Sacai Fall/Winter 2025: An Embrace of Strength and Softness

In a collection that is as much about feeling as it is about fashion, Sacai’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, titled "One Tender Moment," continues the brand's tradition of blending opposing forces to create a new fashion language. The collection delicately navigates between strength and vulnerability, offering garments that hug the body in ways that both protect and reveal, comfort and empower.

A Study in Embrace

Chitose Abe, the creative force behind Sacai, has long been fascinated with the concept of movement within garments, and this season, she deepens her exploration of "wrapping." Far more than a structural choice, wrapping becomes a metaphor for protection, a tender gesture that transforms clothing into a means of emotional expression. Abe invites us to consider clothing as an extension of the body, not just as an outer layer but as an integral part of our self-perception.

The jackets, tailored coats, and puffers this season are less about traditional cuts and more about sculptural shapes, each one designed to evolve with the wearer. In classic Sacai fashion, these garments are not simply about silhouette—they are a physical manifestation of human warmth. As Abe describes it, the wrapping gesture "creates a new form," one that is intimate, sensual, and empowering, allowing the wearer to become part of the design process itself.

This concept is executed through a series of innovative design choices: structured blazers and oversized coats are reimagined with knitted panels that create texture and fluidity, while puffer jackets are integrated with military-style elements, blending practicality with poise. Meanwhile, pleated skirts and trousers play with volume and form, mimicking the motion of a fabric wrapping around the body, reinforcing the theme of fluidity and warmth.

Sensuality in the Details

True to Sacai’s signature ethos of blending high fashion with street style, the Fall/Winter 2025 collection elevates classic wardrobe staples with intricate textures and luxurious details. The tactile sensation of the collection stands out, with materials like shimmering sequins, faux fur, and hand-touched feathers introducing an element of surprise. These delicate embellishments, such as sequined accents that transform cargo pants into party-ready pieces, push the boundary of everyday wear while staying grounded in practicality.

A particularly striking moment in the collection comes through Sacai’s collaboration with renowned photographer Man Ray, whose iconic imagery—like the surreal "Glass Tears" and "The Lovers"—has been translated into embroidered details across the garments. These references to emotional intimacy speak to the idea of clothing as a canvas for personal expression, elevating the work beyond fashion and into the realm of art.

Breaking Boundaries with Materiality

Materiality is where Sacai has always excelled, and the Fall/Winter 2025 collection pushes the envelope further. This season, Abe boldly contrasts textures in a way that challenges our understanding of what’s possible in fashion. The juxtaposition of sleek tailoring with plush faux fur, soft knits, and sparkling sequins creates a multi-dimensional effect, giving each piece a sense of depth and fluidity. These seemingly contradictory materials blend seamlessly, creating a harmonious balance that evokes a sense of comfort without sacrificing style.

The collection’s approach to outerwear is particularly noteworthy. A deconstructed suit jacket with asymmetric cuts and oversized sleeves, paired with a ruffled detail that cascades down the back, disrupts the traditional notion of businesswear. It’s Sacai’s reinterpretation of high fashion—a collision of formality with freedom, structure with softness.

Footwear That Comforts and Complements

As much as Sacai has always been known for daring footwear choices, this season marks a shift towards more accessible and comfortable designs. Gone are the towering platforms, replaced by slouchy boots and faux-fur scuffs that marry practicality with the same sense of avant-garde flair that Sacai is celebrated for. These shoes, with their manageable heels and soft silhouettes, mirror the tenderness that defines this collection.

Abe’s keen awareness of the needs of modern women is palpable here. She recognizes that, in an era where comfort and practicality are paramount, women no longer want to sacrifice style for ease. The footwear in this collection offers a luxurious balance between elegance and comfort—an embodiment of the contemporary woman who desires both sophistication and relaxation.

A New Kind of Luxury

Sacai’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a celebration of juxtaposition—where tenderness and strength, simplicity and complexity, come together in a beautifully crafted harmony. With its innovative approach to construction, texture, and emotion, this collection redefines what it means to embrace oneself in the world of fashion. It's a call to reclaim the soft power of clothing, to wrap ourselves in garments that don’t just clothe but empower.

In "One Tender Moment," Sacai delivers a poignant message: fashion is not just about what we wear, but how it makes us feel. And in that feeling, we find a new kind of luxury—a luxury that goes beyond the material, reaching into the emotional core of what it means to be both strong and soft, bold and tender, all at once.