alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Spring 2025 Collection Presentation

Photography: BFA, Matteo Prandoni

On a magical evening, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet invited guests to step into "Hotel Imagination," an ethereal world showcasing the brand's Spring 2025 collection. The presentation featured music by Isan Elba, including hits from Paris Hilton’s new album, *Bad Bitch Academy*. Guests savored floral cocktails with Del Maguey Mezcal and mocktails featuring Saint James Iced Tea.

Photography: BFA, Matteo Prandoni

Stacey Bendet was joined by notable guests such as Olivia Culpo, Paris Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Kathy and Nicky Hilton, Ava Phillippe, Elizabeth Gillies, Loren Gray, Tiffany Haddish, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, among many others.

Photography: BFA, Matteo Prandoni

Through a series of enchanting vignettes—each room representing a signature print or embellishment—guests were transported into a fantasy world that inspired them to tell their own stories of identity and aspiration. The whimsical atmosphere featured hot air balloons and vintage cars, evoking a sense of promise and hope.

“My mother once told me that I dream in dresses. The collection is an ode to both imagination and what I call wearable couture. I wanted romance again, and I want women to see clothing as art,” said CEO and Creative Director Stacey Bendet.

Photography: BFA, Matteo Prandoni

The collection draws inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing little lady-like shifts, drop-waist dresses, full skirts, and crystal-embellished tunics—styles that seamlessly blend past and present.

“It’s all about an ode to the past while ushering in the future. Women want clothes that are wearable and expressive. I want to make clothes that always feel unique and make a woman feel her most beautiful,” Bendet explained. 

Photography: BFA, Matteo Prandoni

The designs include sculptural jackets and vests that feel fresh, while dresses with dropped-waist bodices are crafted from wrinkle-resistant moiré for the girl on the go. New engineered vertical florals visually shape the body into an hourglass form. Statement corsets are made from stretch knits and paired with the season's must-have “Olivia pant,” which Bendet refers to as “the best and most flattering butt fit we have ever made.” The brand also introduced the #snap skirt, allowing for easy length adjustments from floor-sweeping to calf-grazing.

Lookbook Photography: Lily & Lilac for Alice + Olivia

This season’s color scheme can be described as “preppy primary,” featuring soft shades of chambray, banana yellow, and dusty pink intertwined with pops of red and blue. The preppy essence continues with bouclé lady jackets, smart knit polos, and printed menswear ties paired with coordinating button-downs, all enhanced by dramatic old-world techniques like laser-cut appliqué florals. The collection is rich in color, texture, and technique, showcasing spectacular embellishments and thoughtful design touches that lend a unique quality to each garment.

Lookbook Photography: Lily & Lilac for Alice + Olivia

Opulent eveningwear steals the show, including a glittering column gown adorned with hundreds of pink-colored mirrored shards. For the first time since 2019, alice + olivia has introduced handbags that tie back to hero embroideries or embellishments from the collection. A decadent, crystal-encrusted clutch serves as a statement piece, while glittering baguettes hand-embellished with beads and paillettes shine in the light. These limited-edition items will be available throughout the season.

Lookbook Photography: Lily & Lilac for Alice + Olivia

Bold femininity with powerfully radiant skin was the skin-trending look for the runway. The alice + olivia models donned the most coveted healthy-looking complexion with Borghese, used to prep the models’ skin.

Photography: Mark Grgurich for Borghese

The alice + olivia woman has places to be, parties to attend, flights to catch, and a world to conquer—and she’s going to look phenomenal doing it. We hope she loves her trip to Hotel Imagination.

Photography: BFA, Matteo Prandoni

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