Simon Cracker Fall/Winter 2025 – Le Perle ai Porci

In a thought-provoking presentation at Milan Fashion Week, Simon Cracker showcased their latest collection, “Le Perle ai Porci.” This season’s theme dives deep into the irony of wealth, pretence, and the stark disconnect between fashion’s glossy surface and the realities of life.

As the collection unfolded, it became clear that the designers, Simone and Filippo, were addressing a pressing narrative: the overwhelming nature of consumerism and the ever-widening chasm between the affluent and the struggling. With a sharp wit, the duo reflects on the profound truth that while the top 10% of the population controls a staggering 76% of wealth, the essence of fashion seems lost within an insular bubble. Their commentary resonates through vibrant expressions, including a cheeky take on the glamorous iconography of the fashion world.

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The collection is a playful homage to the opulent yet superficial elements of high fashion—Birkin bags adorn garments, spray-painted Chanel jackets, and faux Hermès scarves repurposed into clothing. Each piece tells a story, a critique wrapped in the aesthetic language of fashion, enveloped in bows reminiscent of a “Prada concept,” with “fool’s gold” glimmering in the details.

In a nod to nostalgia, the colour palette borrows inspiration from ‘Quality Street,’ the beloved British confection, balancing sweetness and irony. Technically, the craftsmanship of the pieces remains rooted in previous collections, showcasing intricate knots and patchwork designs held together by industrial bands. There’s also a notable collaboration with Dr. Martens, transforming their deadstock into innovative takes on classic Chanel ballet flats—a fusion of street style and luxury.

Acknowledging their influences, the collection pays tribute to fashion legends like Miuccia Prada and Yves Saint Laurent while reverently honouring Franco Moschino, who was celebrated both for his high fashion glam and his playful mockery of bourgeois norms.

In the spirit of true inclusivity, “Le Perle ai Porci” is dedicated to those who navigate the complexities of survival in fashion and life. It extends a heartfelt message to the underrepresented, especially in contemporary society.

As the closing line echoes, “ALWAYS RICH ONLY IN PRETENSE!” (Cit. Riccardo Slavik), it’s clear that Simon Cracker’s FW25 collection is not just about clothing—it’s a vibrant manifesto urging us to reassess our values and the very fabric of fashion itself.