{"id":16629,"date":"2025-03-19T04:43:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T04:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=16629"},"modified":"2025-03-19T06:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:35:34","slug":"haunting-a-fashion-stage-nosferatu-reflects-todays-aesthetics-at-paris-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2025\/03\/19\/haunting-a-fashion-stage-nosferatu-reflects-todays-aesthetics-at-paris-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Haunting a Fashion Stage: Nosferatu Reflects Today\u2019s Aesthetics at Paris Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

 Nosferatu<\/em> (2024) hit the cinema on Christmas day and three months later is still creeping into topics of discussion. We all love the costumes with gowns and petticoats that are no longer part of daily life today. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fashion has a cyclical nature, where past styles influence contemporary trends. The gothic atmosphere and vintage silhouettes from the film have influenced 2025\u2019s looks, bringing back corsets, ruffled details, structured coats and a darker, romantic elegance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nosferatu<\/em> and Romantic Elegance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu<\/em> is adapted from Bram Stoker\u2019s novel Dracula <\/em>(1897) and the film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror<\/em> (1922). Their cast includes Bill Skarsg\u00e5rd, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp with supporting roles by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin and Willem Dafoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story follows Ellen Hutter and her husband, Thomas Hutter, a struggling man desperate to secure financial stability for their future. To make ends meet, he accepts a job from Herr Knock to sell the decrepit Gr\u00fcnewald Manor to the mysterious Count Orlok. However, during his visit, Thomas begins to suspect something sinister lurking beneath the surface. As he becomes entangled in vampire lore, he seals his wife’s fate with a contract not knowing that it binds her to a creature of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Fashion Era of the Film<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The film is set in early Victorian 1838, a time when fashion became more structured and restrained compared to the Regency era. Ruffled details, long honeycomb sleeves and corsets defined the silhouettes of the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in line with the director\u2019s artistic vision and the film\u2019s aesthetic, the colour palette deviates from the traditional gold, tan and ivory tones of those days. Instead, it leans toward darker shades, particularly black, embracing a gothic tone that complements the film\u2019s haunting atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We focus on how modern fashion interprets these silhouettes and designs, as well as the gothic elements.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Isabel Marant Aesthetics and Femininity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter is styled in two distinct looks, one of which embraces a romantic ruffle aesthetic featuring off-shoulder dresses. As most of the scenes take place at night when dark shadows haunt, the characters are also often in nightgowns with flowing designs, giving off feminine energy and delicate features. <\/p>\n\n\n

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A brand that has been turning heads for its subtle yet effortlessly chic style is Isabel Marant\u2013the Parisian label that blends bohemian ease with cool-girl sophistication, so much so that it has become a style in itself. What makes Isabel Marant such a fun match for the film? It\u2019s all about the romantic undertones woven into the silhouettes\u2013especially in the moments when Depp swaps her tight corset dress for a more free-spirited look. It\u2019s that perfect mix of nonchalance and dreamy femininity, giving us a glimpse of her more sophisticated side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are two other brands that have been focusing on laid-back elegance for the Autumn\/Winter 2025 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chloe FW25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Chlo\u00e9 girl is back, just like in the 2000s. This season\u2019s collections embrace a posh-hippy-grunge and feminine aesthetic with flowy silhouettes. This direction perfectly aligns with the Isabel Marant trend, where vintage-inspired, gown-like designs take centre stage. Think delicate lace, puffed shoulders and airy fabrics, creating a dreamy petticoat and undergown effect\u2013a perfect match for a Nosferatu-inspired look with a modern bohemian twist. This aesthetic leads straight to Chloe\u2019s creative director Chemena Kamali\u2019s vision of \u201ca feeling of Britishness, old aristocracy\u2013she\u2019s in her castle\u201d. This is a character who effortlessly throws together cherished historical pieces, layering jackets, heirloom fur stoles and maxi dresses made from slips and nightgowns embodying a look that feels both nostalgic and modern\u2013a true fusion of gothic romance and free-spirited bohemia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ann Demeulemeester FW25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make it effortless, but darker\u2013Ann Demeulemeester delivers what we can only call vampire hunter core. The Lost and Found concept drapes the body in loose, cascading fabrics, paired with structured, uniform-like vests and trousers, giving the vibe of someone barely holding it together\u2013but looking ridiculously cool while doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This collection isn\u2019t confined to femininity\u2013it leans into unisex appeal, mirroring the sharp yet undone aesthetic of the male characters in Nosferatu <\/em>as well. With flowy silhouettes, it\u2019s echoing Isabel Marant\u2019s signature ease, but Ann Demeulemeester adds a sense of deliberate construction, making the softness feel controlled\u2013like those that have been through misfortunes of disease.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Beauty of Freedom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What we\u2019ve noticed from Nosferatu<\/em> is that the film revolves around the beauty and desire for freedom embodied by Ellen Hutter. Her character reflects themes of female unfulfilled desire and the misogynistic hysterical woman perception of the 1800s. Unlike the women of her time, Ellen moves differently, thinks differently and is often seen as peculiar. This is subtly reflected in her wardrobe\u2013her loose, flowing gowns stand in contrast to the more structured attire of her friend Anna Harding, played by Emma Corrin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in today\u2019s society, we celebrate individuality\u2013what was once seen as peculiar is now embraced as a mark of self-expression. If we were to reimagine Ellen in a different era, she might have been a rebellious spirit of the ’70s, draped in bohemian layers, fighting for her own freedom with the same quiet defiance. Her essence transcends time\u2013always a woman out of place, yet entirely herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Dark and Whimsical Aesthetic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, we can\u2019t ignore the dark goth aesthetic of the film because at the end of the day, it\u2019s still a horror movie with a touch of tragic romance. The blend of eerie, historical elegance and gothic fashion is what truly sets the tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, here are the brands at the Paris fashion shows that captured this hauntingly beautiful aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexander McQueen FW25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alexander McQueen took centre stage at Paris Fashion Week, with designer Sean McGirr embracing the dandy look\u2013a style rooted in aristocratic elegance and rebellious refinement. This season, the Victorian gothic\u2019s raw, moody essence commanded attention, merging historical drama with a modern edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book-pleated collars, dramatic shoulders and sharply tailored silhouettes transported us back to 19th-century fashion, where extravagance met precision. The collection exuded a poetic darkness, embodying the very essence of McQueen\u2019s signature romantic rebellion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dior FW25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dior show embraced a Nosferatu-esque style, weaving together 19th-century elegance with a gothic undertone. Ruffled shirts, lace-trimmed dresses and corseted blazers\u2013hallmarks of the era\u2013captured a sense of timeless beauty both ethereal and haunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in an atmosphere of dim lighting and swirling smoke, the runway created a grim and hypnotic allure, reminiscent of Nosferatu\u2019s shadowy world. The vibes gave off moody tones, felt like aristocratic phantoms resurrected for the modern age where romance and darkness dance hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Possibility in Today\u2019s Fashion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another gothic-inspired film, Frankenstein<\/em>, is set for release in 2025, reigniting the conversation around these aesthetics in fashion. It’s no surprise then that gothic influences will find their way into people\u2019s wardrobes. While we’ve seen these influences dominate the runway, how do they translate into everyday street style?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many brands today are reinterpreting vintage aesthetics to create wearable, adaptable looks. Instead of dramatic, full-fledged period pieces, they offer subtle nods to this trend, letting people incorporate dark romance and free-spirited elegance into their own personal style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some celebrity looks that channel gothic and boho-chic vibes\u2013without going full costume mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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