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Hermès Showcases Equestrian-Inspired Elegance at Paris Fashion Week

The Fall-Winter 2025 collection highlights sharp tailoring, versatile leather designs, and innovative layering techniques in a striking equestrian-themed presentation.

Models present creations by designer Nadege Vanhee as part of her Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Hermes during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Models present creations by designer Nadege Vanhee as part of her Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Hermes during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Models present creations by designer Nadege Vanhee as part of her Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Hermes during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Models present creations by designer Nadege Vanhee as part of her Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Hermes during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Overview

  • The Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection was unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, featuring predominantly black ensembles with occasional pops of green, beige, and brown.
  • Creative director Nadège Vanhée drew heavily on equestrian themes, presenting riding boots, saddle-inspired shorts, and horse-girl layering styles.
  • The collection emphasized craftsmanship and versatility, with coats that transformed into blankets and garments featuring adjustable zippers for customizable looks.
  • Felt was a key material in the collection, celebrated for its leather-like flexibility and used in jackets, coats, and other designs.
  • The show took place in a purpose-built venue resembling a horseshoe, with a dirt-covered runway complementing the equestrian aesthetic.