In the predictable flurry of each new season, some encounters suspend the tumult. Crossings of worlds that, without exaggeration, trace a singular line in the saturated landscape of fashion. In 2025, collaborations in bags and accessories transcend mere stylistic exercises to become multi-voiced narratives. Ways of expressing the times differently, through stitching, a leather silhouette, an aluminum visor. Here are the most striking.
Polène x Róisín Pierce: a whisper from Ireland
It all begins with a breath, the breath of the misty hills of Ireland that Róisín Pierce seems to carry into Polène's hushed atelier. The French brand, with its clean lines and confident hand, joins forces with the delicate textiles of the young Irish designer in a collection presented at Paris Fashion Week. The result: a restrained capsule collection that speaks softly but hits the mark.
Two models: the Button Bow Box to the controlled geometry, and the Button Bow Sphere like a pebble shaped by the tides. The curves are gentle, the tones muted – ash gray, cloud blue – and everywhere, hand-sewn buttons, like punctuation marks on a leather poem. One senses the patience of the artisans, the praise of the slow gesture, which recalls this phrase by John O'Donohue: “Beauty is that in the presence of which we feel more alive. »
Manolo Blahnik x Mytheresa: on the road to the Riviera
This collaboration evokes the scent of lemon blossoms and the blue hues of Provençal shutters. For his capsule collection with Mytheresa, Manolo Blahnik conjures up the French Riviera at its sunniest: the memory of an endless summer, somewhere between Picasso's paintings and the striped deckchairs of Écrin beach.
As always with Blahnik, shoes become a pretext for movement. Pumps, mules, and ballet flats are adorned with stripes of navy blue, poppy red, and salted ivory. Raffia graces men's loafers, and espadrilles take on an elegant air. The aim is not to dazzle, but to evoke: the scorching cobblestones, the shade of plane trees, colorful parasols on the beaches… "The joy of living", as the creator sums it up; and behind these words one can sense a promise of rediscovered lightness.
Thank you x Erewhon: Parisian minimalism, Californian soul
In the heart of Paris, within the discreet confines of Merci, a breeze from Venice Beach blows through. Erewhon – the upscale Californian supermarket that has become a cultural phenomenon – makes a stop there for a minimalist, urban capsule collection. Minimalism meets the organic, cotton mingles with cold-pressed juices in a multitude of colors.
Le sac Candid It becomes a totem, casually carried over the shoulder or in the hand, accompanied by tote bags, charcoal sweatshirts, and white beanies. A post-sports wardrobe, perfect for strolling through the Haut-Marais or the alleyways of Silver Lake. The address: 19, rue de Richelieu. There, between two shelves, a green juice fountain and an organic cotton hoodie tell the story of a new kind of elegance, where well-being and aesthetics become one.
Rimowa x Mykita: German precision, spacey breath
Last stop, halfway between the Luftwaffe and an orbital station. When Rimowa joins forces with Mykita, the result is an almost surgical capsule, conceived as a manifesto for discreet engineering. Each frame appears laser-cut, adjusted to the micron, weighed to perfectly complement the gaze without ever betraying it.
Metal reigns supreme: anodized aluminum, matte titanium, silver finishes. The models Aviator, Panto ou Square They embody a timeless aesthetic. Two ranges: Heritage and Visor, like two approaches to the same need – to see clearly without sacrificing style. They are no longer just glasses: they are a tool, a travel companion, a silent statement.
These collaborations tell the story of our time with unexpected grace. They oscillate between memory and anticipation, between craftsmanship and innovation, between playful lightness and engineering rigor. Each one sketches a fragment of a narrative, a perspective, a desire.
By 2025, the bag is no longer a simple receptacle, and glasses are no longer limited to sun protection. They become carriers of a sensitivity, a perspective on the world.
