ABRA AW25

The cobbled streets of Paris whispered stories of fashion’s past as I slipped into 5 rue Saint-Merri for Abra’s AW25 showcase. Abraham Ortuño Perez, better known as Abra, unveiled a collection steeped in personal nostalgia, transforming childhood memories into wearable art. His Spanish roots intertwined with Parisian allure, creating a narrative that felt both intimate and universally enchanting.

Abra drew inspiration from those small-town boutique trips with his mother, where "from Paris" labels sparked fantasies of cosmopolitan elegance. This season, he reversed the script, crafting garments that became those coveted imports. The runway showcased tailored wool coats with exaggerated lapels, silk dresses etched with delicate floral motifs, and menswear-inspired suiting softened by asymmetrical draping. The palette was earthy tones punctuated by flashes of cobalt, burgundy and vintage florals, like treasures unearthed from a vintage trunk.

Gigantic body covering fur blooms opened the show. Large fur coats were doubled up and shown with unapologetically loud florals. Oversized menswear felt like Abra rummaged through the vintage racks and made "ill-fitting" clothes really work. We also saw a resurgence of the newspaper print motif that Galliano and Carrie Bradshaw made famous. I also thoroughly enjoyed the early 90s NYC street aesthetics and kitschy yet fresh accessories.

In a season heavy with dystopian themes and tech-infused theatrics, Abra’s AW25 was a refreshing pause, a reminder that fashion’s magic often lies in its ability to transport us, stitch by stitch, to the memories we’ve longed to revisit.