticeably absent from the upcoming men’s fashion show schedule. This decision has sparked rumors that Anderson may be poised to take on a new creative role, potentially at Dior.
2024 was a year of striking innovation and captivating trends in the fashion world. From established fashion weeks to groundbreaking campaigns and exhibitions, the industry showcased its dynamism and creativity. Here's a curated list of 10 of the most noteworthy events and campaigns that shaped the fashion landscape in 2024:
- Maison Margiela Artisanal Spring 2024
- Alaïa Spring 2025
- Dries Van Noten Spring 2025 Menswear
- Coperni's Disneyland Paris Show
- Ralph Lauren's Hamptons Event
- Saint Laurent Fall 2024
- Martine Rose Fall 2024
- Hodakova Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
- Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
- Prada’s ‘Villains’ Runway, A Catwalk Cast of Hollywood’s Antiheroes
Maison Margiela Artisanal Spring 2024
Maison Margiela's Artisanal Spring 2024 collection was a captivating display of avant-garde creativity and upcycled fashion. Presented under the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, the show was bathed in the light of the first full moon of the year, adding to the collection's ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere. Creative Director John Galliano drew inspiration from black-and-white imagery of 1920s Parisian life by Brassaï, as well as painter Kees Van Dongen, to create a collection that explored the ritual of dressing and the fragility of focus.
The collection featured garments crafted from discarded objects, showcasing the brand's commitment to sustainability and its ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Dresses fashioned from faded petals, godets, rosettes, and ruching illustrated the degeneration of detail that occurs when an image is imitated, while bodysuits aquarelled in tulle evoked the fauvist grammar of Kees Van Dongen. Doll-like details appeared in the latter half of the collection, juxtaposing against the darker, deconstructed creations of the first half. Light blue gingham dresses and tweed skirt-suits created through the innovative technique of rétrécirage (partially shrinking garments) added a coquettish touch.
The collection featured garments crafted from discarded objects, showcasing the brand's commitment to sustainability and its ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Dresses fashioned from faded petals, godets, rosettes, and ruching illustrated the degeneration of detail that occurs when an image is imitated, while bodysuits aquarelled in tulle evoked the fauvist grammar of Kees Van Dongen. Doll-like details appeared in the latter half of the collection, juxtaposing against the darker, deconstructed creations of the first half. Light blue gingham dresses and tweed skirt-suits created through the innovative technique of rétrécirage (partially shrinking garments) added a coquettish touch.
Alaïa Spring 2025
Alaïa's Spring 2025 collection was a celebration of simplicity, modernity, and form. Presented in the iconic rotunda of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the collection marked a unique creative exchange and a historical moment for the Maison. This was the first time a fashion collection was shown in the museum's rotunda, reflecting the strong connection between Alaïa and New York City.
Inspired by the museum's spiraling architecture, Creative Director Pieter Mulier created sculptural garments that played with form and movement. Geometric shapes animated around the form: circles, squares, spirals of fabric wrapping the body in double-face cashmere, fine knit, sculpted poplin, and silk taffeta. The collection evoked a sense of American sportswear, with its ease and practicality, and a purity, an idea of freedom, of body and of spirit.
In a nod to Azzedine Alaïa's minimalist approach, the collection did without zippers or buttons, opting instead for the fabric's inherent properties and expert tailoring to create form-fitting silhouettes. Some pieces seemed suspended, held in position by imperceptible internal structures, like magic tricks.
Alaïa's Spring 2025 collection showcased the power of minimalist design and the enduring appeal of classic silhouettes, creating a wardrobe that is both sophisticated and effortlessly chic.
Dries Van Noten Spring 2025 Menswear
Dries Van Noten's Spring 2025 menswear collection marked the celebrated Belgian designer's final show. Presented in Paris, the collection was a vibrant and emotional showcase of his signature style, featuring innovative tailoring, bold prints, and a masterful blend of textures and colors. The collection was inspired by contemporary Belgian artist Edith Dekyndt, who considers time and the transformation of materials across her body of work.
Silhouettes offered a continuum of connection, encompassing ideas developed from classical to innovative, attesting to craft and color. Emphasis was placed on the sartorial fabrication of double and single-breasted suits and coats in softly structured, elongated silhouettes. Organza tops and pants floated in transparent volumes.
Nature was a central theme in the prints, with exotic flowers reimagined in bold, abstract forms. These prints ranged from realistic florals to blurred patterns, often clashing and converging to form unique hybrid motifs. The natural world was remixed and reinterpreted—bold full-coverage prints stood side by side with delicate jacquard piping that mimicked the sinuous curves of a python.
Dries Van Noten's final collection was a fitting tribute to his legacy, showcasing his enduring influence on menswear and his ability to create clothes that are both timeless and contemporary.
Coperni's Disneyland Paris Show
Coperni's show at Disneyland Paris was a groundbreaking event that seamlessly blended fashion and technology. Held on September 30, 2024, the show transformed the iconic theme park into a runway, marking the first-ever Fashion Week show held at the magical destination. Designers Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant, the creative duo behind Coperni, titled the collection "A Celebration of Youth, Nostalgia, and Imagination," drawing inspiration from their own childhood memories of Disney and their optimistic vision for the future.
Set against the backdrop of the enchanting Sleeping Beauty Castle, the show unfolded in three distinct acts, each capturing a different facet of the Disney-Coperni collaboration. The first act, "park tribes," was a celebration of youth and naïveté, with vintage Disney T-shirts mixed in with modern iterations, sparkle remixed with denim, and very lightly worn Victoriana accents. The second act, "villains," featured a theatrical clatter of thunder and lightning, with Irina Shayk in a cut-away leather trench and Paloma Elsesser in a grunge-glam black slip. The final act, "princesses," concluded with ruffles and pink, featuring more classic silhouettes, balloon-sleeved bodysuits, pastel minidresses, and pieces adorned with butterflies emerging from their cocoons.
Coperni's Disneyland Paris show demonstrated the power of collaboration and the potential of technology to enhance the fashion experience, creating a truly unforgettable spectacle.
Ralph Lauren's Hamptons Event
Ralph Lauren's Hamptons event was an exclusive gathering that celebrated timeless American style and elegance. Held on September 5, 2024, at Khalily Stables in Bridgehampton, the event showcased the designer's enduring influence on fashion and his ability to create a lifestyle brand that transcends trends.
The Hamptons served as both the setting and the design influence for the Spring 2025 Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, and Polo Ralph Lauren lines, including childrenswear. The collection embodied coastal sophistication, with louche draping inspired by the region's rugged shoreline, all in a color palette of white and blue, "echoing the pristine sandy beaches, expansive cerulean skies, and the depths of the Atlantic Ocean".
The event featured a runway show and a hospitality experience, with a faithful recreation of The Polo Bar, complete with brass-topped bar, matching lanterns, and silver champagne bowls. Guests included First Lady Jill Biden, Stefano Tonchi, Tom Hiddleston, Jude Law, Usher, Laura Dern, Joey King, and Naomi Watts. Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington took to the catwalk.
Ralph Lauren's Hamptons event was a testament to the enduring appeal of classic American style and the power of creating a brand that embodies a distinct lifestyle and aesthetic.
Saint Laurent Fall 2024
Saint Laurent's Fall 2024 show was a captivating display of audacious sensuality and sheer elegance. Held at Place Jacques Rueff in Paris, the show explored the use of see-through fabrics in a daring and provocative way, inspired by the "Transparencies" exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Paris.
The collection challenged conventional notions of style, with sheer blouses, pencil skirts, and draped dresses that clung and flowed just below the knee. The palette was deep and mysterious, with midnight blues, sultry burgundies, and forest greens. Accessories played a pivotal role, adding layers of texture and intrigue with thin belts in burgundy patent leather or adorned with gilded chain links.
Saint Laurent's Fall 2024 collection was a bold statement of individuality and freedom, pushing the boundaries of fashion and challenging conventional notions of style.
Martine Rose Fall 2024
Martine Rose's Fall 2024 collection was a bold and subversive take on streetwear, blending athletic influences with a focus on individual expression. Presented in Paris, the collection was inspired by the 1980s punk attitude and celebrated community, empowerment, and individual expression.
The collection featured motocross-inspired leather jackets and pants, down puffer jackets, velour tracksuits, and sweaters. Reversible denim trucker jackets, available in two colorways, were paired with matching denim cargo pants, adding an urban edge to the collection. Brushed pinstripes and pilled bobbly outerwear materials made an appearance with dusted rodeo leathers and fluid pleather.
Martine Rose's Fall 2024 collection challenged the boundaries of streetwear, demonstrating the potential of unconventional design and a focus on individuality to create a fresh and exciting aesthetic.
Hodakova Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
Hodakova's Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 collections captivated audiences with their unique blend of sustainability and modern design. Designer Ellen Hodakova Larsson, winner of the 2024 LVMH Prize for Young Designers, showcased her innovative approach to upcycling, transforming vintage finds and deadstock materials into unique and compelling creations.
The Fall 2024 collection, titled "PERFECT," was presented in Paris and challenged the conventional pursuit of perfection, inspired by the ideal forms of Plato. The collection questioned the worth of chasing perfection when true beauty and authenticity might lie in the imperfect and the unpolished aspects of life.
The Spring/Summer 2025 collection, titled "Conventional Collection," was also presented in Paris and offered a new vision of elegance by transforming the mundane into high fashion. Larsson breathed new life into ordinary objects, turning simplicity into a radical force of creativity.
Hodakova's collections demonstrated the potential of sustainable fashion to be both innovative and aesthetically captivating, pushing the boundaries of upcycling and challenging conventional notions of luxury.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
The return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2024 was a highly anticipated event that generated significant excitement in the fashion world. Held in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15, the show marked a renewed focus on inclusivity and body positivity.
The show was promoted as an opportunity for Victoria's Secret to showcase its efforts to work with plus-size, transgender, and disabled women. Seven models with disabilities, including wheelchair users and visually impaired models, participated in the casting, reflecting the brand's new inclusive focus.
The show featured some of the brand's veteran runway stars, including models Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Behati Prinsloo, and Candice Swanepoe. The front row was also stacked with celebrities such as musicians Cardi B, Ice Spice, Queen Latifah, and Tyga, stylist Law Roach, plus fashion designers Joseph Altuzarra, Jenna Lyons, and LaQuan Smith.
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show's comeback signaled a shift in the industry's perception of beauty and a celebration of diverse body types and representations.
Prada’s ‘Villains’ Runway, A Catwalk Cast of Hollywood’s Antiheroes
Prada's Fall 2012 menswear show, which featured a cast of Hollywood actors known for their villainous roles, resurfaced and went viral in 2024. The show, originally presented during Milan Fashion Week, featured actors like Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Adrien Brody, and Tim Roth, each embodying a different archetype of cinematic villainy. The show's unexpected casting and its exploration of the darker side of masculinity captured the imagination of audiences, sparking discussions about the evolving relationship between fashion and celebrity culture.
Prada's 'Villains' runway was a bold and unconventional move that challenged traditional notions of masculinity and celebrity endorsement, demonstrating the power of unexpected collaborations to generate buzz and redefine fashion narratives.
From Maison Margiela's upcycled masterpieces to Coperni's technologically infused spectacle at Disneyland Paris, designers challenged conventions and redefined the fashion landscape. 2024 set a high bar for innovation and inclusivity in fashion, leaving us eager to see what 2025 holds. Will upcycled fashion continue its rise, transforming discarded materials into haute couture? Will technology further integrate with runway shows, creating immersive experiences that blur the lines between physical and digital? And will the industry continue its push towards greater representation, embracing diversity in all its forms?
One thing is certain: designers will continue pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and using their platforms to spark conversations. We can expect bold experimentation with silhouettes, colors, and textures, alongside a continued focus on sustainability and ethical practices.
Ultimately, 2025 promises another exciting year of evolution and revolution in the fashion world. We can't wait to witness the creative visions, groundbreaking collaborations, and unexpected trends that will shape the industry in the months to come.
