16Arlington Brings "The Heat" for SS25
“Suddenly, I felt like I was facing the sun,” says Capaldo — reintroducing 16Arlington’s lightness at London’s Royal Academy.
Marco Capaldo has seen the light. The designer has gone through many ups and downs in the past few years, reflected in his eponymous label, 16Arlington while continuing to honor the untimely passing of his partner, Federica Cavenati, in 2021. Capaldo has taken on a darkened aesthetic ever since, emerging from the night for Spring/Summer 2025 on the third day of London Fashion Week.
“Suddenly, I felt like I was facing the sun,” says Capaldo — reintroducing 16Arlington’s lightness for SS25. Dubbed “The Heat,” the womenswear collection is young, wild, and free in light sunset hues. The mood was felt inside London’s Royal Academy with Diptyque, scenting the air with notes of mimosa and blooming flowers. The mystical runway moved in motion, dusted with biodegradable confetti rising at every step.
The collection began with illuminating shades of yellow, drenching lightweight trench coats, flowy pencil skirts, and belted mid-length dresses with contrasting collars. Leather moto uniforms revealed metal-platted bras beneath, while sheer tanks and suede trousers contrasted red snakeskin handbags with animalistic energy. 16Arlington brought “The Heat” this season, wrapping up warm with monstrous fur coats paired with miniature hot pants for a sensual look. The brand’s feathered frocks were repurposed in motionful fringe, swinging back and forth on formal evening gowns. Gradient-hued feathers sprouted from sheer and beaded bottoms, flowering on sequined ensembles packed with sex appeal.
Take a closer look at 16Arlington’s SS25 collection in the gallery above, and stay tuned for more London Fashion Week content on Hypebeast.
