Cultural fusions mixing Eastern and Western dress, as well as preppy and military styles hit Paris Fashion Weeks menswear shows on their final day. Here are some highlights of spring 2025 collections on Sunday: Under the lofty ceiling of the historic La Poste du Louvre — Paris’ most emblematic Haussmannian post office that was recently renovated — Japanese it-brand Sacai held its latest collection. Designer Chitose Abe, renowned for her approach of “hybridization,” continued to merge disparate elements into singular, eye-catching pieces, making them look like one thing from the front and another from the back.
Twists were evident throughout the show. Pleats — as seen on white, red carpet tuxedo shirts — were creatively reimagined as billowing white floppy tubular skirts and white boho toggle tops. In darker colors, these off-kilter styles channeled a preppy look, complemented by sheeny leather loafers.
Indeed, preppy and military details — Abe’s signatures — were on full display in the funky collection. White shirts, thick-rimmed spectacles, and pinstripes ticked the preppy box; while chunky round shoulders and thick layering ticked the military one. The collection also highlighted Abe’s knack for blending the traditional with the modern.
Denim, colorful patterns, and huggable knits provided a welcome touch of softness against the harder-lined silhouettes. In an age dominated by email and heightened environmental awareness, the fashion industry’s antiq.
