Christopher Esber unveiled its Pre-Fall 2025 collection with a campaign featuring supermodel Tasha Tilberg lensed by fashion photographer Pierre Toussaint. In charge of styling was Tabatha Turner, with beauty from hair stylist Madison Voloshin, and makeu artist Filomena Natoli.
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The campaign star Tasha Tilberg echoes the season’s central themes. A fixture of 1990s minimalism and subversive femininity, Tilberg brings a grounded strength and quiet irreverence that mirrors the collection’s balance, refined but raw, sculptural yet relaxed. Her androgynous edge and continued relevance reflect the intent behind the clothes: pieces that move between codes, worn with instinct rather than definition. Surfwear references appear through tailoring, negative space, and undone silhouettes. The portraits present a study in restraint and rebellion, expressing a season built on opposing forces.
The collection is built on soft tailoring, fluid textures, and precise structure. The lineup introduces new materials and colors while continuing a focus on clarity and control.
Lace shorts, jersey dresses, and tuxedo-inspired layers shift the tone of familiar silhouettes. Tailored pieces appear alongside relaxed knits and open-back garments that suggest movement without losing shape. Satin cording, crystal hems, and layered lace introduce contrast through surface and weight. Color goes beyond neutral minimalism. Deep violet, coral, mint, and soft white create warmth without overstating mood. Each look balances ease and intention, often combining sharp cuts with lighter finishes.
The collection developed in Sydney during the peak of summer. The process centered on studio work informed by daily swims, which shaped the palette and materials. Decorative beading and ocean-washed textures appear throughout, referencing coastal memory through construction rather than theme.
Fabric choices reflect a shift toward softness. Velvet shorts, lace tailoring, and draped jersey create silhouettes that feel looser while remaining defined. Embellishments appear in measured detail, along seams, necklines, and edges, used to adjust mood rather than create effect. Esber includes references to earlier decades through cut and proportion. Low waists, curved tailoring, and minimal layering recall late-’90s and early-2000s shapes, filtered through a consistent studio discipline.
