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A Cosmopolitan Odyssey: Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 Collection Lands in Shanghai

Layered with history, innovation, and global femininity, Nadège Vanhée’s latest Hermès show redefines modern luxury

Por: Rubén Carrillo
FALL WINTER HERMES 2025
The Hermès woman emerged from the soil and stepped onto the bustling pavement of a megacity / Photo Hermès

The Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection reached new heights—both literally and creatively—when Nadège Vanhée presented a second chapter of her seasonal vision in Shanghai. 

 

Set against the glittering skyline of the North Bund Bay along the Huangpu River, the show brought the spirit of global sophistication into vivid life. 

 

Floor-to-ceiling shutters opened to reveal the futuristic towers of Shanghai, as if lifting the curtain on a dream of urban elegance.

 

This wasn’t Hermès’ first attempt at showcasing fashion outside Paris, but it may have been the most ambitious.

Floor-to-ceiling shutters opened to reveal the futuristic towers of Shanghai, as if lifting the curtain on a dream of urban elegance. / Photo Hermes
Floor-to-ceiling shutters opened to reveal the futuristic towers of Shanghai, as if lifting the curtain on a dream of urban elegance. / Photo Hermes

The Evolution of “The Second Chapter”

The Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection first debuted in Paris earlier this year, where models stomped through a spiraling, soil-covered runway in garments that spoke of strength, resilience, and sleek seduction. 

 

In Shanghai, the collection evolved. The Hermès woman emerged from the soil and stepped onto the bustling pavement of a megacity. 

 

The Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection was thus reinterpreted, enriched with eclectic influences and layered styling that told the story of a woman prepared for the world, not just the runway.

In Shanghai, the collection evolved. The Hermès woman emerged from the soil and stepped onto the bustling pavement of a megacity. / Photo Hermes
In Shanghai, the collection evolved. The Hermès woman emerged from the soil and stepped onto the bustling pavement of a megacity. / Photo Hermes

Styling a Global Explorer

Practicality met sophistication as the styling echoed real-life urban navigation. 

 

Sweaters were knotted around the waist, bottle holders crafted in fine leather swung from shoulders, and handbags were worn crossbody for agility. 

 

Even the classic Hermès silhouettes were subtly transformed—sleeves pushed up, garments half-unfastened mid-motion, or featuring modular designs that could adjust on the go. 

 

One standout detail in the Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection was a dazzling pair of boots that caught and reflected the city lights with each step.

Braiding Heritage and Modernity

Central to the Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection was the concept of the braid—both as a physical motif and metaphorical thread. 

 

Drawing from Hermès’ equestrian roots, particularly the intricate plaits seen on horses’ manes, the braid became a design language. 

 

Silk scarves, linings, and textiles featured winding, rope-like embellishments inspired by the Dressage Tressage carré by Virginie Jamin.

 

Vanhée reflected on the symbolism of braiding—of interweaving cultures, experiences, and traditions in a deliberate, patient process.

Drawing from Hermès’ equestrian roots, particularly the intricate plaits seen on horses’ manes, the braid became a design language / Photo Hermes
Drawing from Hermès’ equestrian roots, particularly the intricate plaits seen on horses’ manes, the braid became a design language / Photo Hermes

Designing for a Borderless World

Speaking previously about her creative process, Vanhée revealed her fascination with the lifestyles of women worldwide. 

 

From Sacramento to Hong Kong, she’s inspired by how contemporary women navigate their environments, balancing culture, identity, and expression. 

 

The Hermès Fall-Winter  2025 collection isn’t just about beauty—it’s about building a wearable language that adapts, survives, and seduces, wherever in the world it’s worn.

From Sacramento to Hong Kong, she’s inspired by how contemporary women navigate their environments, balancing culture, identity, and expression. / Photo Hermes
From Sacramento to Hong Kong, Nadège Vanhée’s inspired by how contemporary women navigate their environments, balancing culture, identity, and expression. / Photo Hermes

FAQ – Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 Collection

  • Where did Hermès present its Fall-Winter 2025 collection’s second chapter? In Shanghai, along the Huangpu River, with the city’s skyline as the backdrop.
  • What is the theme of the Hermès Fall-Winter 2025 collection? The collection focuses on a “cosmopolitan explorer,” blending strength, style, and multicultural influences.
  • What symbolic motif appears throughout the collection? The braid, representing Hermès’ equestrian roots and cultural interweaving.
  • How does this collection expand the idea of modern femininity? By celebrating versatility, modular design, and global inspiration tailored to everyday elegance.

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