Conner Ives Fall/Winter 2025-2026: A Love Letter to Nostalgic Rebellion
For Fall/Winter 2025-2026, Conner Ives continued his exploration of American nostalgia, subculture, and contemporary femininity, crafting a collection that felt both deeply personal and universally resonant. Presented at London Fashion Week, the show was a cinematic ode to youthful rebellion—think vintage Americana filtered through a modern, offbeat lens.
Ives’ signature upcycled aesthetic took center stage, with repurposed fabrics transformed into effortlessly cool silhouettes. Slouchy, oversized varsity jackets were layered over sequined slip dresses, while hand-patched denim and reworked graphic tees paid homage to DIY counterculture. Elsewhere, prairie-inspired lace, silk scarves, and washed-out florals evoked a dreamy, almost cinematic quality—like faded Polaroids of a bygone era.
Outerwear played with proportions, from cocoon-like puffer coats to elongated leather trenches with a well-worn patina. Accessories—chunky knits, beaded chokers, and oversized tote bags—leaned into the collection’s offbeat, thrift-shop meets high-fashion sensibility.
With a keen eye for storytelling and an unwavering commitment to sustainability, Ives once again blurred the lines between past and present, crafting a collection that celebrated individuality, memory, and the art of reinvention.
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