Mugler Provides a 'Sharp' Look Towards The Future For Paris Fashion Week
Graphic by Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez
If looks can kill then Mugler’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection would be a contender due to their sharp silhouettes, shoes and bangs that were shown Thursday evening during the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week.
The 29-look collection, creatively directed by designer Casey Cadwallader, debuted at the Parisian concert hall, Le Trianon, a ballroom that added an intimate layer to this presentation.
This collection marks 50 years of the French Fashion House, a huge accomplishment and something worth celebrating during PFW. Cadwallader was inspired by Mugler classics (mainly suiting) and reimagined them into a modern twist for a new generation of fashion lovers.
Ever since 2018, Cadwallader has led the brand through extravagant, theatrical shows that continue founder Thierry Mugler’s footsteps through a current, Gen-Z lens.
Even though Mugler is known to have cinematic-like fashion shows that focus on the models and their strong presence, Cadwallader wants the focus to be solely on the clothes. The natural lighting provides a different look at the brand and a better view of the moneymaker – the clothing of course!
Attendees included American singer Normani, Brazilian singer Anitta, American stylist Law Roach and American dancer Honey Balenciaga and they awaited excitedly as the show was about to begin.
American model Colin Jones opened up the show while wearing a sharp black bang that covers the eyes, pearl earrings, an extremely precise black blazer with side pockets and a pearl button, a mini black handbag and pointed platform black pumps with a pearl detail near the ankle section. This look provides a close look at the detail and attention that is done within the house.
As models walked to electronic beats, blacks, accessories and fascinating silhouettes made their way down the catwalk and many were in awe.
For once, you could finally see what makes up a Mugler garment and see how it moves under natural lighting, a change that benefits the clothing rather than moving it to the side.
Multiple shades of green, menswear and whites now take the place of the runway through interesting sculptural and illusion pieces, dresses and the chicest bomber jackets.
Halfway through the collection, a sudden change to the clothes is made. Look 20 shows a model wearing a bedazzled Mugler raincoat. The stunning piece made its first appearance on the runway and made many heads turn.
Sharp tailoring through suiting, denim ensembles and corset-like tops hones in the house tradition: precise cuts and outlines will make many want to aspire to be a Mugler woman (and now man, too!)
Regardless of lighting, the final look of the collection will guarantee a lot of jaw-drops. The model wears a pair of black earrings, a black dress that looks like fabric that has been bunched up together and shows some skin as well as a pair of sharp platform black pumps to beautifully close the show.
While the show closed, a remix of American singer Cassie’s 2006 debut hit single “Me & U” played and provided a great contrast to what the collection was made up of.
As Cadwallader stepped onto the runway, he received applause from guests while sporting diamond earrings, two gold necklaces, a black t-shirt and button-up, a silver watch, black slacks and army green and black mountain shoes.
By and large, Mugler showed us that it is okay to change things up and go to a different setting. The 50th anniversary mark might mean a new era for the fashion house and I can’t wait to see what work will be done to innovate this special brand in the future.