It wouldn’t be a Christopher John Rogers show without colors, shapes, and lines. The veteran designer has once again delivered timeless pieces. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native doesn’t shy away from his vibrant roots, as every piece felt like joy and confidence. His Fall 2025 collection only amplified that feeling through his uniquely colorful ensembles.
Rogers is known for his color contrasts. The first part of his show featured bright blues, oranges, and yellows on deep browns. One standout piece was a V-lined, layered dress. The top half was brown, with blue fabric highlighting the collarbone. The bottom half was double-layered, with the top layer shorter than the bottom, but both layers extended like a ball gown. The bottom layer had two shades of burnt brown, and the top layer had two shades of burnt orange. The average person wouldn’t think of pairing those colors and styles into one dress, but Rogers’ immaculate eye for color-blocking was once again on display.
The latter half of the show paired vibrant greens, blues, and yellows. A standout piece was a preppy cardigan set. The cardigan had a brown collar, two shades of green blocked in the midsection, and partially orange sleeves. The bottom of the cardigan featured blue and black stripes, with the pockets accented in black and white. The flowy skirt beneath the cardigan was patched, with one side in deep browns and the other in blue and orange. To finish the look, a ribboned bow was tied along the neck, with frays of every color included in the piece. What would typically be considered “a lot going on” makes sense with Rogers. He designs outfits with lines, shapes, and colors that pair so well.
Almost every piece in the show accentuated a woman’s figure. Rogers’ clothing brings a higher level of sophistication, contributing to his overall mission to empower women through his designs. The collection is made for those who want to captivate any room they walk into and make a statement before saying a word, which is why it’s fitting that attendees included powerhouses like Keke Palmer and Hannah Bronfman.
The clothing captured so much attention that lead artist Sonny Malina knew to keep the beauty simple. Sharp, asymmetrical bangs were the hair accessory for almost every look. He shaped the bangs in a way that made a statement without taking away from the pieces. This look wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Bumble and Bumble’s molding products. The bangs added to the sexy yet sophisticated theme that was present throughout the night. The same thought process applied to the makeup looks. There wasn’t much product used on the upper half of the face, other than filling in eyebrows and highlighting the models’ natural beauty. The focus was on the lips, with most outfits featuring a galactic lip—essentially a lot of lip gloss, courtesy of MAC.