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Aleixandri Studio’s provocative new collection, 'In Nomine Heretica,' delivers a powerful concept, drawing a direct parallel between the persecution of witches in the Middle Ages and the historical punishment of sexual and gender nonconformity.
Updated 03:51 pm EST, November 12, 2025
Published 07:51 pm EST, November 3, 2025
Photo Courtesy: 080 Barcelona Fashion
Aleixandri Studio’s provocative new collection, 'In Nomine Heretica,' delivers a powerful concept, drawing a direct parallel between the persecution of witches in the Middle Ages and the historical punishment of sexual and gender nonconformity.
Updated 03:51 pm EST, November 12, 2025
Published 07:51 pm EST, November 3, 2025
Photo Courtesy: 080 Barcelona Fashion
The new collection ‘In Nomine Heretica’ by Aleixandri Studio, presented at Barcelona Fashion, is a result of a meticulous design process that connects the persecution of witches in the Middle Ages with the historical persecution of sexual and gender nonconformity. It is a journey between the memory of the witch hunts and the historical persecution of sexual and gender dissidence. The collection draws a parallel between bodies branded as heretics and queer bodies, which for centuries have been punished, hidden, or ridiculed.
Aleixandri Studio believes that the past resonates today with the global rise of right-wing and far-right ideologies, reigniting hate that once again seeks to point out, censor, and condemn diverse identities. In Nomine Heretica represents a coven that summons the heretics of yesterday and today to demand a future where difference is not persecuted but celebrated.
One outstanding outfit was a white coat dress featuring a tailored bib that was layered in the front. The skirt was belted and fitted with silver buttons up the front. Although there was a jarring red “X” on the front of the bib with tally marks in light gray, the coat dress was beautifully tailored and provided fabulous symbology.
Another fascinating look was an all-black, high-necked shirt and pants. The material was embedded with dozens of quills. Again, the outfit was tailored and elegant at its core. The quills provided a fascinating embellishment along with belts attached to the ends of the arm sleeves.
Aleixandri Studio aims to challenge traditional norms and explore new creative possibilities within the fashion industry. The studio views fashion as a means to express understanding of the world, serving as a tool for queer resistance and exploring social narratives.
Aleixandri Studio was founded in 2025 by Marc Aleixandri Pla. He studied fashion design at BAU, Barcelona. He spent five years as a pattern maker at Palomo Spain before launching Aleixandri Studio in 2025, where he expressed Marc Aleixandri’s understanding of the world through fashion. Aleixandri Studio debuted with the ‘Violetas’ collection. This work was inspired by the transvestism of the Francoist era, a period marked by strict gender norms and the suppression of individual expression. This collection, presented at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, won the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent prize, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history.
Aleixandri Studio "In Nomine Heretica" during 080 Barcelona Fashion Week SS2026 - October 2025
Aleixandri Studio focuses on genderless fashion from an aesthetic, technical, and theoretical standpoint. The brand aims to encourage design experimentation and celebrate diversity. Aleixandri views fashion as a form of political language and queer resistance. The studio creates designs for diverse body types using artisanal, local production, and upcycled materials. Garments are produced on demand to avoid unnecessary stock. Aleixandri’s approach is characterized by collections that serve as narrative and conceptual explorations.
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