“Assertive allure. The figure is wrapped in warm materials; function is a source of strength. Clothes are transformed, craftsmanship resonates, showcasing confident femininity in movement. Clarity of line, straight and distinct. The cut is strong, the shoulders fitted, and the waist cinched. Feminine and masculine intertwine, guided by the precision of know-how.” – Hermès Autumn-Winter 2025
Hermès presented its Autumn-Winter 2025 Women’s Runway Show this past Saturday in Paris, with Nadège Vanhée bringing together prior themes and influences and moving them forward to a clearer, more cohesive vision for womenswear.
The Ready-To-Wear of Hermès Fall 2025
Vanhée’s concept sees a woman confident in herself who is neither afraid of nor encumbered by modern, sometimes complicated femininity. Whereas prior seasons may have generally leaned one way or the other (predominantly masculine or feminine), the vision now is more genuine, without some of her previous exaggerations. It draws on the house’s strengths and savoir-faire to incorporate masculine nuances into women’s ready-to-wear in an organic way.
With this season, we see the acknowledgment that women are not enmeshed in stereotypes of femininity; people are complicated and always changing. We may be more of one or the other, or a completely intertwined mix of the two, at any given moment of the day, season, or even phase of life, and this can be reflected in what we choose to wear.
With its range of slim, tailored leather and/or knit dresses, leather shorts and pants, cozy knit separates, and outerwear ranging from cropped and slim to long and oversized, Vanhée’s AW25 offerings incorporate many pieces that may be distinctively feminine or masculine but also bear influences of both via material, cut, silhouette and/or detail; yet they predominantly do not come across as costume-y, and, with few exceptions, would be easy to incorporate into any modern woman’s wardrobe.
The Bags of Hermès Fall 2025
Hermès’ AW25 runway saw bags of all sizes, from tiny to large, accompanying many of the looks. Styles returning to the runway included the Birkin, Bolide, Della Cavalleria Elan, and Picotin Lock.
Returning Bags of Hermès Fall 2025
The Picotin Lock was presented in leather and wool felt, in soft shades of brown and gray. So too were the Birkins, in both 25cm and 35cm sizes in shades of gray, brown and green.
Birkins were brought out in several other incarnations, such as a 35cm Birkin in Rouge Sellier Barenia leather, another in beloved black Chevre de Coromandel, and others in Togo and Boxcalf. There was also a new Birkin front pocket accessory with two large front patch pockets.
The Bolide was also shown in a range of sizes, in both Epsom and Veau Volynka leather.
The Della Cavalleria Elan was shown in Rouge Sellier Epsom, Foin Tadelakt, and Noir Box Leather
Additionally, Hermès presented at the re-see the Sac Kelly II Sellier Clouté (Studded Mini Kelly bag), this time in blanc.
New Bags of Hermès Fall 2025
Several new bag styles were showcased during the presentation, including:
A slim-profile, small shoulder bag with a firm short strap, designed to be worn on the shoulder and sit under the arm, was shown in Fauve Barenia, and Rouge Sellier, and Vert Foncé Box Leather.
A bucket bag with an oversized trigger clasp, which was shown in Gold, Ecorce and a color which appeared very similar to the long-retired Argile.
A small East-West bag with a two-tone H-clasp and long, adjustable double-length strap, shown in Beton and Gris Pantin Epsom and in Noir, Vert Foncé and Rouge Piment Box Leather.
A small top-handled, hard case bag, with a similar two-tone H-clasp shown in Noir and Foin Tadelakt.
A large Vanity case, with spaces for Hermès beauty products, in Natural Sable Vache Naturel.
Featured image via Vogue Runway
Hmm, their bags this season look so generic
I really like the leather and felt combos. Feels very Swiss…