Fashion has always been a form of storytelling, a visual language that expresses both personal identity and collective consciousness. Fely Campo’s new Fall Winter collection, Self <> World, beautifully captures this duality, exploring the synergy between introspection and external expression. With a focus on texture, structure, and a rich yet muted palette, the collection is a quiet meditation on an elegance that seamlessly blends the past with the present, the personal with the universal.
One of the most striking aspects of this collection was its masterful use of texture. Tweed, velvet, and embossed fabrics interacted like different voices in a harmonious conversation, each one adding depth to the narrative. A gold brocade dress with voluminous sleeves was one of the standout looks, giving not only an almost regal feel but also a nod to historical opulence reinterpreted for contemporary sophistication. Meanwhile, oversized jackets woven with metallic threads infused classic tailoring with a futuristic sensibility, proving that heritage and modernity can coexist effortlessly.
Fely Campo 'Self <>World' collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid - February 2025
Muted yet expressive, the color story added another layer of depth to the collection. Deep plums, warm browns, and inky blacks provided a sophisticated backdrop for the occasional shimmer of metallics, reinforcing the collection’s introspective nature. These hues weren’t loud, but they didn’t need to be. Their richness spoke volumes in a way that felt deeply personal yet universally elegant.
Structure Meets Fluidity
Campo’s ability to merge structure with movement was one of the most compelling elements of the show. Voluminous skirts anchored by cropped jackets, sweeping coats with sharp lapels, and the juxtaposition of tailored precision with fluid drapery created silhouettes that were both commanding and effortless. The oversized outerwear, in particular, felt refreshingly modern, grounding the collection in contemporary relevance.
Fely Campo 'Self <>World' collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid - February 2025
In Self <> World, Campo reminds us that fashion is more than fabric: it is identity, reflection, and legacy. This collection was not about fleeting trends but about the quiet power of well-crafted design. By embracing both the past and the future, Fely Campo offers garments that are as timeless as they are contemporary. Self <> World brought pieces that whisper rather than shout, yet leave a lasting impression.
The Collection
Fashion Designer and Professor, Mena believes that fashion completely transcends the surface and the most important is how one feels rather than anything else. Fashion is really about how empowered one becomes by it. She channels vibrant flares of vintage fashion and dreams of contemporary twists, inspired by her own life and travels.