KidSuper Takes Fashion Beyond Clothing with Dreamlike Wind-Sculpted FW25 Runway Show
How far can fashion go for Colm Dillane? As a maverick of the industry, KidSuper has never been just about clothing — it is a vehicle for boundless creativity, where the very definition of a runway show is constantly being reimagined. In an era where fashion is often reduced to a singular runway formula, Dillane thrives in chaos, in art, in the joy of pure creative expression. The label's ethos has never been about conforming to industry expectations but about making fashion an experience---something that transcends garments and transforms into performance.
For Fall-Winter 2025, Dillane delivers yet another spectacle. From a Place I Have Never Been is not just a title — it is an unyielding declaration. This season, KidSuper takes Paris Fashion Week into the unknown, where fashion, art, movement, and performance collide in a surreal, otherworldly storm of imagination. Partnering with renowned kinetic artist Daniel Wurtzel, Dillane creates a dreamlike runway infused with air-sculpted choreography, an immersive whirlwind that turns garments into living, breathing works of art. The resulting show disrupts traditional storytelling and pulls the audience into KidSuper's unpredictable, exhilarating universe.
Into The Extraordinary
If KidSuper is anything, it is an experiment in telling never-before-seen stories. Each season, Dillane crafts narratives that extend far beyond the seams of his garments, using the runway as an endless canvas for ideas, emotions, and movement. For FW25, this meant embracing the surreal. With Daniel Wurtzel's kinetic air sculptures transforming the stage into an unearthly dreamscape, models moved through swirling currents, their garments lifted and shaped by the unseen force of the wind.
Dillane's designs have always been a reflection of this fluidity and unpredictability---a perfect match for Wurtzel's ephemeral artistry. The collection itself mirrored this sense of discovery, featuring eclectic prints, layered textures, and a playful, yet introspective color palette. Known for his bold use of color and experimental tailoring, Dillane stepped into new territory this season, incorporating more nuanced, subdued tones and deeper textural contrasts.
The collection is a testament to embracing the unknown — each piece feels like a moment of risk-taking, an exploration of what happens when fashion refuses to be static.
Kidsuper Realizes Dream Collaborations
At the heart of KidSuper is collaboration. This season was no different, with Dillane teaming up with some of the most exciting names across fashion and art.
- BAPE® x KidSuper: A groundbreaking collaboration with the legendary Japanese streetwear brand, reinterpreting BAPE®'s iconic motifs through KidSuper's irreverent, artistic lens. This marks BAPE®'s first-ever Paris Fashion Week appearance, creating an unexpected mix of Harajuku and Brooklyn influences in a bold, graphic-heavy capsule.
- WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto x KidSuper: A fusion of Dillane's playful irreverence and WILDSIDE's signature sharp tailoring, featuring striking wool gabardine suits adorned with intricate embroidery, as well as graphic t-shirts and hoodies infused with artistic motifs.
- HAMCUS x KidSuper: A technical metamorphic coat that transforms into a hammock, a playful yet functional piece that embodies KidSuper's ethos of adaptability and experimentation.
- Kody Phillips x KidSuper: A study in tailored precision, elevating KidSuper's signature aesthetic with masterful construction.
- PIET x KidSuper: A hand-crocheted jacket, crafted by Brazilian artisans, reinforcing the brand's commitment to storytelling through textiles.
These collaborations are not just product extensions---they are reflections of KidSuper's community-driven philosophy. The best art, after all, is not created in isolation but in dialogue with others. All pieces of the KidSuper puzzle complement each other.
Disruptive Tornado: The Kidsuper Runway
The FW25 show was more than a runway—it was a performance, an installation, a spectacle. Breaking the traditional formula of a runway once again, Dillane pushed for a theatrical performance that will remain memorable in fashion history.
As singer Ekaterina Shelehova's ethereal voice filled the venue, models moved through a choreography dictated by Wurtzel's air sculptures, their garments caught in an unseen whirlwind. The set, designed by Thierry Dreyfus, created an atmosphere that felt both cinematic and surreal, with lighting and movement reinforcing the collection's themes of risk, transformation, and embracing the unfamiliar.
In a world where fashion shows have become content-driven productions, KidSuper remains one of the few brands that values the experience as much as the product itself. Dillane does not just sell clothing; he sells moments, emotions, and ideas.
Exploring The Unknown
From a Place I Have Never Been is a statement of intent. Dillane's relentless curiosity and fearless approach to design push the boundaries of what a fashion show can be. This season, he steps into new territory, not just metaphorically but in his cohesive design language, with a collection that balances KidSuper's signature exuberance with newfound depth and restraint.
By merging fashion with kinetic art, Dillane and Wurtzel remind us that clothing is not just fabric — it is movement, it is feeling, it is transformation. KidSuper FW25 serves as an example of fashion's ability to take risk, an invitation to explore the unknown and an affirmation that true creativity is limitless.
Photos courtesy of KidSuper
