Véronique Leroy turns inward, not in retreat, but in reflection—tracing the lines of her past, bending them anew. This is no mere nostalgia trip, perhaps more an exploration of evolution, where past instincts meet present refinement.
Familiar notes of La Boum-themed melodies ripple with the essence of youth, shimmering in ephemeral glimmers at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers. The sound of the past, joy, and tears unfold the show through distant years. Caught up in thoughts of our first dance or attempted kiss. As for me, my unclaimed partner got stolen on the dancefloor. For Autumn-Winter 2025, Véronique Leroy reinterprets the core of her early creations, redefining their shapes and enhancing their volume. Shoulders gain presence, waists rise higher, elongating the silhouette in both directions—rooted and reaching. Dresses stretch into fluid tubes, jackets are cropped with precision, and each piece tilts subtly, catching the eye from different angles.
Familiar fabrics return like old companions— Harris Tweed, wool crepe, raw denim, materials that have long defined her language. But this season, another story blossoms. Inspired by the intricate craft of the Li women from Wuzhishan, a rainforest region in Hainan, Leroy interprets their ancestral weaving – patterns inherited from mother to daughter, a tradition imbued with nature’s rhythms. These motifs are expanded and softened, their vibrancy muted into earthy tones and quiet greys. A mad crush for the polar wool short and sweater ensemble with symbols rooted in the Li people’s history. Ready for a swap.
“It feels like a beginning,” Véronique Leroy muses backstage – A FW25 collection built to last, crafted with precision, rooted in heritage, yet undeniably forward-facing.
