Vveyago Spring/Summer 2025
At this point, Ramone Ramsay is in competition with himself and himself only. Since the chants of his first show in 2023, the model-turned-designer has upped the stakes tremendously, proving in every way that he deserves Fashion Art Toronto's (F.A.T) 2024 FASHN DISRPTR award.
There’s an imminent anticipation for Ramone’s Vveyago designs: what ensemble will come out next? What theme will Ramsay bring to the forefront? Once inspired by gamers, then creatures, the visionary designer has now swept us away with the dynamic beauty and turmoil of the ocean for his latest ready-to-wearSpring/Summer 2025 collection.
delicate details capture the ocean's allure with pearl-drenched open-knit dresses reminiscent of coral polyps. Photography by Matt Reid
Inspired by “tears of the ocean,” the collection traced a gradient of storytelling through vivid colours, textures and silhouettes. This showcase marked another transformative leap in Ramsay’s foray into womenswear—a progression from his debut menswear-only collection. Ramsay’s expanding commitment to his new playground of gowns, dresses and power suits was on full display, highlighting a significant evolution from his sophomore collection, which featured only six womenswear pieces. This season, the designs showcased not only his technical prowess but also his ability to tell a compelling story through texture and fabrication.
In waves, the collection unfolded like the ocean itself: vibrant, layered and immersive. Opening with luminous aquamarine tones, Ramsay’s designs presented an aquatic fantasy in every piece. Open-knit dresses decorated with pearl-like shell embellishments had models embodying siren-like energy; while fringe detailing mimicked coral polyps and crinoids swaying across the runway. It was an aquatic experience capturing the essence of marine life, shimmering with vitality.
Among the series of looks dedicated to the ocean’s beauty, Ramsay contrasted with a burst of two bright red ensembles—a playful nod to the coral reef’s protein pigments. These pieces injected warmth and energy. A standout design featured a fiery red dress (look 15) with strategic cutouts and layered accents, bringing the vibrancy of coral reefs to life. The colour-blocking of red hues in these pieces punctuated the lineup, creating an arresting contrast against the cooler aquatic tones.
The return of Ramsay’s signature structural cropped blazer with dorsal fin shoulders—a hallmark of Vveyago—grounded the collection, tying the designer’s ethos to a bold, identifiable silhouette and making the male models stand out like Poseidon. His innovation in menswear remains unmatched, with the use of hand-dyed muslin (look 4,5,6) and a detailed introduction to embroidery (look 17, 18 and 23). A sleeveless vest featuring abstract wave-like patterns paired with loose, flowing trousers embodied a fresh approach to tailoring, while other looks explored textures evocative of water’s ever-changing surfaces (look 23).
The final chapter of the showcase—a crescendo into oil spill-inspired looks—served as a poignant commentary on environmental pollution. These garments, with swirling black-and-white patterns, mirrored the chaotic beauty of oil slicks on water, their reflective fabrics stark under the runway lights. The finale featured an oil spill-inspired wedding gown (look 29): a dramatic piece with a corseted bodice and a flowing train that encapsulated the duality of beauty and destruction. Ramsay’s choice to close with these darker tones underscored his ability to merge artistry with social awareness, making a powerful statement about humanity’s impact on the planet.
As Ramsay strode down the runway holding F.A.T’s coveted FASHN DISRPTR award, it was clear this year has been yet another defining one for him. It’s inspiring to know the cement is not yet dry on the impact Ramsay will make in Canadian fashion. What’s undeniable, though, is that once the roaring chants of Vveyago settle after each showcase, everyone is left desperate to know: what will he do next?
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