For SS25, DI PETSA took center stage at London Fashion Week with a mesmerizing collection titled My Body is a Labyrinth. Photographer Stencer Saintelange captured backstage moments at the DI PETSA SS25 show, exclusively for DSCENE Magazine. This mythologically charged lineup reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Ariadne and Theseus, using the labyrinth as a symbol for the complex journey within. In this collection, designer Dimitra Petsa dives deep into themes of desire, loss, and self-love, offering a reflective exploration of the personal trials and triumphs that shape our inner selves.
Inspired by the internal labyrinth we all navigate, DI PETSA’s SS25 collection serves as a metaphor for confronting our hidden, darker sides. Through her designs, Petsa offers a powerful narrative about feminine sensuality and the complexities of personal growth. The garments are both an armor and a celebration of vulnerability, inviting the wearer to embrace every aspect of their emotional landscape. Fluid draping, intricate textures, and sheer fabrics evoke the entanglement of feelings that make up this personal labyrinth.
The visual elements of the collection reflect these deeper meanings, with soft, sensual silhouettes and fabrics that mimic the movement of water—an essential symbol in many of Petsa’s past works. Each piece is imbued with a sense of transformation, from sheer, transparent materials that speak to vulnerability, to rich, layered textures that suggest strength and protection.
My Body is a Labyrinth is a celebration of the feminine experience, one that acknowledges the challenges of confronting the self while honoring the beauty of that personal transformation.