Saint Laurent’s Runway Finds Its Canvas in Francesco Clemente’s Vivid Portraits

When high fashion meets the painter’s brush, the result is more than just a campaign—it’s a conversation between art and style. For Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Italian Neo-Expressionist Francesco Clemente transforms actresses Zoë Kravitz and Isabella Ferrari, along with models Penelope Ternes and Ajus Samuel, into living muses. Each portrait drapes its subject in runway looks—think brocade jackets, lace ruffles, and razor-sharp tailoring—capturing not just the clothes, but the mood of the moment. Clemente’s signature use of color and form spotlights femininity, echoing his belief that tenderness is the true language of art. This collaboration continues Saint Laurent’s tradition of merging visual art with fashion, a legacy that has included partnerships with everyone from Andy Warhol to contemporary Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang. As fashion houses increasingly blur the lines between gallery and runway, Clemente’s portraits remind us: style is fleeting, but art lingers in memory. #SaintLaurent #FrancescoClemente #FashionMeetsArt #Culture