The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2025 - Issue 37

bitefashion the stage. The collection opens with dualities: ethereal versus erotic and control versus abandon. Raw-edged jackets, layered in fine virgin wool, mimic the delicate, flut- tering movement of the fabric. This looseness contrasts with the restraint elsewhere, as seen in sculpted leather briefs adorned with trem- bling ostrich plumes, corseted boleros made from goose feathers, and sheer jersey tanks designed to fit like a second skin. There is no room for excess; every piece accentuates the body beneath. Black and white dominate, channelling the classic Black Swan duality, while the drama lies in the details. Harness-like necklines twist over cotton tanks, and side-laced leather shorts hang dangerously low on the hips. Cutouts frame the pelvis like parentheses— inviting the gaze while offering full access. There’s a hint of innocence, but it’s intertwined with Ludovic’s signature sensuality. In contrast, the designer’s signature lace-up detailing has evolved.This time, the jeans feature a subtle, clean button fly instead of hardware. Even when simplified, the erotic edge remains unmistakable; his pieces continue to glimmer with provocation while bralet- tes unfurl into sculptural coils that slither across the torso like jewellery on the skin. A standout silhouette emerges in shimmering mermaid skirts and pastel metal mesh that flows and reflects like water as they wrap around the feet. These were paired with translucent sequin chiffon, creating a fragile, almost ghost-like effect: the dancer mid-performance dissolves into the spotlight. Rather than a traditional runway show, this season‘s collection is presented through a series of striking images by photographer Adam Peter Johnson. Dancers twist, reach, and fold into themselves, posing with the sculpture’s severity and their intimacy. Carlos Nazario‘s styling adds an editorial edge, anchoring the collection in reality while allowing it to dream. This summer wasn’t about making bold statements but rather holding space like the breath before the curtain rises. Nazario captures the essence of a performer at rest, not devoid of drama but instead resonating with it quietly and continuously. Sernin‘s work has always embra- ced seduction, but this collection treats it as a measured, sculpted, and danced art form. https://ludovicdesaintsernin.com/en-g b.com