Personality and Pride as the Designers Take a Victory Lap
While the runway is of course a stage for the collections themselves and the models who bring them to life, it’s also the home of another enduring fashion tradition: the creative director’s bow. Whether it’s a brief appearance or a full-on victory lap, this moment of celebration and acknowledgement offers a unique window into the face and personality behind a brand’s driving creative force – and can sometimes even rival the collection itself in terms of social media impact.
Dive in below to see all the memorable moments from the Fall 2025 season in Milan and Paris as the creative directors emerged to take a well-deserved bow.
Hui Zhou Zhao for Hui
Lucilla Bonaccorsi for Luisa Beccaria
Suzana Perić for Suzana Perić
