DI PETSA’s Spring/Summer 2025 show, "My Body is a Labyrinth," made a powerful statement at London Fashion Week, blending ancient myth with modern sensuality.
Drawing inspiration from the myth of Ariadne and Theseus, the collection reframed the labyrinth as a metaphor for internal exploration, where desire, loss, and self-pleasure intersect. The Minotaur, representing the darker, hidden aspects of the self, served as a central figure in this narrative, embodying the pain and yearning we often conceal.
DI PETSA's signature drapery took on new life in flowing silks and vibrant degradé meshes, with prints that evoke fading tan lines and the lingering warmth of summer. Period blood motifs featured boldly across several pieces, notably the “Blood Masturbation Denim” trousers, challenging societal narratives surrounding female bodily fluids. Models, their hands blood-stained and hair entwined with sand, exuded a raw, ethereal sensuality that captured the collection’s themes of intimacy and self-acceptance.
A highlight of the season was the introduction of the "Tama" bag, a votive offering to the Sea Gods. Crafted from deadstock and vegan leather, the bag features hand-carved metal plates with intricate esoteric designs, symbolizing the spiritual and healing powers of the sea. DI PETSA also expanded into gender-fluid menswear, transforming the iconic Wetlook for men with pastel hues and lightweight linens, blending comfort with the brand's signature draped aesthetic.
Set against a backdrop of 3-meter-long, hand-painted artworks, the show embodied a sense of magical realism, where myth and reality blurred.
DI PETSA’s SS25 collection was a bold, emotional journey through vulnerability, desire, and self-discovery, encouraging us to embrace our shadow selves and find redemption through acceptance.
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