Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
Fashion history showed up, too. Balmain, celebrating its own 80th year, staged an archival exhibition that traced the house’s evolution from Pierre Balmain’s Paris to Olivier Rousteing’s era of bold femininity and global glamour. It was a rare look at heritage pieces, sketches, and photographs, many shown publicly for the first time. Elsewhere, Yafa Signed Jewels displayed vintage masterpieces from top maisons for guests to admire.
“As we celebrate six decades of excellence, we honor not only the legacy built by my grandfather but also the community of brands, guests, and partners who have shaped our story,” said Matthew Whitman Lazenby, President and CEO of Bal Harbour Shops. “Bal Harbour Shops has always been more than a destination, it’s a timeless reflection of what makes luxury truly enduring.”
This fashion-forward take on the shoe sees a removal of the laces alongside a unique amplification of the upper, reshaping the shoe’s silhouette to diversify the personality and subvert expectations of what a Chuck normally looks like. The slouchiness of the shoe allows room for customization and creativity by the wearer. The top of the shoe can be extended to just below the knee, or brought down to the ankle. In this version, the shoelace is less of a shoelace and more of a drawstring on a bag. This experimental difference defines the shoe as more than a shoe, but an accessory.
The stylized sneaker advocates for dramatization and exaggeration of the everyday world that we live in. By design, it encourages movement, creativity, and personalization. Most of all, it inspires people to take up space in a world that usually discourages such things. Bryn Taubensee and Patric DiCaprio, co-founders of Vaquera, have referred to their brand as one dedicated to “fashion fan fiction.” It’s a term they’ve continuously stood behind as they create, and it shines through effortlessly in this collaboration.
The film reminds us that eyewear is also accessory. They frame how we see the world, and how the world peers back at us. When properly stylized, it can be an outlet for character, one vital to the face-framing it performs. As such, Schafer, who has been outspoken on LGBTQ+ rights, is the perfect star for a short centered on such unapologetic expression of personhood.
This rollout leans toward more lightweight frames that create a slim and modern look. This is balanced out by energetic metallic colorways that add unique detail to the designs. The Fall 2025 collection is set to launch globally on November 7th, with an early release for U.S. stores on November 6th.
