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Paris Fashion Week Favorites: Rick Owens, IM Men’s, Ami and More

This week in Paris it's all about the new menswear collections. IM's show was full of movement, Rick Owens was full of weirdness, and Wales Bonner debuted a collaboration with Theaster Gates.

Join Whitewall to celebrate a week full of cozy knitwear, lots of leather, and thrilling collaborations. This year’s Paris Fashion Week stunned viewers with the excellence of top-notch designers Rick Owens, IM MEN’s, Wales Bonner captivating us with heritage, luxury, and philosophy in fashion.

Meta Campania Collective Captures Contemporary Style

Courtesy of Meta Campania Collective.

Jewel tones, vivid knitwear, and rich luxurious fabrics all come together in the compelling Autumn/ Winter 2025 collection, “Homelands” by Meta Campania Collective. Inspired by childhood family portraits of Co-Founder Jon Strassburg, a beautiful blend of cashmere, corduroy, denim, and Shetland wool reflect the brand’s British heritage and timeless style. This collection masterfully intertwines textures creating mohair double-breasted coats, and crushed velvet dresses for anyone to enjoy. An exciting peak at the new “Frame” bag displays its unique structure inspired by the corners protectors of a frame. Continuing the playfulness of material, the bag features brass hardware, calf leather, and goose down padding. The cozy looks were showcased with music by Joseph Schiano di Lombo performing his piece, “Homelands.”

Wales Bonner Artisanal Autumn Collection

Courtesy of Wales Bonner.
Courtesy of Wales Bonner.

In an exciting collaboration with Theater Gates’s ongoing project “The Black Image Corporation,” this collection from Wales Bonner transforms the studio into setting, celebrating the cultural impact of Black women. Iconic archives of Moneta Sleet Jr. and Isaac Sutton from the Johnson Publishing Company are reimagined as striking prints on sturdy denim jacquards. The collection blends European heritage with Afro-Atlantic essence, featuring meticulously crafted garments of wool, deep navy velvets, studded leather boots, suede flats, and rhythmic knitwear. Collaboration doesn’t end there, in partnership with Adidas Originals sleek leather bowling bags and luxury athletic pieces are styled to perfection.

Rick Owens Presents a Concordian Journey

Rick Owens Courtesy of Rick Owens.
Rick Owens Courtesy of Rick Owens.

Named “Concordians”, this collection reflects 22 years of travel to Concordia, a small Italian town, where isolation and immersion in industrial rhythm inspired a journey toward something unique and extraordinary. Key pieces include thermal long johns in part wool and viscose blends, handwoven leather skirts and boots, and custom Rimowa luggage with a bronzed exterior. Collaborations with designers like Victor Clavelly and Matisse di Maggio introduce exaggerated, avant-garde silhouettes. Rick Owens prioritizes sustainability with denim treatments using recycled water, and luxurious responsibly sourced, bleached alligator and vegetable-tanned calf leather adding texture and depth to garments. The collection celebrates masterful minimalism, craftsmanship, and the power of person and thoughtful design. The track Heroes by David Bowie is played during the show in the English, German, and French versions emphasizing the mysterious, weird, and wonderful ways of Owens. 

IM MEN’s Philosophy of A Piece of Cloth

Issey Miyake Courtesy of IM Men.
Issey Miyake Courtesy of IM Men.

“FLY WITH IM MEN,” is a captivating reinvitalized collection originally launched in 2021 titled, “IM MEN.” Born from IM MEN’s philosophy of “a piece of cloth,” the Autumn/Winter 2025 show explores the possibilities fabric provides. In collaboration with artist Tokujin Yoshiioka, a moving installation showcased a relationship between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The show took place at the Le Réfectoire des Cordeliers in Paris, presenting garments made with no excess left over. The collection included series titled, Flat Drape, Wall, Heron, Switch, Metallic Ultra Boa, and Kasuri each made with unique processes and materials. From suede made partly from sugarcane molasses to 100% plant-based nylon fiber created from castor and corn, this collection pushes design boundaries with its transcending construction techniques in true Miyake fashion. 

Ami’s Casual Chic

Ami Courtesy of Ami.
Ami Courtesy of Ami.

Ami’s Fall/Winter 25 fashion show embraced intimacy and theatricality within a raw, early 20th-century post office building in Paris. The collection, blending casual elegance with sophisticated ease, highlighted versatile silhouettes for both men and women.  Founder and Creative Director, Alexandre Mattiussi,  images the collection as, “ a celebration of balance: romance meets elegance, elegance meets casualness.” Live music by Caleb Arredondo created a warm atmosphere, complemented by soft lighting that evoked serenity. Signature pieces included the Mimi bag, with its chic clasp, and the Étienne shopping bag, crafted from supple, unlined leather. Footwear ranged from bold knitted sock boots to textured loafers, while jewelry played with playful pastel hues and medieval influences, defining a laid back yet refined urban spirit.

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Featured image credits: Courtesy of Issey Miyake.

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