Runway Report: Knwls SS25 Haute Couture-Esq to. The house Knwls changes the direction with a punk rock Haute Couture vibe. Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault teamed up with Tencel to create the brand’s first wedding gown, and of course, none other than Stephen Jones collaborated on oval hats giving it the Couture-esq vibes. The show was held at the old Central Saint Martins building in Holborn.
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Runway Report: Knwls SS25
The design duo behind the house Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault expanded the Knwls universe for spring 2025 with a bigger evening wear and cocktail dresses and a collaboration with Tencel for a range of sultry, tactile dresses, and the brand’s first wedding gown. The house said they wanted to pare back on the runway gimmicks and shift the focus to craft, finding ways to advance traditional couture techniques for the TikTok generation.
Knwls SS25 Haute Couture-Esq
“We have been thinking about how can we become a house. So we looked back at the history of fashion and the codes of all the designers we look up to, such as Galliano, Mugler and Gaultier,” Arsenault said.
The Knwls girls are entering adulthood. There are still party options — leather corsets, treated denim and miniskirts looking hot as usual —. Still, the standouts were those more grown-up pieces appropriate for business negotiations, PTA meetings, or Royal Ascott and even pieces to wear under your abba for those modest fashion girlies. Another trend for emerging designers is growing with your client base.
I loved how it was high society edge with a punk rock age. This a collection for today’s women. Who likes a little sex appeal in her wardrobe? Again we see the cut-out trend and I love the knee-high stockings styled with the looks.
Stephen Jones made the hats for the show. The oval-shaped headpieces also added a layer of well-to-do-ness to a brand that’s known for earthy denim and heavy leather.
“It’s a very primitive idea of a hat. It could be anything, a leaf that you just squash onto your hat, and that’s your protection,” Jones explained.
Following the London showcase, the brand will head to China in October for a pop-up. What do you think of Knwls SS25 Haute Couture-Esq? Hot or Not. Stay updated on fashion, lifestyle and travel by following us on Instagram @stylecartel and TikTok @stylecartelmedia. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest drops in your inbox.
