For the Alice + Olivia Fall 2025 collection, Stacey Bendet channelled Shakespearean romance with Shakespeare Is In Love, a set of looks inspired by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s historic costumes, reimagining Elizabethan elegance for today’s fashion-forward woman; in fact the design team immersed themselves in the archives of The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon which features items dating back to 1879.
Dramatic lantern skirts, lace-trimmed collars, and regal capes set the stage, while embroidered sonnets and literary references gave each piece a poetic touch. A black velvet corset dress channeled Lady Macbeth, while brooch-encrusted denim jackets and corsets with jeans added a modern, rock-and-roll baroque twist. Quotes like “All that glisters is not gold” were embroidered into the designs, blending history with fashion.
Photography by Sam Spence for Alice + Olivia, provided by the brand.
Collection
- Brand: Alice + Olivia
- Season: Fall 2025
- By: Stacey Bendet
- Type: Womenswear
- Event: New York Fashion Week
- Date: February 8, 2025
Media
- Photo Credit: Sam Spence | Courtesy of Alice + Olivia
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Alice + Olivia Fall 2025 Collection
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London College of Fashion alumna (PGCert Fashion Buying & Merchandising). 15 years in fashion across styling, buying & merchandising, trend forecasting, e-commerce, and marketing. Includes roles at Vivienne Westwood and multi-brand retail stocking 50+ brands including Adidas, Nike, and Puma.
