What was the deal with the silver cauldron bubbling away at the center of Ganni’s set? Handmade from recycled aluminum, it seemed to offer the most direct nod to Reffstrup’s witchy inspiration for the season. But forget about green-skinned, Halloween witches—Reffstrup was thinking more along the lines of “strong female empowerment.” The idea started out as playful, but as she delved deeper, she found herself fascinated by the community and sisterhood that surrounded witchcraft. “They stood for something they really believed in,” she said, drawing a parallel between science and alchemy. The innovative materials on the runway might’ve felt like they were conjured up through some sort of magic to those of us who aren’t experts.

This season, the focus leaned heavily into tailoring. The show kicked off with a cream-colored shorts suit, layered with a mini skirt—a nod to power dressing, Ganni-style. There were trench coats with melon-cut sleeves and double belts, and a brat-green denim jacket, sparkling with rhinestones and shaped into an hourglass silhouette. The brand’s signature leopard and floral prints made their appearance too, but this time, florals were paired with an oversized sweater, hand-knit from strips of fabric. Sheer shirts and layers over dresses and skirts brought a sweet, trendy vibe, but the real standouts were the ruffled scarves and detachable Peter Pan collars—first introduced in Ganni’s 2017 collection. “We love them again,” Reffstrup said, capturing the essence of Ganni’s magic: adding playful, whimsical touches to everyday wardrobe staples at prices tempting enough for a second helping.