Chitose Abe’s Sacai Fall/Winter 2025 show in Paris today masterfully embraced the womanly art of wrapping, cocooning its frigid protagonist in bundled layers that exuded both protection and sensuality. Opening the show, Loli Bahia embodied Abe’s vision: a celebration of self-expression, where the act of wrapping becomes a symbol of warmth, choice, and empowerment. The collection featured hybridized silhouettes that fluidly floated as what looked like blanket trim (but was actually feathers and faux fur) poked out. Abe’s signature deconstruction was still there as repurposed MA-1 aviation bombers were uniquely reconstructed into floor-length skirts and cocooning wraps, injecting utilitarian staples with a fluid elegance. Leather and shearling elements intertwined in a maximalist look on MDC icon Sora Choi.
Fur elements were reimagined as trims and plush accessories, while textured details with Arapaima scale-sized sequins added unexpected softness and glamour to the usually utilitarian styles like cargo pants and shirt dresses. Even puffer coats got the wrap treatment, wool ponchos cut on the bias provided chic functionality, and military jackets with embroidered leather panels like the one closer Mica Argañaraz fronted. Styled by Karl Templer, a few looks using work by photographer Man Ray highlighted the eyes and lips and a paisley print motif popped up in swaddling knits and scarves spliced into blazers like Malgosia Bela’s look.
