Gauchere Fall 2025: Rhythm and Hues
Is light a wave or a particle? For Gauchere’s Marie-Christine Statz, what’s really important is that it moves and gives life to color.
Take the fall’s deceptively quiet array of cement grays, dark browns and burgundy reds with splashes of smoky blue misty green that might be deemed neutrals.
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“Whatever neutral means,” Statz said. “I think they still are [colors], especially when you look at everything together, when you start layering things — how the blue comes out, how intense it can be, how light it can be.”
One need only look at a generously cut gray overcoat to grasp the attraction. Plexiglass panels artfully installed in the showroom created an optical effect that made its marled viscose-wool weave come alive, undertones popping in a way that didn’t fully translate in pictures.
This idea was layered on lean and clean tailored silhouettes in which Statz plumbed the liminal space between formal and casual by revisiting the cargo suit and such staple items as chunky trucker sweaters and zippered pencil skirts.
Her approach wasn’t just about doing away with superfluous details, however.
It was impeccable when she did, like cargo pockets figured by a flat but functional panel wrapping along the side of the leg. But her solid construction skills shone strongest in how many features she could pack into a staple without compromising its outline or structure.
Exhibit A: a tailored jacket that had horizontal welt pockets, another pair hidden in seams on the bust that would be perfect to keep hands warm in a pinch and a button to hold lapels closed when popping the collar.
That’s the kind of detail that’s arresting on a retail rack. And Gauchere pieces will stay there longer: From this season, Statz is switching to two collections a year, brought to market on pre-collection timings and delivered in two parts.
No FOMO needed: Order books are also open for a short period in Paris, and the brand will take part in Tranoï Tokyo later this month.
Launch Gallery: Gauchere Fall 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection
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