Those who rushed to secure a copy of the “Sofia Coppola Archive” pink-hued coffee table tome and post every angle of it on Instagram might find a look or two to match their reading choice in the No. 21 fall 2025 show.
As he looked to tweak his seductive codes, Alessandro Dell’Acqua found comfort — and inspiration — in three of the director’s most notable works, drawing a trait from each movie to fold into his collection.
“I love Sofia Coppola and the recognizable image she has,” said Dell’Acqua backstage, standing in front of his mood board plastered with film stills — which mainly showed Kirsten Dunst.
From “Lost in Translation,” Dell’Acqua took a minimal vibe that marked the graphic lines of the show’s opening part, consisting of a series of black looks ranging from austere wool coats to different takes on the little black dress. Inspired by “The Virgin Suicides,” the designer played with sensuality via transparencies and lingerie elements, while from “Marie Antoniette,” he borrowed a pastel palette that luckily lit up the collection toward the end.
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He then tied the three segments with a big bow — actually, more than one. The embellishment profusely ran throughout the lineup, from popping on the neckline of an off-the-shoulder black frock to scaling up to maxi proportions on tops and pencil skirts cut from leather, checkered fabrics, leopard brocades or covered in flashy sequined patterns.
Other feminine elements included a dainty floral motifs covering flared skirts and duchesse puffers alike; a plethora of feathers running on organza separates or peeking from under oversize coats, and a cute 3D micro-rose pattern turning an essential pink dress into a wardrobe candy.
To offset the sugary notes, Dell’Acqua relied on chunky cardigans, mannish shirts and thick corduroy pants and pea coats, restating his penchant to combine “elements that shouldn’t go together.”
“I’ve been doing fashion for too many years, I wanted to have a little bit of fun this time,” the designer joked.