Zimmermann recently debuted its Fall 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week at Petit Palais. Blending nostalgia with modern elegance, the collection, titled Hypnotic, draws inspiration from the spellbinding and enigmatic spirit captured by 1970's Australian Mystery movie, Picnic at Hanging Rock.

“Fall 25 draws inspiration from the Australian classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. We bring a modern spirit to our exploration of its themes and iconic imagery. Our collection, like the film, is guided by a mysterious spirit and the haunting, ethereal and romantic qualities of a dream within a dream. 

Rather than create a homage to the film’s costumes, we’ve taken some of the key storytelling elements, such as lace, dramatic silhouettes, the colours of Australian nature, Valentine’s letters, maps of Mt Macedon, the pinafores of the school uniforms and some of the tougher elements like riding wear and suiting. We’ve brought all these details together and have tried to handle them in a modern way.”- Nicky Zimmermann, Creative Director. 

The collection follows the film’s journey from light, innocence and frivolity evolving into something darker and more mysterious, expressed through color, silhouette and movement. 

Image credit: Thomas Razzano/BFA