Versace and Balmain Make a Case for Perfume Bottle Heels and Bags: What’s Behind the Quirky Spring ’25 Runway Trend?

There’s a quirky new trend emerging on the spring ’25 runways — perfume bottle heels and bags. In recent days, Versace and Balmain have both made a convincing case for whimsical accessories. Luxury designers on and off the runway seem to be more willing to experiment with their shoes and bags this season, and it’s no surprise. When the going gets tough, the industry has traditionally turned to accessories to help them get out of the doldrums. They’re often seen as investment pieces and more accessible than expensive ready-to-wear looks that might lose their luster after a season or two. For spring ’25, many fashion houses are reverting back to classics and greatest hits in their ready-to-wear offer, giving shoes and bags more room to shine. Versace’s gives it best-selling Bright Crystal scent a new spin as a runway heel. At the same time, every luxury fashion house is banking on the beauty category like never before. So perhaps it made perfect sense then that Versace and Balmain decided to combine the best of both worlds for some showstopping runway pieces. Donatella Versace transformed her best-selling fragrance, Bright Crystal, into shoes and clutches. Balmain, for its part, just opened its first standalone beauty boutique in

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