On the occasion of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, Whitewall voyages through the presentations that unfurled as a narrative fantasia of honed heritage and bright, new horizons. Here, we spotlight the transcendent brands Berluti, Acne Studios, Dries Van Noten, and MARANT.
Berluti Raises a Toast to its 130th Anniversary at Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation
Courtesy of Berluti.
Courtesy of Berluti.
Masterful French maison Berluti raised a bubbly toast to its 130th anniversary and re-grounded its perceptive vision in the realm of Phylogeny. The organic doctrine referring to fresh branches which grow anew from a fundamental tree is placed central to the Berluti ethos, recognizing its illustrious heritage in fine leather craftsmanship. Guests gathered inside legendary drawing rooms of the Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation to take a closer look at the brand’s three stylish domains. The historic Démesure shoe finds a valiant heir in the Mont Thabor line with revitalized angles and dashing patina hues, while the Forestière jacket transforms into a workwear must-have in short and elongated iterations. Finally, the Périple bag simply sings in full-grain Venezia Softy leather.
Acne Studios’ Classic and Cutting-Edge FW25 Menswear Presentation
Courtesy of Acne Studios.
Courtesy of Acne Studios.
Acne Studios lauded classic and cutting-edge menswear for its FW25 presentation, bringing the two together in a symphony of fierce sartorialism. Invigorated by the duality of any given hero, a tempting color palette rich in rust, denim blue, marl grey, and soft pink unfolded in tailored garments and serene sportswear. The innovative brand had us beguiled by refreshed silhouettes, debuting a 5-pocket denim fit and enveloping shearlings. A myriad of motifs and materials such as pinstripe viscose, robust corduroy, and checked wool made way for signature accessories: namely the embossed leather Camero bag and a bonnet in the soaring style of a vintage flight hat.
Dries Van Noten Studio Invokes the Storytelling of William S. Burroughs
Courtesy of Dries Van Noten, photo by Willy Vanderperre.
Courtesy of Dries Van Noten, photo by Willy Vanderperre.
Born from the soulful artistry of Dries Van Noten Studio and spearheaded by Creative Director Julian Klausner, the autumn/winter 25 collection unfurled as a narrative fantasia. Commencing with the 1971 William S. Burroughs novel The Wild Boys, deeply referencing Director Bertand Mandico’s 2017 film adaptation, as well as invoking Willy Vanderperre’s evocative photographs, a soft yet searing collection revealed itself. The virtues of youth, sailor allusions, and romantic yearnings played out in the leather biker jacket adorned with florals, the oxblood cavalino trench with storm flaps, and the endless tweed peacoat. An unforgettable coat in duchesse satin was lifted to a noble status with historical puffed sleeves, topped off with crinoline construction in sensual burgundy satin duchesse bonded intimately with wool gabardine.
MARANT’s Artist-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Collection
Courtesy of MARANT.
Courtesy of MARANT.
MARANT’s artist-inspired fall/winter 2025 collection was as luxurious as it was limitless, with timeless shades of beige, rust, grey, and black making ample room for the shine of pink and lilac. The contemporary MARANT gentleman is a genre-defying force, as comfortable in the sportiness of a puffy jacket as he is in the sleekness of the patinated leather overshirt. Easing into paint splattered denim begins his day on an imaginative note, and afternoon meetings taken in a brushed mohair sweater and baroudeur pants spell cool and collected confidence. Interludes of freedom find form in tennis-striped flannels, recalling French luminaries of the 1970s, while pieces with a rock and roll outlook collide ideally with raw denim and amorous embroidery.
