For “Sands of Icarus,” Deadwood transformed the catacombs of Villa Copenhagen into an evocative dreamscape. Inside the vast, subterranean ballroom, artist Dominic Kiessling created a living sandstorm installation from parachute cloth — a swirling mirage that enveloped the runway as models moved through its shifting haze. The atmosphere embodied both fragility and power, mirroring the collection’s central theme: humanity’s ambition and the aftermath of flying too close to the sun.

The palette moved from scorched sand and terracotta earth tones to silvery metallics reminiscent of silica, while textures collided — cracked hides, recycled aluminum, distressed canvas, and sheer modern mesh — symbolizing the tension between decay and evolution. Materials were drawn from rescued waste sources and experimental textiles, including natural latex.

This season also marked a creative collaboration with guest designer Salvatore Vignola, whose influence introduced a note of sensual lightness and movement to Deadwood’s typically rugged aesthetic.

At its core, “Sands of Icarus” is both an homage to human curiosity and a warning about hubris in the age of technology — a meditation on resilience, adaptation, and transformation. As the brand puts it, when the storm hits, we can choose whether to fight change, become it, or dance to the hum of the sandstorm.