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Before dowsing everything with pumpkin spice and eyeing Halloween costumes, we take a look back on the month of September that was. Starting with New York Fashion Week all the way through Paris which ended yesterday, we spotted a slew of new collaborations delivering in the Spring/Summer 2025 cycle. From apparel collabs by way of Willy Chavarria and Kiko Kostadinov, to shoes and bags from AVAVAV, Luar, and Fendi, find the top 12 fashion link-ups of the season below.
Willy Chavarria x Adidas Originals
At his Spring/Summer 2025 runway show, Willy Chavarria debuted 22 collaborative looks with Adidas in addition to a unique take on the Jabbar sneaker, a footwear silhouette fresh from the German sportswear brand’s archive. The Jabbar was named after basketball legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar in 1978, and was the first-ever athlete shoe collaboration. Chavarria’s rendition featured a blacked-out color palette as well as a chic pointed toe, which, when styled with candy-colored, shoulder-padded, Victorian-ruffled track jackets and swishy wide-leg pants, provided the perfect fusion of sporty and sartorial. –Maya Kotomori
Who Decides War x Pelle Pelle
With the help of acts like Playboi Carti and Cash Cobain, Pelle Pelle has experienced a big resurgence in 2024. The leather jacket brand’s latest blockbuster move came during New York Fashion Week. Ev Bravado and Tela D’Amore’s Who Decides War unveiled a collaboration with Pelle Pelle.
Some styles flipped Pelle Pelle’s Greatest of All Time design in fresh salmon and pistachio colorways. The hero pieces that hit the runway were white and brown leathers depicting a Mt. Rushmore of Black icons on the back—Barack Obama, Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr.—and the Statue of Liberty across the chest. Who Decides War putting its stamp on such a classic piece of the New York City wardrobe was a perfect way to bridge the gap between old and new. –Mike DeStefano
Luar x Amex
Luar’s Ana bag got a metallic manicure this season in collaboration with American Express. Designer Raul Lopez released his iconic handbag in three new high-shine leathers that match the gold, silver, and rose gold shades of Amex cards. The Amex x Luar Ana also has its own bling, featuring a string of charms including an airplane and tiny Dunkin’ coffee cup to represent the most-loved Gold card benefits. Don’t forget the Luar “L,” of course. –Maya Kotomori
London
Mains x Kickers
Skepta went back to school for his second Mains runway presentation at London Fashion Week. The collegiate-inspired looks ranged from preppy to sporty with shoes to match. We got a glimpse at Skepta’s upcoming work with Puma, which was a play on hiking boots. But we’re here to discuss the other footwear collab with heritage French label Kickers. The classic Kicks Hi was seen on numerous models. Mains also transformed classic leather boots into square-toed mules with billowing fur interiors that brought to mind Gucci’s slip-ons. Not only have Kickers been a staple in the UK music scene for decades, but it is also a go-to brand to style with school uniforms. Big Smoke continues to find new ways to reinterpret classic UK style for a new generation. It’s what will continue to make Mains a highlight of London Fashion Week for seasons to come. –Mike DeStefano
Labrum x Arsenal FC
Labrum London set up for the pitch during London Fashion Week, dropping a collaboration with Arsenal as a part of the brand’s continued partnership with Adidas. For the FC’s away kit, Labrum creative director Foday Dumbuya reimagined the team’s tracksuits, shirts, shorts, and socks with the red, black, and green of Africa’s continental flag in exciting geometric prints. What’s more—the runway show was staged in Arsenal’s home at Emirates Stadium, the first event of its kind hosted in the sports arena. –Maya Kotomori
Chopova Lowena x Asics
If someone asked to find the common ground between the American West, Olympic gymnastics, Victorian architecture, and Hellmann’s mayonnaise, we, too, would be lost. However, British designer duo Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena brought these scattered ideas into one united vision for their Spring/Summer 2025 collection. And amidst this chaotic goodness, we were blessed with an Asics collab that goes far beyond a typical sneaker partnership.
Too often, sneaker collaborations take the easy route by opting for a handful of new color combinations rather than working on a fresh design. But with Asics’ Crafts for Minds program, which allows brands to customize Asics models with their own fabrications and techniques, Chopova Lowena did what they do best: defying convention while staying connected to the original form (just as they did with their pleated carabiner skirts). The Gel-Quantum 360 VIII was decked out in the brand’s most notable signifiers: buckles, studs, metal flowers, and stars. One version was even transformed into a Mary Jane, ditching the laces and tongue for an entirely new look. –Shinnie Park
Simone Rocha x Crocs
For Simone Rocha’s SS25 collection, the bedazzled Crocs made a sparkling return, marking the third collaboration between the two brands. Rocha chose the chunky Siren heeled clogs and Stomp Fisherman sandals as her silhouettes this time. The rubber shoes were embellished with delicate strings of pearls and crystals, embodying Rocha’s romanticism. In the collection inspired by the carnation and nuanced interplay of gender dynamics, this collaboration encapsulates the playful yet dark themes that are central to Rocha’s vision. –Shinnie Park
Milan
AVAVAV x Adidas Originals
On the final day of Milan Fashion Week, fashion rebel AVAVAV surprised us with a three-stripe collaboration. Its runway, set in a sports arena, was less about breaking records and more about breaking expectations. Models literally ran down the track, some tripping over, others exhausted, and one even feigning to vomit, all while sporting a lineup of reimagined Adidas designs. Track jackets were cropped to the bare minimum, sneakers were turned into bags of various shapes, and the signature shell toe of the Superstar was swapped for AVAVAV’s famous four-finger design. As Creative Director Beate Karlsson explained, the collection is an exploration of irony and seriousness in both sports and fashion. It’s a collaboration that challenges the boundaries of what we expect from each respective world, adding humor along the way. –Shinnie Park
Fendi x Red Wing Heritage
Kim Jones’ Fendi women’s collection showcased Red Wing’s Classic Moc Boot with the ‘FF’ monogram etched on the side panels with bold leather stitching. We spotted at least six different colorways ranging from dark brown to navy and taupe, as well as a muted burgundy one with a hint of salmon pink. For those of us that appreciated the Louis Vuitton Timbs, these might be a viable option for a more formal, dressier look. –YJ Lee
Paris
Cecilie Bahnsen x The North Face
Cecilie Bahnsen and The North Face bring together its distinct aesthetics to create something that can only be defined as “hyper-feminine gorpcore,” bringing together two seemingly opposite ends of the spectrum. Bahnsen’s signature soft, cloud-like designs were reinterpreted with The North Face’s technical expertise, resulting in pieces that are as functional as they are romantic. Think puffy dresses made from a weatherproof shell, rain jackets adorned with scalloped embroidery, and duffle bags and hiking boots decorated with 3D floral appliqués. Bahnsen’s Scandinavian roots make practicality a crucial part of these designs, keeping the brand’s feminine identity while creating clothes that can withstand extreme weather conditions. –Shinnie Park
Kiko Kostadinov x Levi’s
The theme of Kiko Kostadinov’s Spring/Summer 2025 show was “transit and transience.” The collection conceptualizes travel by way of the stamp—important parcels, postcards, and passports—as seen in the brand’s second collaboration with Levi’s. Custom stamp prints appear on Levi’s denim co-ord du jour: a double-zippered mock neck jacket with a waist-accentuating belt paired with perfectly boxy trousers. Indeed, well-worn Levi’s collect memories like stamps as frequent flyers do. –Maya Kotomori
Coperni x Disney
While Louis Vuitton was the finale on the official calendar for Paris Fashion Week this season, Coperni opted for an off-site show at Disneyland later that night. Kylie Jenner closed the runway in a princess ball gown against the backdrop of Disney’s iconic Cinderella Castle, with fireworks adding to the magic of it all. To commemorate the Disneyland partnership, Coperni released a baby blue “Ariel” version of its signature Swipe Bag. Fitting that The Little Mermaid was elected as the color inspo: the Swipe is made in a process called “rapid liquid print,” where objects are 3D-printed while being suspended in water-based gel. Look at this stuff—isn’t it neat? –YJ Lee
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