Mediterranean romance was the theme of the Michael Kors Spring 2025 RTW runway show, blending the romanticism of the 1950s with the sleek simplicity of the 1990s.

“The dichotomies in the collection feel very Mediterranean to me, laid-back but luxurious, rustic but opulent, the sophistication of the city with the mood and attitude of a resort,” said Michael Kors.

Inspired by vintage, moody cinematography and timeless photography, the season centers on texture play. Relaxed-chic raffia hand- embroideries and raffia fringe, artisanal floral fabric embroideries, luxe lace and sleek crushed satins and cottons create a lived-in kind of luxury. Shapely, defined-waist silhouettes, slim long-line sheaths, soft skirts and relaxed trousers evoke an easy elegance, heightened by dramatic necklines and bare tailoring.

On the runway, textural black and white were combined with a range of earth tones, from chocolate and ecru to luminous shades of blue and green.

For footwear, sculptural heels took center stage, balanced by flat urban fisherman sandals. Hand-woven leather market and bucket bags, artisanal tassels and braided handles on streamlined satchels, kept the focus on workmanship from start to finish.

Olivia Wilde, Mary J. Blige, Lindsay Lohan, Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, Nina Dobrev, Shailene Woodley, JC-T and others were among the A-list front row. From the A-list arrivals to the familiar front-row faces, the backstage beauty and final touches, come inside the Mediterranean-inspired world of the Spring runway show.