Paris week started with a futuristic aesthetic yesterday as Victor Weinsanto kick started the fashion affair. His new Fall/Winter 2025 collection “Complètement Givré” intended to emphasize the atmosphere of an extremely chilly Winters day – however some of the pieces the models strutted in may not be so practical in these temperatures.
Mini skirts and corsets were a large part of this avant-garde collection pieced with matching sharp heels and a busty look into this Winter. These evening wear designs left guests stunned as they juxtaposed the conventiant, weather-accurate designs that are classically shown. However, Weinsanto did partly still consider the gloomy, wintertime weather that Europeans face – some models strutted the studio-like runway in cream coloured fur jackets, paired with chunky ‘don’t you talk to me’ sunglasses that blocked out their whole faces and lift the pinky, red lip that was applied.
Weinsanto also dipped his toes into wedding attire within this contemporary collection. This left models walking down the aisle corseted up with grand headwear and structural fashion design. A mesh wedding dress, although particularly unique, pictured grace and artistry as it flowed down the catwalk. Weinsanto described this as an “iceberg”. The second dress had a trailing veil that swept the floor with an excessive head garment that left the model looking like an ice princess within her finery.
When it came to accessories, there was a noticeable limitation with any sort of handbag to accompany the looks, leaving the models empty handed – minus one who walked the runway holding a white heel as her bag replacement. Chunky, silver bracelets were worn with many of the looks adding an extra eye-catching glimmer within the fashion space. As well as statement earrings and diameter necklaces to add to the innovative glamour.
The hair and makeup department also decided to add to this frosty collection, aiding in creating the bold scene. Models had clumpy eyelashes with touches of thick, white mascara upon them creating the dramatic look that occurs when one is exposed to extreme temperatures and our body reacts. The models without this eye makeup instead had silver eyeshadow painted upon them. This ashen colour palette complemented the metallic corsets, dresses and jackets that were being worn.
Stone coloured denim pieces also made an appearance within this collection. A signature denim item was a dress that didn’t have arm holes and left the model looking like she was wearing a jean cloak. As well as a baggy-fit pair of jeans in this same edgy wash – a more flattering choice out of the two.
Overall this collection was a curation of structural garments that left models in unique flattery and upcoming trends. The dimly lit runway helped to create this cool (referring to temperature and aesthetic) fashion space and ex-ballet dancer Victor Weinsanto has clearly – and successfully – poured his creative talents into another aspect of life.
