Marlon Ferry‘s Spring 2025 Couture line thematises the fractures of our time, showcasing a moving reflection on humanity’s ability to endure and transform. The designer is regarded as a mulitdisciplinary designer whose work is characterised by an experimental approach to materials, technology and design. His silhouettes often break with convention and combine sculptural shapes with flowing elements to create pieces that embody a unique interplay of lines and texture.
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After honing his skills during an internship at the renowned studio of Iris van Herpen, Marlon Ferry began a master’s degree in fashion design, during which he developed his inovative design language. He is inspired by the limitless possibilities of virtual worlds and the organic beauty of nature. His first catwalk appearance at Neo.Fashion showed his commitment to craftsmanship and experimentation and led to the establishment of his atelier in Berlin after graduation. Every outfit created in his atelier reflects meticulous attention to detail and a passion for combining traditional techniques with modern technologies.
For his fashion show, he invited his guests on an immersive journey, held in Bunker West, a WWII-era structure repurposed to embody transformation and renewal. One the one hand, the mood is haunting but nevertheless hopeful. The live performed resonant musical score underlined this special athmosphere. With the introduction of his Spring 2025 Couture line, Marlon Ferry asks his guests to confront the fractures of our world and imagine the boundless potential for healing and unity.
The designer, who deals with everyday life, social developments and the influence of technology in his lines, also addresses these themes in this set. Once again, a dialogue between futuristic and timeless elements is told.
The collection can be interpreted as a meditation on trauma, resilience and the potential for rebirth in times of crisis. The line deals with trauma and hope, decay and rebirth, expressed through avant-garde forms and transformative silhouettes.
The colour palette is dominated by a carefully curated palette of black and white, symbolising loss and hope. In addition to that, nude hues underline vulnerability and connection. Various shades of red also catch the eye, such as garnet, cherry, ruby and crimson. They symbolise power and strength. The use of silver and gold nuances conveys hope for a brilliant future. The long trains and glittering details lend the outfits an elegance that delighted the audience.
Each outfit is a narrative thread that interweaves traditional couture craftsmanship with experimental fabrics such as latex and chiffon, as well as technologies including virtual fashion, VR, and 3D-printed elements. Stretchy, body-confirming materials creatively blur the lines between body and art, while transforming silhouettes give traditional shapes an incredibly innovative approach, reuniting sculptural art and fashion. This line merges traditional elements with new ones, combining timeless techniques with forward-looking innovations and artistic explorations to redifine the boundaries of couture.
A look that catches the eye is the fifth, an outfit of experimental textures and couture artistry. The tenth look also stands out, it shows the atelier’s most advanced 3D-.printed work to date.
The collection combines tradition and innovation by merging timeless techniques with future-orientated technologies and artistic experiments to redifine the boundaries of couture. Through striking silhouettes and avant-garde shapes, this line navigates the scars of war, social disintegration and marginalisation, while highlighting the unwaverging strength of unity. It reflects humanity’s ability to rebuild and thrive, even in the face of crisis, emphasising that light can emerge even from the darkest moments.
Images Courtesy of ©MARLON FERRY, Photography by Boris Marberg for BFW
Review by Sussan Zeck for D’SCENE Magazine
