In a world where red carpet moments can make or break a brand, Thom Browne stands above the noise—because he doesn’t chase the moment, he creates it. From Doechii’s boss-level Grammy performance to Lady Gaga turning up the heat on Hot Ones, Browne’s signature tailoring is everywhere. And his latest show? A mesmerizing journey into an otherworldly aviary of style.
At The Shed, guests entered a dreamscape surrounded by 2,000 origami birds. Two caged lovebirds longed for freedom as a fantastical flock soared past—an echo of Browne’s ethos: be exactly who you wish to be. Enter the ornithologists—cloaked in double-faced wool parkas, their semi-sheer argyle stockings peeking from over-the-knee suede waders—ready to study the spectacle.
And what a spectacle it was. Heritage tweeds woven in England took flight in sculptural silhouettes—broadening, shrinking, extending into everything from cocoon-like coats (hello, barrel-chested flycatcher vibes) to sweeping floor-length skirts. Not a single hemline repeated. Contrasting textures played with tradition: suede elbow patches, modular gingham silk shirting with removable collars, and varsity-inspired tweed pieces marked with “65” in a nod to Browne’s birth year.
Then came the pure fantasy. Birds, surrealist and embroidered in gold bullion, perched on pockets and glided across patchwork coats. Tweed and silk duchess satin dresses moved like wings in motion, their silhouettes sculpted from twisted pleats. Bright pops of yellow referenced Browne’s high school mascot, the canary, while Swarovski-encrusted magpies stole the show—literally swiping emerald-green crystals. The grand finale? A rare bird indeed: a grey suit jacket embroidered in gold bullion, its sweeping ball skirt crafted from 40 meters of heritage tweed.
Browne’s brilliance has never been about trends—it’s about redefining tradition. And with Fall 2025, he once again proves that classic tailoring can be as whimsical, as rebellious, and as utterly modern as you dare to dream.
