During this recent New York Fashion Week (NYFW), there was one brand that exuded a timeless aura with its collection. Dennis Basso came and conquered the runway with his beguiling approach to elegance. Birthing the concept of embellishing the spirituality of womanhood and glam, Basso’s recent show felt like a time-traveling adventure of elegant fashion. He has graced many stars’ most talked about dresses on red carpets and events with his unique touch and style. So, it’s no surprise that his recent NYFW collection would be anything less of a star-studded spectacle.
A vibrantly talented American designer, Dennis Basso has been hailed by both celebrities and private clients for over three decades. Inspired by pure glamour, his collections, from fur and evening wear to bridal and accessories, are consistently featured at major global events and platforms.
His inspiration for this spring 2025 collection is the modern multi-generational woman. Modernizing what some might see as an old look into a timeless style seems to be Basso’s forte.
“To my eyes, fashion has transcended age and is no longer bound by assumptions based on numbers. In these warm weather months, I have rejoiced in seeing grandmothers, mothers, and daughters enjoying themselves at America’s great summer resorts, lounging and pursuing sport at the seaside getaway of the Mediterranean. Feeling themselves and expressing themselves in flowing lines and energy, unrestricted and free. Inspired by their strength and freedom, this collection is focused on the age of possibility … Celebrating women being and looking their best at any age,” explained Basso.
Embellishing the tone of an old-money chic look while taking a modern spin on a vintage style, Basso’s vision was more than crystal clear for this collection. Created with fabrics that sing with spring-summer energy, it included light tweeds, timeless chiffon, double-faced satin, embroidered lace, silk jacquard, and elegant printed silk gazar. Man-tailored fitted jackets, both single and double-breasted, were mixed with straight-leg trousers.
Wide-leg hostess pants and the elegant modern-day pantsuit. Pleated chiffon cocktail dresses and gowns. Carrying the spirit into the evening with faux fur cropped jackets to ward off the chill of dusk, or opt for hand-cut Patel rugged boleros. A color palette of pale mint, sky blue, coral, and cream with touches of gold, silver, and caviar sequins finish off the evening look with a touch of whimsy and classic glamor.
Images courtesy of Dennis Basso
“Out with the old, in with the new” is normally the mission statement behind some fashion brands’ collections, but Dennis Basso goes by the beat of his own drum, repurposing vintage looks to represent a timeless piece of art.
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