For Fall/Winter 2025/26, AGL (Attilio Giusti Leombruni) steps into the bold and expressive world of ’90s rock nostalgia with a collection that fuses gothic flair with romantic femininity. Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the latest collection titled “Goth Couture” channels the fearless energy of women who stand alongside, not behind, the rockstars, claiming their space with a powerful blend of attitude, artistry, and individuality.
A Tribute to Irreverent Icons
The AGL woman of FW25 isn’t afraid to express herself. She’s passionate, unapologetic, and playfully rebellious. The collection takes inspiration from muses of rock culture—those who turn heads not for following trends, but for effortlessly starting them. Their fashion language is bold: black leather, metal piercings, studs, and fierce details are offset by feminine touches like velvet bows, leather flowers, and soft faux fur. It’s this tension—between toughness and tenderness—that defines the soul of the collection.
Shoes that Speak Volumes
Footwear takes center stage with silhouettes as versatile as they are edgy. Over-the-knee boots, like the City Tex, are crafted from soft, flexible materials that can be worn in multiple ways—folded at the ankle or pulled high for maximum drama. Ankle booties, whether flat-soled or platformed, are adorned with piercings, studs, and delicate floral appliqués, offering a rebellious twist to classic shapes.
Graphic heels, lace-up bikers, and Japanese goth-inspired baby shoes with ribbon straps and metal chains add to the visual narrative. Even the most delicate styles, like ballet flats, carry the duality of this collection—think pointy toes wrapped in faux fur or topped with macro flowers, reflecting softness layered over steel.
Textures, Tones & Attitude
AGL’s signature craftsmanship shines through the air-expanded natural rubber soles and hand-finished leather details. Materials like nappa leather, abraded calfskin, pony-effect hides, and faux fur are brought to life in a moody palette dominated by black, red, white, and hints of green and brown.
Animal prints, from leopard to python, and airbrushed multicolor effects, heighten the collection’s visual impact.
Accessories become statements themselves, featuring piercing-inspired embellishments—barbells, rings, and spikes—layered onto bows, straps, and even the floral elements.
From Feet to Bag: A Complete Statement
Completing the look, AGL introduces bAGL, a bold bag collection that mirrors the mood of the footwear. In micro and macro sizes, from day-to-evening clutches to weekend essentials, these bags play with the same color palette and tactile materials, reinforcing the brand’s head-to-toe aesthetic cohesion.
With Goth Couture, AGL doesn’t just offer footwear—it delivers a manifesto of individuality and empowerment. This is a collection for those who find their strength in contrast, who own their contradictions, and who understand that real style is never one-dimensional.
