Niccolò Pasqualetti’s collection delves into the interplay of darkness and light, refining his exploration of ethereal transparency with a newfound depth for Fall Winter 2025-2026. Inspired by the stark elegance of Giacometti’s sculptures, Pasqualetti sculpts silhouettes that embrace both structure and fluidity, creating a narrative of quiet radiance emerging from shadow.

A monochrome palette sets the tone, with black taking center stage as a study in contrast—at times austere, at times adorned with opulent embellishments. A leather dress, both severe and glamorous, exudes modern sophistication, while a luminous white gown paired with asymmetric knits offers a softer, introspective counterpoint. Throughout, the designer's signature asymmetry adds an element of controlled spontaneity.

Blurring the boundaries between jewelry and garment design, Pasqualetti adorns silhouettes with unexpected textural accents. A sculptural ruff crafted from wooden beads transforms a sleek leather trouser look into an artful composition, while antique perfume bottles integrated into necklaces add a whisper of ephemeral beauty. Elsewhere, pewter-shine openwork fabrics and a shimmering column dress evoke dappled light filtering through medieval tracery, reinforcing the collection’s luminous undertones.

Pasqualetti’s fascination with materiality takes shape in armor-like constructions—a tabard dress fastened with snap details, suede tops assembled from geometric panels, and ruffled leather vests that reimagine softness in unexpected ways. Utility remains a subtle presence, with cargo trousers anchoring the collection’s more experimental silhouettes.

While the season’s deeper, somber hues shift Pasqualetti’s vision toward a more introspective space, his exploration of contrasts—between restraint and opulence, structure and fluidity—continues to define his evolving aesthetic. In Radiance in the Shadows, Pasqualetti offers a poetic meditation on the beauty found within contrast, where darkness does not obscure light but rather reveals its quiet brilliance.