GCDS Spring Summer 2025 collection fashion show

by Editor - 00:00:00

Giuliano Calza debuted his Spring Summer 2025 collection, "Flowers of the Concrete," to the lively remix of "Everything is Romantic," created especially for the presentation by Charli XCX. The rebellious "L.O.V.E." sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan, which stood proudly outside the Italian stock exchange palace, set the tone for a collection inspired by strong women. Calza channelled the "stubborn energy" of modern pop icons like Charli XCX and Bianca Censori to create designs that are simultaneously defiant and influential.

The collection was an homage to the symbolic flowers that emerge in adversity, signifying resilient women who navigate and mould their surroundings. Calza highlighted this contrast by combining more opulent sartorial creations with readily replicable fan favourites, such as V-shaped elasticated tops created from recycled T-shirts. These featured bombers, voluminous minidresses, and pencil skirts made of duchesse satin, all in a whimsical colour scheme of vivid oranges, purples, and various shades of green, including his trademark "Brat green."

GCDS Spring Summer 2025 collection fashion show

The collection featured subtle references to pop culture, such as a yellow Hello Kitty bikini that peeked out from a little dress's geometric neckline. Calza's love of opposites was embodied by the hyper-pop bodysuits and sheer knitwear that contrasted with the voluptuous curves. The contrast between edgy street style and couture-esque refinement perfectly encapsulated his continued investigation into pop culture, where speciality influences frequently transform into widely accepted trends.

Overall, the collection added a more sophisticated touch to Calza's characteristic pop aesthetic while honouring the strong spirit of women who, like flowers in concrete, flourish in the face of adversity.