Alaïa fashion show: a celebration of movement and form

Pieter Mulier continued his exploration of perpetual motion with an Alaïa Summer-Fall 2025 collection in which the body is at the center of every creation. Between sculptural volumes and kinetic inspirations, the show offered a contemporary and poetic vision of clothing.

On March 4, 2025, Alaïa unveiled its new collection in an emblematic venue: the Maison’s headquarters, a brutalist showcase imagined by Vincent Eschalier and bathed in cathedral light. At the heart of the space, sculptures by Mark Manders punctuated the decor, representing fragmented female faces, echoing the metamorphoses of the body through fashion.

The dynamic, undulating aesthetic aesthetic

This season, Pieter Mulier is not looking for a break with the past, but rather for a fluid evolution in the continuity of the inspirations that nourish his work at Alaïa. The collection revisits historic silhouettes, reinterpreting them with a modern, streamlined approach. Dresses with crinolines become tubular, while elements of 1970s design are discreetly infused into the pieces without ever falling into direct quotation.

Silhouettes are composed of second-skin tops, pleated skirts and floating drapes, all structured around bold volumes. A conceptual version of the balaclava frames the face, giving it a sculptural setting.

A duality between protecting and highlighting the body

The idea of the protective cocoon is omnipresent. The body, at once hidden and revealed, evolves in garments that play on contrasts: sinuous jackets, coats inspired by Charles James, and golden rings encircling the waist to create breathability in the back.

Inspired by kinetic art, Mulier introduces hypnotic spirals into textures and embellishments. Dynamic twists run through skirts and dresses, creating an illusion of perpetual motion.

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