Ronald Van Der Kemp SS25: Upcycled Couture with Theatrical Grandeur

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 Returning to Paris after commemorating his 10-year milestone in New York, Ronald van der Kemp reaffirmed his couture prowess with a Spring Summer 2025 collection that fused resourcefulness with unbridled extravagance. Titled Let the Sun Shine In, the show radiated nostalgia and energy, drawing inspiration from Parisian fashion’s golden age of the ’70s and ’80s while celebrating the boundless potential of upcycled couture.
Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show
Staged at the Dutch ambassador’s residence, the show opened with La Reine Soleil (The Sun Queen), a dazzling tiered mermaid gown crafted from golden Thai silks that fanned out like celestial rays. The finale echoed this solar motif, featuring swirling sculptural forms meticulously shaped from rare fabric archives—an ode to van der Kemp’s ability to transform discarded materials into couture marvels.
Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show
His mastery of reinvention was evident in striking compositions: a black braided leather sweater exuded raw edge, while a checkerboard-patterned skirt repurposed from a Kuba wall hanging displayed an artisanal touch. An Ottoman silk jacket with folkloric embroidery outlined by dimensional “tusks” offered a nod to heritage craftsmanship, while a daring bustier—constructed from a boat flag and adorned with chains and charms—epitomized his signature fusion of storytelling and couture.
Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show
Beyond individual pieces, the collection’s true impact lay in its full ensembles. A slightly askew tuxedo exuded avant-garde elegance, while a Matisse-inspired gown composed of interwoven fabric strips showcased artistic abstraction. A black coat with voluminous smocked sleeves, intricately hand-embellished with 3,000 beads, paired with a sculptural visor, hinted at a futuristic vision born from historical elements.
Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show
As Ronald van der Kemp steps into his next decade, his unwavering commitment to sustainable couture remains as daring as ever—proving that upcycled fashion can be as audacious, glamorous, and theatrical as its traditional counterpart.
Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show

Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show

Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show

Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show

Ronald Van Der Kemp Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Show

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