Bouqui Glam House Spotlights “Five Dreams AW ‘2025” At New York Fashion Week

Raheem Akingbolu

Bouqui Glam House’s showcase of the Five Dreams AW ‘2025 collection got the audience’s nod on February 8, 2025, at the New York Fashion Week. It was a visually commanding presentation of fluid draping, construction quality and style.

Each dress in Five Dreams AW ‘2025 demonstrated Bukonla Ambali’s in-depth understanding of fabric manipulation and design innovation. The measurement points were carefully considered to ensure that the clothes suit various body types. The quality of stitches used is largely commendable, with even clean lines that reinforce the structure of the garments.

 It was a delight to watch their runway display, with pieces like the ‘Blaze Dress’, ‘Wild Desire’, and ‘Venom Dress’ stealing the spotlight with a complementing blend of elegance, sophistication, and luxury. Yet, we couldn’t help but notice that outfits like the ‘Shadow’ and the ‘Caramel’ Dresses called for more close-up attention.

 The Shadow dress is a strapless, column-style, black satin corset dress with draped hip detailing that subtly mimics the effect of a tied sash because of its asymmetric gathering at the waist. The upper bodice of the gown was built on a classic boned corset foundation, which does well in sculpting the wearer’s torso with a cinched effect.

While the structure is firm, the bust-to-waist transition feels restrictive – probably because of varying seam allowances. Additionally, the pooling hem at the bottom of the gown comes across as visually striking but portends a problem functionally. The weight distribution of the fabric isn’t entirely balanced, causing sections of the hem to lift where they should have remained grounded slightly. This could have been resolved with an inner structure, like a hidden organza lining or a lightweight crinoline panel, to control the movement of the fabric.

The Caramel dress has a deep, earthy brown fringe and off-shoulder arm detailing. It features a scalloped waistline that transitions seamlessly into a fringe skirt, allowing subtle leg exposure. This outfit had the potential to be an iconic runway moment. However, the fringe of the gown sometimes displayed awkward visual breaks because of the slightly sparse distribution of the strands, which caused gaps in motion rather than a continuous ripple effect. It is indeed a statement piece but one that requires additional refinement.

For Bouqui Glam House’s founder and creative director, Bukonla Hannah Ambali, Five Dreams AW ‘2025 marks a significant milestone in her artistic journey. The murmurs of approval from the audience with each runway entrance reflected the collection’s strong reception. Positioned in the high-end couture segment, Five Dreams AW ‘2025 is less about mass-market appeal and more about exclusivity. This raises an intriguing question: how does Bouqui Glam House plan to balance the collection’s luxury status with broader market demand?

Regardless of the strategy ahead, one thing is certain—Bouqui Glam House has once again asserted its presence in the fashion world, proving that artistry and innovation remain at the heart of its brand.