Couture is the highest form of the fashion arts. The drama, the mood, the hand-made artistry seem so mesmerizing. Now, Couture Week 2025 marked a dramatic shift in how we think about clothing. Beyond fabrics and silhouettes, designers embraced the concept of Movement, garments that capture a living instant, from the rhythmic beat of a heart to self-changing textures that respond to movement.
Couture Week 2025
Across Paris, Milan and London, Movement-inspired creations lit up runways. Key debuts included:
Iris van Herpen’s “Living Ocean”
Made of 125 million bioluminescent algae known as Pyrocystis lunula that glow in response to movement
Glenn Nartens (Maison Margiela) “Architectural Movement”
Architectural structure and silhouette of Flanders. The statuesque forms evoke the saintly figures of gothic church façades, where unassuming, repurposed materials are re-appropriated.
Schiaparelli’s “Beating Heart”
Conductive silver threads shift their weave pattern under movement, revealing hidden surrealist motifs.
Robert Wun ‘Veil Hand:
Extra arms added from under the clothes or emerged as bolero-like sculptures that looked to be exploring alternative gestures. Adding movement to the designs when the models were on the runway.
By merging craft with innovation, these designers transformed traditional runways into living installations of time and emotion.
Bringing “Movement” into Bridal Fashion
Bridal couture has always captured a magical instant and now it can do so quite literally. Here’s how Movement is set to redefine wedding wardrobes:
- Colour-Morphing Ball Gowns
A bridal gown that shifts from classic ivory to pale rose gold as the reception heats up, reflecting both the emotional and literal warmth of celebration. - Interactive Train Embroidery
Conductive threads woven into the train reveal hidden motifs – love notes, monograms or florals, only as the bride moves, creating surprise reveals in photographs. - Smart Bridesmaid Dresses
Bridesmaids wear temperature-sensitive fabrics that subtly shift shade through cocktail hour, ensuring every group shot captures a seamless blend of colour and memory.
Why “Movement” Matters for Consumers
- Personalisation: Movement garments react to your unique physiology, making each experience one-of-a-kind.
- Storytelling: Every heartbeat pulse or colour shift tells your story, blurring the line between fashion and personal narrative.
- Sustainability: One adaptable garment can serve as both daywear and eveningwear, reducing overall consumption.
For fashion-forward shoppers, Movement promises wardrobe pieces that grow with you, both literally and figuratively.
Bridal fashion trends are being made in the Philippines too, Take a look at the Marry Me At Marriott X Gideon Hermosa Fashion show that is taking bridal couture by storm.
Ready to Capture Your Movement?
Whether you’re a fashion insider, a bride-to-be, or simply curious about the future of clothing, Movement promises a new dimension of style; one that beats, breathes, and transforms with you.
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