THE SEASON'S DRESSES AT OTTODISANPIETRO
In the heart of May, designer dresses become the most sought-after piece. Light, elegant, sophisticated and full of character, they are the perfect uniform for unpredictable days, last-minute getaways or the season of summer celebrations. This season, brands cling to women's dresses' transformative and aspirational power. From Victoria Beckham’s particular English sensitivity and sensuality, more inclined toward discretion, to La DoubleJ’s explicit joy of life, dresses become a code that transmits the designers’ language.
As one of the oldest garments in fashion, brands translate a clear message in their dresses for summer 2025: the hope for elegant moments, and the nostalgia yet to be lived. Designer dresses are not made to hang on a rack, but to go out and see the world, to create memories and tell stories. At OTTODISANPIETRO, we carefully select the best examples of this art in motion. Dresses to stroll in, to celebrate in, and to remember. Designs that respond to both being and doing, and different brands on their journey of expression through the art of the dress.
Victoria Beckham Dresses
The summer 2025 proposal of Victoria Beckham dresses follows the thread of its DNA: clean silhouettes, English seduction and a very personal perspective on femininity. This season, the dresses feature her famous satin silhouettes and intense colours such as passion red or coral, flowing freshly between the classic and the avant-garde. The ruching at the waist and blouse-like effects create adaptable, free silhouettes for women. Colour becomes the brand's fresh and feminine hallmark, while the cuts and draping reveal the house’s technical mastery.
Victoria Beckham’s dresses are among the most revered in the industry, particularly when it comes to formal occasions. Her designs offer Beckham’s personal balance between sensuality and a sober presence: dresses that appear minimalist at first glance, but have complex draping and detailed structure.
Valentino Dresses
Valentino’s summer 2025 collection sets the romantic and theatrical vision of the maison, now reinterpreted under Alessandro Michele’s direction. Those who remember the Valentino of the 60s and 70s will see reflected in this era the same maximalism, opulence and spectacular hyper-femininity of that time. True to his more-is-more style, the new dresses explore dramatic volumes, feathers, ruffles, high necks and exuberant prints. This summer, the house embraces long silhouettes that fall with drama, in tweed, silks and very feminine colours.
The iconic Valentino red remains a recognisable emblem, coexisting with a palette of powdery tones. Structured organzas or embroidered silks reinforce that haute couture spirit that permeates even the house’s simplest pieces. Their skirt looks are not left behind, contributing with their blouses to the opulent illusion of a modernised original Valentino.
Toteme Dresses
Toteme’s refined and understated elegance finds its most relaxed version in this summer’s dresses. The Swedish brand by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman translates its Nordic sophistication into garments designed for warm moments: straight cuts, shirt silhouettes, bloused patterns and a colour palette that includes white, black, green or navy blue. This summer, Toteme dresses embrace a functional minimalism with shirt-type informal silhouettes, Scandinavian nautical evocations and other formal silhouettes that retain simplicity and versatility.
Designed as the core of a discreet, contemporary wardrobe, Toteme dresses have become favourites of stylists and supermodels. They are perfect for a dinner, a casual evening or a city stroll.
Isabel Marant Dresses
Isabel Marant’s dresses for this summer capture the boho-chic spirit that has defined the maison since its beginnings in the 90s. Among ruffles and paisley prints, each piece preserves freedom of movement for women, along with a particular elegance. The Agathe model in raw silk, with knotted neckline and airy sleeves, perfectly exemplifies Marant’s vision. Silhouettes like the Melissa in printed orange silk maintain that vintage-paisley touch as a guiding thread of Isabel Marant’s collections.
Embroidered details, subtle slits and finishes that add an artisanal dimension to her dresses. Even simpler silhouettes are enriched with fresh, flowing fabrics, open backs and braided belts in a Mediterranean hippie style. Marant’s style remains a benchmark of effortlessness and refinement.
Self-Portrait Dresses
Self-Portrait dresses are an ode to contemporary femininity. Han Chong’s brand combines romance and design with an aesthetic for modern women. With delicate lace and embroidered details, each Self-Portrait dress blends classic elegance with a more current spirit. Among those selected for OTTODISANPIETRO, we find models like the Georgette with thin straps and applied flowers, satin models and mini-dresses with peplum waists.
Known for their flattering fit, Self-Portrait dresses are ideal for weddings and graduations, as well as for informal dinners on holiday. Their style adapts naturally to many life moments, as the designer intends. The range of colours, soft and powdery, responds to a romantic and feminine source of inspiration that Self-Portrait proudly represents.
La DoubleJ Dresses
The summer universe of La DoubleJ is a celebration of colour, energy and devotion to wellbeing. The brand founded by J.J. Martin in Milan champions the joy of life, individual spirituality and traditional Italian craftsmanship. Their summer 2025 dresses come charged with intention: geometry aligned with the chakras and floral symbols like the iris (hope) and the zinnia (friendship).
Each La DoubleJ dress is, in some way, a source of positive energy. They are designed with the intention of elevating the wearer’s vibration, with prints recovered from the archives of Mantero Seta, the historic silk house on Lake Como. This collection stands out with silk chiffon dresses like the Marlene, or silk pieces such as the Hey Jude! Dress.
La DoubleJ believes that a dress can be a tool for expression and wellbeing. As a way to uplift our energy and mood, through the power of colour and clothing. Each piece carries a touch of maximalist humour, turning their dresses into true talismans.
