Hermès presented the second chapter of its Women’s Fall-Winter 2025 collection at North Bund Bay, Shanghai.
The show, directed by Artistic Director of Women’s Ready-to-Wear, Nadège Vanhée, took place in a modular, temporary structure set against the city’s skyline and the Huangpu River.
The setting aimed to reflect Shanghai’s identity as a city in flux, where heritage and innovation coexist. Pivoting panels offered views of the Lujiazui financial district, while the river served as a mirror to the urban energy surrounding the event.
The collection focused on the idea of a cosmopolitan, modern woman as someone at ease between city life and nature. The garments blended sophistication with functional design, creating silhouettes that were sleek, layered and practical. Modularity was a core element, with clothing designed to adapt through folding, turning and zipping, echoing the movement of everyday life.
A central motif of the collection was the braid, a longstanding Hermès symbol. This was reinterpreted from the Dressage Tressage silk carré designed by Virginie Jamin and appeared across the collection in both structural and decorative elements. It underscored themes of continuity, craftsmanship and reinvention.
The house’s equestrian roots were visible throughout, with poncho sweaters and long coats derived from the traditional riding blanket. These were rendered in double-faced cashmere and often lined with removable Dressage Tressage panels, offering flexibility for different conditions or occasions.
Sportswear influences were introduced through technical features and textured detailing. Garments included cord embellishments, quilted leathers and braiding, along with weave patterns referencing French bistro chairs. The use of colour ranged from earthy, equestrian-inspired tones to more expressive reds, oranges, lilac, clay white and navy, balancing natural warmth with urban intensity.
