Dennis Basso Turns to the New York Woman Over the Decades as the Muse for His Fall/Winter 2025 Collection

New York Designer Dennis Basso has 'the strong, stylish, intelligent, and practical New York woman' in mind, while he handcrafts his beautiful work. Drawing inspiration from decades of her evolution, Basso says he sought to capture--dinner dresses, cocktail pantsuits, and evening gowns for a woman who commands her wardrobe, not the other way around. How that translates? Neutral champagnes, creams and off-whites elevated with hints of gold, while black-and-cream tweeds are enriched with pearl embellishments and subtle touches of Lurex. Rich tones of deep Bordeaux and classic black ground the collection, ensuring a balance of richness and neutrality. The fabrics--silk charmeuse, duchess satin, tweed, velvet, organza, and tulle--are accented with intricate hand-embroidered details. Silhouettes are lean and elegant, with long sleeves and romantic ball gown skirts, creating a harmonious blend of structure and softness. This strong stylish woman will also apparently be very warm, with no shortage of luscious furs, sable, mink, curly lamb; both cropped and very long, classic, but reimagined with a contemporary edge.