Christian Cowan Fall/Winter 2025 / FW25 at New York Fashion Week
February 7th, 2025 (NEW YORK, NY) – Christian Cowan presented Fall/Winter 2025 at The Glasshouse in New York City with a dramatic view of the skyline. This collection is a tribute to Cowan’s long-time muse Abbie, who has been a source of inspiration and supporter of the brand throughout its journey. It is dramatically uncommercial, colorful, expressive, and joyful. Every single look embodies Abbie’s spirit and includes nods to her unique quirks. The collection draws from that feeling of raw creativity—the kind we felt as children when we experimented and dressed up. It is pure fashion enjoyment.
Speaking about this emotional collection, Christian Cowan said, “Building this brand has been, and continues to be, the greatest pleasure of my life. I’ve had the opportunity to tell stories, explore aesthetics ranging from commercial to avant-garde, and take our customers on joyful journeys. It’s in the creation of these collections that I find the greatest joy, working with my incredible team and atelier. Late last year, we lost a truly special person and a deeply central part of our team and business: Abbie. Abbie was a true fashion lover who wore larger-than-life looks daily, always leaving us in awe. She was my greatest supporter, constantly championing me and my team to push boundaries, break norms, grow, and, most importantly, have a fabulous time doing so. Abbie will forever be a muse to me.”
Highlights of Christian Cowan FW25 / Fall/Winter 2025 collection include a dress that gives the illusion of being made from chewing gum, showstopping ‘naked dresses,’ and dramatic puff sleeves. Some of these looks were teased in a brand’s campaign starring Julia Fox just days prior to the show.
Following their collaboration during the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Christian Cowan partners again with DSW to introduce six special looks that incorporate DSW footwear directly into each creation. Pieces include party dresses, gowns, and workwear suiting. The shoes on the runway and the collection pieces are all shoppable and available at DWS.com and in selected stores. Models had their skin prepped using Byoma products and the looks were brought to life with makeup by Rimmel. VIP guests were treated to an exclusive ”high fashion” giftbox from The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store.
Guests of Christian Cowan FW25/ Fall/Winter 2025, Notable attendees included Sam Smith, Kesha, Anna Delvey, Cole Escola, King Princess, Meredith Marks, Ubah Hassan, Coco Rocha, Susanne Bartsch, Crystal Waters, Jessel Taank, Bronwyn Newport, Ari Lennox, Yailin La Más Viral, Alice Chater, Ashley Gill, Grant Gibbs and Emira D’Spain, among others.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN COWAN, Christian Cowan is a collection of womenswear founded by its namesake designer in 2017. Renowned for his ability to create pieces that are at once fabulous and wearable, Cowan has been described as “the go-to New York designer for high-octane glamour”. He was a finalist of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2018, the year after he relocated to New York. Since launching in 2017, CHRISTIAN COWAN, has grown up rapidly from its origins of “performance ready dresses”. “The must-have cocktail party dress” is now joined by strong tailoring and refined silhouettes that have cemented the brands positioning in day-to-night dressing. Cowan has expanded the line with “Sleek silk tanks, blazer, and gowns with clean, unfussy lines” (VOGUE) and is developing accessories that are debuting this Fall. Born in England and raised in Spain, Cowan studied at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. His career began whilst still in school, when Lady Gaga purchased from his second-year collection. For more information, visit http://www.christiancowan.com and follow @christiancowan.
All images Christian Cowan Fall/Winter 2025 / FW25 by the brand / GoRunway. SHOW CREDITS: Styling Christian Cowan, Casting Natthias Mitchinson, Make-up Rimmel, Hair Marcello Costa and Beppe Delia, Nails Julie K. Nail Art, Skincare Byoma, Footwear DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Music @BMAJR, Production The Riviere Agency, PR Agency PURPLE.