Rabanne fashion show: the art of protection and unveiling

Julien Dossena signs a Rabanne collection in which intimacy is protected and revealed in subtle touches, playing on the contrast between concealment and brilliance.

On March 6, in the solemn setting of UNESCO, Rabanne unveiled his Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collection, an ode to the preservation of what is precious. The invitation featured a silver key, a symbol of what can be sealed or unlocked. A metaphor that takes on its full meaning in a wardrobe where each piece oscillates between protection and controlled unveiling.

Between modesty and affirmation

In a subtle play of superimpositions, Julien Dossena imagines fur coats partially covered in plastic, blazers with double fastenings, or lace dresses concealed beneath transparent trench coats. Clothing becomes a barrier, not to hide, but to defer the appearance of the body, revealing it in fragments and at just the right moment.

This reflection on intimacy is also expressed in the very structure of the pieces. Some pieces reveal glittering linings or fur details only when the movement of the models allows. An alternation between restraint and flamboyance, where the garment plays the role of a showcase.

Assuming duality

The idea of a wardrobe oscillating between formal and expressive runs through the entire collection. The perfect example: a structured coat with a serious fall, but split at the hem to reveal mobile fur elements. It’s Rabanne’s way of questioning body image in society: how do you combine professional appearance with inner richness?

True to the house’s DNA, metal and silver reflections are invited into this dance of the hidden-revealed. A dressing room like a sanctuary, where each silhouette chooses its moment to blossom. In this way, Rabanne celebrates the mastery of the visible, the discreet radiance of a luxury that can be tamed, and the power of expectation.

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