March 9, 2025 |
Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s L’Entretien collection for AW25 was a sharp, unapologetic collision of power dressing and raw sensuality. Models strode in bold-shouldered suits and cashmere-blend coats – the unmistakable marks of 9-to-5. But look closer, and the after-hours spirit was undeniable: peekaboo leather micro-dresses and rubber-clad calves hinted at a wilder side beneath the corporate shell. This was business with a devilish twist.
Pinstripe skirts, body-hugging dresses and latex creations played with the tension between authority and allure. Front-laced closures brought a severity that could easily shift from boardroom to dungeon. Modest shirts were peeled back to reveal risqué halters, turning daytime restraint into late-night temptation.
Saint Sernin’s leather offerings were next-level, developed in collaboration with LVMH Métiers d’Art. His Cleavage bralette and spaghetti-strap dress, reimagined in python skin, were both sophisticated and seductive. The seamless lace evening gowns, with their metal mesh busts, spoke to a meticulous artistry that didn’t shy away from boldness.
L’Entretien wasn’t just a collection; it was a manifesto. De Saint Sernin delivered power, sensuality and craft with precision – showing that dressing for success doesn’t have to mean sacrificing self-expression.
Photography courtesy of Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
