“Across The Flame”-SS25
Gaurav Gupta’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Across The Flame, captivated audiences at Paris Couture Week, blending personal transformation with couture craftsmanship. This collection, a deeply personal story of resilience and rebirth, was inspired by Gupta’s own journey of recovery alongside his life partner, Navkirat Sodhi, after a life-altering accident. With Across The Flame, Gaurav Gupta explores the themes of love, transcendence, and strength, creating an unforgettable narrative through couture.
A Celestial Journey: Inspired by Astral Projection
At the heart of the collection lies the concept of Astral Projection—a transformative experience that guided both Gaurav and Navkirat on their healing path. Through the collection, Gupta showcases a fusion of spirituality and craftsmanship, channeling the journey of overcoming adversity. The standout Twin Flame ensemble, created in a rich ochre hue, symbolizes the couple’s transformation and resilience, while new elements such as midnight blue metal breastplates evoke protection and strength.
A Revolution in Couture: The Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Gaurav Gupta’s SS25 collection marks an evolution in couture with the introduction of denim, exemplified by the Bucket Corset and Distressed Bucket Jacket, challenging traditional norms of high fashion. Brocade, hand-woven in Banaras, is infused with chants that symbolized strength and solace during the couple’s journey. Intricate metalwork, alongside over 20,000 Preciosa crystals, embellishes each piece, adding depth and mysticism.
Innovative Jewelry & Sculptural Designs
Gupta’s jewelry designs also play an essential role in telling the story of transcendence. The Chakra earring, Infinity ear cuff, and Tusk and Gaja earrings evoke resilience and rebirth, while a collaboration with Object & Dawn brings sculptural headpieces and avant-garde jewelry that echo the collection’s celestial symbolism. The René Caovilla heels seamlessly complement the couture creations, completing a look of ethereal elegance.
The Visual Experience: Makeup & Hair by MAC & Kérastase
The celestial theme of Across The Flame is brought to life by MAC’s lead makeup artist, Marieke Thibaut, with a stunning visual narrative of astral projection. Models sport a celestial third-eye sun, a starseed blue face, and facial markings that represent the sacred chants woven into the fabrics. The look is completed by hair artistry from Kérastase, which adds a layer of ethereal transcendence.
A Fusion of Art, Spirituality, and Couture
Gaurav Gupta’s Across The Flame collection at Paris Couture Week SS25 is a celebration of transformation, artistry, and love. With a blend of celestial inspiration, intricate craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design, Gupta has created a collection that speaks to both the heart and the soul. Each piece transcends time, delivering a deeply personal narrative through the lens of couture.
