During Paris Fashion Week, Magda Butrym unveiled her most intimate and personal collection yet—“Magdalena.” A celebration of Slavic heritage, handcrafted artistry, and raw self-expression, this Fall/Winter 2025 collection reflects Butrym’s evolving creative journey while remaining deeply rooted in her signature modern romanticism.
The Art of Weaving: A Tribute to Polish Craftsmanship
At the heart of Magdalena is a reverence for Polish weaving traditions, a craft that has influenced the country’s art for over a century. Butrym’s deep appreciation for handmade textures is evident in the luxurious knitwear, intricate crochet work, and sculptural yarn constructions featured throughout the collection.
Taking inspiration from visionary Polish artists like Magdalena Abakanowicz and Paulina Ołowska, the designer reinterprets these traditional techniques through a contemporary lens, crafting garments that blend delicate femininity with unapologetic strength.
A Sensory Experience: Ethereal and Empowering
The collection presents a breathtaking contrast between soft, dreamlike textures and bold, structured silhouettes.
Flowing crochet gowns, voluminous open-knit tutus, and sensual hourglass black dresses take center stage, enhanced by rich handwoven details. Among the standout pieces is a striking red mini dress, its sculpted form embodying the power and passion of the Magdalena woman.
The collection’s final look—a wedding dress adorned with a delicate crochet veil—evokes a sense of purity and new beginnings, crafted from the finest Polish yarns to resemble a blooming flower.
The collection is also grounded in Magda Butrym’s personal wardrobe, reflecting her everyday style with raw shearling coats draped over luxe tracksuits and fur shawls layered atop duvet jackets. A defining Slavic floral headscarf makes its appearance, a motif that ties together her heritage and design ethos.
An Immersive Show Space
Beyond the garments, the Magdalena show itself was a work of art. The runway was transformed into an ethereal dreamscape, with 200 meters of woven linen and alpaca fabric suspended from the ceiling—a labor-intensive process requiring over 150 hours of craftsmanship.
These semi-sheer, mist-like installations, dyed in **deep red—the eternal symbol of Magda Butrym’s brand—**created an atmosphere of romantic surrealism. As models moved through the space, they became part of the fabric’s fluid motion, blurring the lines between fashion, art, and movement.
Magdalena: A New Chapter for Magda Butrym
For Butrym, Magdalena marks a turning point in her artistic journey, where emotion and instinct take precedence over conventional design rules. While the collection introduces a bolder, more experimental vision, it still remains unmistakably Magda Butrym—sensual, powerful, and deeply rooted in femininity. By honoring tradition while fearlessly embracing the future, FW25 proves that true artistry lies in self-expression.
