
Published 14 October 2025
The latest runway shows were the most exciting we’ve seen for many seasons, marking a new positivity and rigour amongst designers and brands recently beset by ennui and disenchantment amongst luxury consumers. The outcomes? Grown-up aesthetics and an emphasis on quality and craftsmanship, both fitting of high-end fashion, as well as an optimistic lightness of touch that potentially heralds fresh beginnings for a beleaguered industry.



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