Kevin Germanier and Vogue100
In an industry often caught between the nostalgia of tradition and the anxiety of reinvention, few designers have carved a space as singular, and as electric, as Kevin Germanier. With his riot of color, unapologetic glamour, and a crystal-studded commitment to sustainability, Germanier has become the name quietly reshaping what modern couture can look and feel like. So it comes as no surprise that Vogue has officially taken notice, naming him among the 2025 class of Vogue 100, fashion’s most forward-thinking talents shaping the future of style.
Germanier’s inclusion in the prestigious list, unveiled during Vogue World: Paris, feels both inevitable and well-earned. From his early days as a Central Saint Martins graduate to launching his eponymous label in 2018, Germanier has never followed fashion’s rules. Instead, he’s rewritten them in recycled silk, deadstock satin, and thousands of upcycled Swarovski crystals — rendering his gowns not just eco-conscious, but ethereal.
His designs are unmistakable: sculptural yet soft, maximalist yet purposeful, futuristic but never cold. At a time when many houses are stripping things down in the name of “quiet luxury,” Germanier is taking a radically different approach, leaning into bold color stories, explosive texture, and silhouettes that feel part space-age fantasy, part mythological siren. He doesn't just design clothes. He designs statements.
And Vogue is listening.
“Kevin represents a new kind of couture spirit — one that doesn’t sacrifice beauty for ethics, or vice versa,” said one Vogue editor. “He’s not just sustainable. He’s spectacularly sustainable.”
That spectacle was on full display in Paris, where Germanier’s work drew eyes even in a sea of fashion week heavyweights. Models draped in asymmetrical, flame-like embellishments and kaleidoscopic fringe shimmered through the crowd like celestial beings from a greener future. His aesthetic, a balance of chaos and control, continues to offer an antidote to fashion’s minimalism fatigue.
Yet beyond the glitz and gloss, Germanier’s mission remains grounded. His use of discarded materials is not trend-driven; it is a long-term ethos, developed during his internships at Louis Vuitton and informed by his time in Hong Kong. In his studio, “waste” becomes raw luxury, and glamour is redefined through intention.
Now, with the Vogue 100 platform placing his name in front of the global industry’s elite, speculation is swirling about what’s next. Whispers of creative collaborations with major maisons have begun to surface. Could a couture house in search of reinvention be eyeing his vision? Or will Germanier continue to build his label as an independent force redefining what the future of fashion looks like?
Either way, the message is clear: Kevin Germanier is no longer fashion’s best-kept secret. He’s its sparkling new north star. And the world is watching.
XOXO, The Fashion Stock Market
Cover Photo: Hippolyte Petit/BFA.com
Editor: Annaliese Persaud
