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June 21, 2024
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Paris Fashion Week always brings a spectacle of innovation, creativity, and cultural fusion, and Casablanca’s Fall/Winter 2025 show was no exception. Held as part of the highly anticipated Autumn/Winter 2025 season (March 3-11, 2025), Casablanca’s latest collection seamlessly blended modernity and tradition, drawing deep inspiration from Japan’s cultural dualities.
Casablanca’s creative director, Charaf Tajer, once again demonstrated his mastery of merging global influences into an effortlessly luxurious aesthetic. This season, the collection paid homage to Japan’s rich heritage, balancing the sleek, minimalist precision of traditional attire with the raw energy of contemporary youth subcultures. From jacquard nylons to merino-cotton knits and debossed leather jackets, every piece in the collection embodied Casablanca’s commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and storytelling through fashion.
Casablanca’s signature sportswear-meets-luxury aesthetic was further amplified through exaggerated silhouettes, intricate detailing, and a seamless fusion of athletic and formal elements. The result? A collection that effortlessly balanced heritage and modernity while pushing the boundaries of contemporary menswear and womenswear.
Paris Fashion Week is as much about who’s watching as it is about what’s on the runway, and Casablanca’s guest list did not disappoint. One of the standout attendees was Nigerian music sensation Asake, whose presence underscored the deepening connection between high fashion and the Afrobeats movement.
Known for his eccentric yet sophisticated style, Asake turned heads in a striking black leather biker jacket, boldly emblazoned with the Casablanca logo. His effortlessly cool demeanor complemented the brand’s ethos of blending streetwear aesthetics with luxury. His attendance at such a prestigious event speaks volumes about Afrobeats’ growing global influence, as African artists continue to take center stage in international fashion conversations.
Another notable guest was Ugandan model and social media personality Eva Apio, who has made a name for herself in both the fashion and entertainment industries. The UK-based model, known for her striking features and charismatic presence, was seen taking a picture with Asake, capturing a moment that quickly made rounds on social media.
Eva Apio’s attendance reinforced the increasing visibility of African creatives in global fashion spaces. Her ability to bridge fashion, modeling, and digital influence has made her a force in the industry, and her presence at Casablanca’s show highlighted the brand’s reach beyond traditional fashion circles into pop culture and entertainment.
This year’s Paris Fashion Week was particularly eventful, with major houses introducing new creative directors–Sarah Burton for Givenchy, Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford, and Julian Klausner for Dries Van Noten. Loewe also made a significant shift by transitioning to a co-ed presentation format, marking a new era for the brand.
Yet, despite the high-profile changes across fashion’s biggest houses, Casablanca managed to carve out its own moment of brilliance. The brand’s ability to weave together global inspirations, create timeless designs, and attract a diverse audience proved once again why it remains a standout in modern fashion.
Casablanca’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection was more than just a fashion presentation–it was a celebration of cultural intersectionality. From its Japanese-inspired motifs to the presence of global superstars like Asake and Eva Apio, the show exemplified how fashion continues to be a melting pot of identities and influences.
As the curtains closed on another spectacular Paris Fashion Week, Casablanca left a lasting impression–not just through its clothes, but through the powerful narrative of unity, heritage, and modern expression that it so seamlessly championed.
