Hermes Showcases Slick Leather Ensembles on Dirt Runway at Paris Fashion Week
Hermes designer Nadege Vanhee presented a fall-winter 2025 collection of glossy coats, dresses and trousers in dark-coloured leather on Saturday, showing the sleek styles on a dirt-covered runway in Paris. Held at the Garde Republicaine, the sprawling stables of the French capital's mounted gendarmes or police, the fashion house built a set with curved walls that resembled a Richard Serra sculpture - but were covered in brown felt. The collection featured a mix of all-black and beige looks, including styles with tassels, quilted panels, and zippers.
- This runway presentation by Hermes highlights the tension between innovation and tradition in high-end fashion, where designers must balance modernity with the rich heritage of luxury brands.
- Will the emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness in upcoming collections lead to a shift away from leather and towards more environmentally conscious materials?