We are head over heels for Sinéad O’Dwyer and her latest collection: S/S25 EVERYTHING OPENS TO TOUCH. Making a scintillating debut in Copenhagen as the recipient of the prestigious Zalando Visionary Award for 2024, the brilliant Irish designer Sinéad O’Dwyer unveils her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Everything Opens To Touch.
The idyllic setting of Opera Park is seductively transformed into an enchanting dreamscape of a sultry summer, where sculptures inspired by 3D scans of Sinéad’s early cast works of the artist Jade O’Belle meld seamlessly with the ethereal sounds curated by Witch Trials and Cosha. Adding a deeper layer of immersion, Cosha recites a poem penned by London-based author Anastasiia Fedorova exclusively for the show.
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We are captivated by the way Sinéad continues to expand her inclusive universe alongside models and cherished collaborators like Alva Claire and the soulful musician Mahalia. Marking a triumphant return, the brand partners once again with the Hair and Care Foundation to offer a visionary runway experience for blind and low-vision guests. This immersive experience includes evocative audio descriptions and tactile fabric swatches, amplifying the sensuous allure of the collection. Breaking new ground, the show features the trailblazing blind model and broadcaster Lucy Edwards, who graces the runway with her guide dog, making a historic first for CPH Fashion Week. This initiative is in proud alliance with the Danish Association of the Blind, extending an invitation to blind and low-vision guests to fully engage with the show.
Forever reimagining her signature aesthetics, Sinéad thrills us with her fresh interpretations of shibari-inspired harnesses, newly introduced short sleeves, micro-culottes adorned with slanted rara ruffles, and exquisitely tailored shirts crafted in sumptuous new materials. Particularly mesmerizing is the deep blue denim, exuding an air of sophistication and freedom that embodies endless summer days and luminous nights. Collaborations this season reach dazzling heights with Grounds Footwear, presenting bubble-soled shoes with laced-up uppers reminiscent of traditional Irish Dancing footwear alongside raunchy naked thong sandals. The beguiling layers of lace from Savage X Fenty’s iconic underwear lend an undercurrent of sensuality beneath denim and wool, while Ecco’s distinctive bags, customized by O’Dwyer in her signature ‘Squiggle’ stretch nylon, steal the show.
We are truly in love with Sinéad and her breathtaking vision. This is a collection that invites touch, inspires connection, and redefines inclusivity.
