Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025 at Paris Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2025 / FW25 by Andreas Kronthaler at Paris Fashion Week

Andreas walked through the bustling streets of London, his eyes catching glimpses of the city’s endless layers of history and modernity. The crisp autumn air nipped at his skin, but he barely noticed as his attention was fixed on the raw energy of the streets. London was his canvas, a place where he could experiment, break rules, and live on the edge of fashion.

At 24, Andreas had long abandoned the traditional boundaries of style. As a nonbinary individual, he rejected the idea of dressing for any particular gender. Instead, he wore what felt true to him — a blend of contrasts that became his signature. Today, he was dressed in a brown vintage leather jacket with studs, paired with an oversized blouse and a plaid skirt. Chunky boots stomped with every step, while his platinum blonde hair, shaved on short hair.

Punk couture — that’s what he called it. A fierce rebellion against everything expected, mixed with the elegance of high fashion. It was an eclectic blend of grunge, streetwear, and avant-garde fashion. His style was a patchwork of contradictions: masculine boots with a feminine skirt, a tailored blazer over a graphic tee, vintage long tie tied around his neck. It was all about juxtaposition.

Andreas loved the hunt — the thrill of finding treasures in thrift stores scattered around Camden Market. It wasn’t just about the clothes; it was the story behind them. Every piece had a history, a soul, and he loved bringing them into his world, giving them new life, sometimes in ways no one could have imagined. A leather vest from the ‘70s, torn and faded, paired with a modern, sleek pair of trousers. A chunky, metallic chain necklace stacked with delicate rings. Every outfit was a puzzle.

By day, Andreas worked as a fashion consultant at a multinational fashion brand, helping guide the brand’s creative direction. He was the one to push boundaries, suggesting designs that fused unexpected elements or advocating for inclusivity in collections. His ideas were met with resistance at times — many still clung to rigid gender norms in fashion. But Andreas had a unique voice, and he knew how to weave the rebellious edge of punk into even the most polished corporate atmosphere. His mission? To make fashion feel alive, authentic, and, above all, free.

It wasn’t easy to break through the glass walls of the industry, but Andreas was persistent. His love for punk culture, its anti-establishment roots, and the freedom it embodied fueled his desire to change the way people thought about fashion. To him, it was more than clothes — it was an expression of identity, a way to challenge societal norms and show the world that style could be anything you wanted it to be.

As Andreas sat down on the steps of a café, sipping his ammericano ice, he smiled to himself. The world of fashion was changing, slowly but surely, and he was right in the thick of it. He could already imagine the new collection for the brand — a mix of vintage punk, vibrant colors, and androgynous cuts. It was his vision, his fight for inclusivity, and his love for those little treasures found in the depths of a thrift store that would shape it.

With each step he took through the streets of London, Andreas felt the pulse of the city in his veins. Punk was more than a fashion statement; it was a way of life. And as he continued to challenge expectations, he knew one thing for certain: the world wasn’t ready for his next move, but they would be soon enough.