Animal Prints and Drop-Waisted Dresses: a Jacquemus Spring/Summer 2025 Show Recap

Jacquemus meshes the 1950s and Hollywood glamour with its show ‘LA CROISIÈRE.’

by Rachel Yu 

Graphic by Josie Zevin

Fusing hints of both ‘50s couture looks and Hollywood charm, the Jacquemus Spring/Summer 2025 collection, ‘LA CROISIÈRE,’ exhibited refined, elegant looks. 

With eccentric patterns and textures, along with the resurgence of the drop-waisted silhouette, creative director Simon Porte Jacquemus executed both heritage and contemporary craftsmanship through this show. Although the word “croisière” directly translates to “cruise,” the show featured sophisticated pieces separate from the typical resort-wear we’re used to seeing. 

For an added emphasis on the modern theme, the show was shot entirely on an iPhone 16 Pro Max—the first in fashion show history. 

Jacquemus, a brand renowned for its bold innovation and timeless elegance, consistently exhibits unique and playful shows every season. This past Paris Fashion Week, Jacquemus knew how to set the scene, displaying yet another captivating show. 

Set in French architect Auguste Perret's wooden, old-fashioned apartment, the show brought a more homey, rustic vibe to the audience. With 40 guests in attendance, including Anna Wintour, Carla Bruni, and Pamela Anderson, the show truly boasted an intimate experience. 

The show opened with a white drop-waisted dress, featuring an embedded stripe pattern at the top that flared open into a flowy pleated design at the bottom. The model was seen carrying a shiny, white, double-clasp clutch and wearing white, net kitten heels. 

The show’s color scheme primarily moves from shades of white to black, with subtle accents of beige, yellow, and red. Toward the end of the show, there were many patterned and textured pieces, with Jacquemus playing around with zebra prints, crocodile embossed leather, and polka dot designs. The use of polka dot and stripe designs throughout the show touched on popular trends in street style today. 

Jacquemus also incorporated boxy, balloon-fitted pieces in some dresses, pants, and shirts. These pieces are oversized on the model, while still maintaining a sense of elegance and shape. 

The show also placed a large emphasis on layering as most of the men’s looks featured models wearing tailored trench coats above suit coats and button-up shirts, therefore adding a traditional and classy touch to the show. 

Despite the show’s overall theme of elegance and sophistication, a lot of models were seen styling such looks with contemporary tennis shoes, ultimately meshing the two themes of ‘50s heritage and modern innovation together. The tennis shoes served as a casual, laidback accent to the show—one that we don’t see often in couture fashion.