Sophie Fontanel breathes poetry and freedom into Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for the new fashion season

Until October 16, 2025, Sophie Fontanel reenchants back-to-school fashion at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. An ode to allure, sartorial freedom and the pleasure of strolling the aisles of the department store.

Back to school is sweet, free and happy thanks to Sophie Fontanelinvited by Galeries Lafayette to cast her mischievous and sensitive eye over the Autumn-Winter 2025 collections. With her inimitable style combining humor, benevolence and attention to detail, the journalist and author has created a fashion selection full of character, to be discovered until October 16 at Paris Haussmann.

In a series of videos in shop windows and on social networks, Sophie shares her “objects of desire” for the season: a checkered trench coat by AMI PARIS, a fir-green skin jacket by Loewe, a Falabella bag by Stella McCartney and a rust-colored pea coat by Dries Van Noten. Strong pieces, chosen not for their extravagance, but for what they say about the freedom to dare a look.

A joyful and committed back-to-school season

This fall season is more than just an exhibition of trends. It takes the form of a narrative journey, in the image of Sophie Fontanel, who sees each garment as an invitation to take flight, to rediscover oneself, to “rediscover the childlike joy of trying things on”. She celebrates a fashion of reality, joyful and accessible, far from injunctions.

The brands in the spotlight reflect this diversity: Levi’s and its denim pop-up event, Róhe and its minimalist tailoring from Amsterdam, FRAME for its Californian chic or Ferragamo, which pays tribute to choreographer Pina Bausch with inspired belt bags.

Sophie’s style: attitude above all else

Sophie Fontanel is all about style, not trends. A good pair of jeans from Levi’s, a pea coat from Sessùn, a graphic coat from Jodhpur, or a leather-effect jacket from Maje: each piece selected by Sophie tells of a posture, a desire to exist differently.

She also highlights confidential houses and unexpected finds: unisex cashmere from Guest in Residence, structured collections from Zomer, and organic skincare from Cosmetics 27. She even punctuates her itinerary with a cultural detour with the Échelle Humaine festival at Lafayette Anticipations(September 19 to 21), highlighting the link between fashion, culture and emotions.

Where can you find this experience?

The selections and stagings can be seen at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, from September 5 to October 16, 2025. Each floor of the store becomes a playground where you can compose your own look, without rules, with lightness.

For those who want to extend the experience, Paris abounds with fashion concept-stores and independent boutiques like those featured in our Paris Select Book shopping selection.

Practical info:
📍 Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
📅 September 5 to October 16, 2025
🕘 Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm – Sunday 11am to 8pm
🎯 2nd & 3rd floors: fall-winter fashion selection by Sophie Fontanel