This has been an unprecedented year in fashion. In September alone, sixteen designers took over fifteen labels, creating one of the biggest shakeups in fashion history. Labubus captured global attention, and Kendrick Lamar’s Celine flared jeans sparked widespread conversation.
For this Tuesday’s episode of The Run-Through, we invited Virginia Smith, Vogue’s Global Head of Fashion Network, and Laia Garcia-Furtado, Senior Fashion News Editor at Vogue Runway, to break down the biggest moments from this monumental year.
“Awar closing the Chanel show was my fashion moment of the year because it encapsulated so many great things,” said Smith. “It was something I’ve rarely witnessed in my long career of attending shows.”
Another standout was Dario Vitale’s debut at Versace. In fact, Vitale ranked as our readers’ third favorite designer of the year, after Blazy at Chanel and Jonathan Anderson at Dior. “I saw the show and immediately thought, ‘This is how I want to dress,’” said Garcia-Furtado. “As soon as it ended, I went on The RealReal and bought a pair of Versus jeans.”
Tune in for more top moments—plus, what our editors are most looking forward to in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the podcast episode On the Podcast The Fashion Moments That Defined 2025
General Beginner Questions
Q What is this podcast episode about
A Its a recap and analysis of the most significant talkedabout events in the fashion world during the year 2025 from major designer debuts to cultural movements
Q Who is this podcast for
A Its for anyone interested in fashion whether youre a dedicated follower of runway shows or just curious about how style reflects broader cultural trends
Q Do I need to be a fashion expert to understand it
A Not at all The episode explains the context and importance of each moment making it accessible for beginners while still offering deep insights for industry insiders
Q What are the main moments discussed
A The two highlighted in the title are Matthieu Blazys first collection for Chanel and the Protect the Dolls movement It also covers other key runway shows sustainability shifts and viral trends
About the Specific Moments
Q Why was Matthieu Blazys debut at Chanel such a big deal
A Chanel is one of the most iconic houses in history Blazy known for his innovative craftsmanship at Bottega Veneta taking over was a monumental shift and everyone was watching to see how he would reinterpret its legacy
Q What was the overall reaction to Blazys Chanel show
A The podcast likely discusses how he balanced respect for Chanels codes with his own modern sensual and sculptural approach receiving praise for a fresh yet respectful direction
Q What does Protect the Dolls mean
A Protect the Dolls was a viral social media and runway movement in 2025 advocating for greater safety respect and fair treatment for models addressing issues like harassment unreasonable working conditions and diversity
Q How did Protect the Dolls actually impact the fashion industry
A It led to tangible changes like more models speaking out brands adopting stricter codes of conduct and casting that emphasized wellbeing over extreme aesthetics It became a benchmark for ethical progress
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