At Paris Couture Week FW25, Tony Ward unveiled his Fall-Winter 2025–2026 Haute Couture collection, Entre Rêve et Regard—a vision suspended between dream and gaze. This season, Ward stepped boldly into theatrical terrain, presenting couture as a mirror of transformation and self-revelation.

Infused with the decadent mystique of Baroque and masquerade aesthetics, the collection reinterpreted historical grandeur through a resolutely contemporary, high-voltage lens. But rather than romanticize the past, Ward championed the art of reinvention. The result was a series of commanding silhouettes sculpted with near-architectural precision—designs that both empowered and unveiled.

Velvet devoré, intricate Baroque embroidery, and handcrafted 3D appliqués adorned gowns with an almost armor-like sensuality. Corsetry provided both strength and shape, anchoring diaphanous fabrics and provocative cutaways that revealed as much as they protected. Voluminous sleeves, metallic overlays, and sheer lace added dimension, creating ensembles that balanced opulence with bold theatrical intent.

Each look emerged not simply as a garment, but as a persona—alive, expressive, and unapologetically complex. Here, the mask did not conceal; it reflected. Vulnerability became an emblem of authenticity, with every detail inviting the viewer to see, feel, and question.

A daring color palette—cool blues, rose-touched pinks, fiery amber, deep crimson, and elemental neutrals—heightened the emotional intensity. Tones collided and harmonized like characters in a play, their interplay central to the visual drama.

With Entre Rêve et Regard, Tony Ward transformed couture into an immersive act of storytelling. The runway became a stage, each piece a gesture, each detail a line of dialogue. In a world where fashion is increasingly performative, this collection did not merely follow the narrative—it authored a bold new script.