Ancuța Sarca’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, presented at London Fashion Week, plunged attendees into a world where the mundane corporate grind collides with the rebellious spirit of 1960s counterculture. With the soft hum of keyboard clicks and fluorescent lights setting the tone, Sarca drew inspiration from the everyday uniform of modern city life—dark suits, monochrome tracksuits, and comfortable shoes like Crocs and Clarks Wallabees. But true to form, Sarca injected her signature juxtaposition into the collection, fusing corporate minimalism with the wild energy of animal prints and bold textures.
Photography by Francesco Zinno
Her designs are an imaginative blend of high-concept and wearable, with sportswear silhouettes transformed by upcycled materials like snakeskin high-heeled pumps and oversized leopard print boots—both anchored in masculine shirt collars and sportswear stripes. Sarca’s exploration of gender roles continues with menswear, featuring reworked loafers with velcro fastenings and sleek faux snakeskin detailing.
The collection’s highlight was Sarca's partnerships with iconic footwear brands Crocs and Clarks. The collaboration with Clarks reimagined the classic Wallabees using deadstock shoes, marrying heritage style with sustainability in a bold new vision. Crocs, known for their quirky comfort, were deconstructed and transformed using experimental electrostatic flocking techniques, creating hybrid designs that merge practicality with avant-garde aesthetics.
Ancuța Sarca’s SS25 collection was an ode to duality—everyday functionality clashed with creative rebellion, a fusion of eras that questioned and celebrated the roles we embody in modern life. Through her reimagined footwear and bold designs, Sarca once again proved her mastery at turning the expected into something thrillingly unexpected.
