Cucculelli Shaheen brought an air of dark romance to Racket NYC with their Winter 2025 collection, set against the moody sounds of indie rock band The Spyrals. The models took the stage in looks that felt both ethereal and rebellious, blending intricate beadwork and lace with sharper, more structured silhouettes. From flowing gowns to leather pants paired with billowing blouses, each piece carried a sense of effortless edge while remaining undeniably elegant.

Founded in 2016 by married design duo Anna Rose Shaheen and Anthony Cucculelli, the New York-based brand has built a reputation for its lush details and subversive attitude. The couple, who first met while working in downtown NYC, honed their craft in Florence before returning home, disillusioned by the increasingly commercial direction of the fashion world. Their response was to create something different, an approach that continues to shine in this latest collection.

Dubbed Collection Nineteen, the lineup feels like a love letter to the unconventional. Themes of nostalgia, rebellion, and the beauty of imperfection run throughout, drawing from bohemian influences, nighttime mystique, and a sense of the past colliding with the present. True to the brand’s ethos, the designs strike a balance between structure and softness, tradition and rule-breaking.

At its core, Cucculelli Shaheen’s Winter 2025 collection is an invitation to embrace contrasts: light and dark, romance and edge, delicate and bold. And in a world of fast trends, their commitment to authenticity remains as captivating as ever.