Sivan NYFW Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection Review: Timeless Design and Vivid Storytelling

Welcome to “The Hotel Sivan” — a luxury escape that combines elegance, comfort, and sustainable design. Menswear brand Sivan made their third appearance at New York Men’s Day (NYMD) — the opening event for New York Fashion Week — with a refined, travel-inspired collection that is sure to put the brand on the map.

“The Hotel Sivan” collection’s presentation was a masterclass in thematic storytelling, combining richly imagined sets with creative titles like “The Road Tripper,” “The Doorman,” “The Business Traveler,” “The Bellhop,” “The Extended Stay Guest,” and more. These titles reinforced Sivan’s vision for the collection and tied all of the pieces together.

The presentation was divided into three sets: one that represented a hotel lobby, one that resembled a minimalist hotel room, and one ambiguous celebratory scene in which models posed tastefully with champagne in hand.

In the lobby, models were interspersed around a baggage-laden trolley. On the desk nearby, a sage-green rotary phone and glass of champagne sat beside a sign that read “CONCIERGE.” The lobby in this presentation displayed a wide range of models and styles — mirroring the overlapping lives of guests at a real hotel.

The presentation featured a lobby-themed set. By Courtesy of Tessa Bury

Most of the pieces in the lobby were jacket and trouser pairings, but the lengths, colors, and fabrics of these items varied widely. Blues, browns, sage greens, grays, and maroons were heavily featured, and the items ranged from suede to corduroy to wool. However, one look that stood out amongst the sharp Melton trench coats and stately blazers was a cable-knit navy blue turtleneck and matching robe, which tied loosely at the waist. This look was aptly named “The Comfort Traveler.”

"The Comfort Traveler" look featured a matching turtleneck and robe. By Courtesy of Tessa Bury

The hotel room scene was more spare, instead focusing the audience’s attention on the models. A pile of custom towels rested on a bed draped in sheets the same sage hue as the phone. Beside it, a bedside table, teal lamp, and simple wooden chair helped to build the realism of the world Sivan had crafted. Visually, the highlight of the set was a beautiful floral rug with navy blue, gold, and burgundy designs that coordinated with the colors of the collection.

Four looks were modeled here: a classic green robe and pajama set with visible blue stitching and oversized buttons, a pair of navy corduroy blue pants that matched an asymmetric jacket in the same material, a navy blazer coupled with a berry red poplin skirt and patterned gold tie, and a navy blue dress with two rows of golden buttons layered over a sage blouse. Each look felt classic and wearable, with an elevated twist that made them both elegant and subtly unique.

One look, titled "The Extended Stay Guest," featured more casual attire. By Courtesy of Tessa Bury

Finally, the celebratory scene had the most minimalist set of all, a mere blue carpet, marble floor paneling, and a handful of navy blue cushioned chairs. This ensured all eyes were on the collection’s looks, which were displayed by models grasping champagne glasses and talking amiably with each other.

The brand’s roots in bespoke men’s tailoring were especially evident in this scene: pinstriped and navy evening suits atop silk blouses in white, baby blue, and pink, with bow ties and sashes of coordinating colors. The suits appeared in a range of fabrics: crepe, velvet, alpaca, and silk. These unexpected color pairings added a charming element of fun to an otherwise stiffly formal collection.

Many of the looks in Sivan's collection featured formalwear. By Courtesy of Tessa Bury

Sivan probed the gender binary of fashion by including multiple looks that paired a suit jacket with a full length-skirt. Sivan aims to expand men’s options for “expressing what it means to be a man in a suit,” and this collection felt fully representative of that mission.

The presentation also centered Sivan’s commitment to low-waste fashion and belief that good design hinges on sustainability. Vintage furniture was used in the sets, and Sivan prioritized eco-conscious design, production, and distribution of their products.

Overall, the collection was a tribute to the craft of tailoring and the timeless appeal of a well-designed wardrobe. According to their website, the brand centers “functionality and fun” and “timelessness over trends,” and this collection clearly embodied that ethos. Imbued with Sivan’s signature elegance and imagination, it delivers both wearability and style. To summarize the collection in one sentence: Once you check into “The Hotel Sivan,” you’ll never want to leave.

—Staff writer Makenna J. Walko can be reached at makenna.walko@thecrimson.com.