Romance Was Born’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection captures a dreamy interplay of nostalgia, whimsy, and masterful craftsmanship. Presented as a lookbook, the collection revisits the brand’s Spring 2025 runway held at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, transformed into a fantastical 1980s prom-meets-wedding reception. Think pink taffeta, baby’s breath, and a sentimental haze of balloons and romance.

Collaborating with the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, the collection features iconic film stills woven into its designs. Salvaged materials star throughout, with wedding veils reshaped into fluttering skirts adorned with pink bows and faded floral bed sheets reborn as a heart-shaped dress. Nostalgic details abound, from Swiss lace tiers to poetic embroidery by Meaghan Pelham, enhancing pieces with intimate, heartfelt phrases.

Key designs include a shimmering column dress adorned with paillette confetti and a cocktail dress bursting with heart motifs. The absence of daywear signals a focused embrace of occasionwear, reflecting the brand’s refined trajectory. Balancing exuberance with sophistication, the collection celebrates whimsy while remaining rooted in craftsmanship.

As Romance Was Born approaches two decades in fashion, their distinctive blend of humor, sentimentality, and sustainability continues to evolve. Plans to revive wholesale accounts in 2025 and the success of their pop-up boutique hint at a bright future, ensuring their legacy endures.