After a year-and-a-half hiatus due to emergency heart surgery, designer Sisi Li makes a triumphant return with Nells Nelson’s Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection. The collection reaffirms her dedication to impeccably crafted, woman-friendly tailoring. Li’s designs prioritize comfort without compromising on style, featuring knit pantsuits that offer ease of movement and jackets designed to wear like cardigans. Innovations such as plackets on sleeves enhance comfort, and shirt silhouettes crafted from fine gauge cashmere elevate everyday essentials.
Embracing the concept of “quiet luxury,” Li introduces graceful shawl collars on jackets and updates shoulder proportions to a slightly oversized look, achieved without the use of shoulder pads. Playful yet sophisticated elements, like button-down scarf-dickey hybrids, add a touch of novelty to the collection. A notable development is the launch of a bespoke suit-making service, allowing clients to experience personalized tailoring. Li expresses enthusiasm for this hands-on approach, stating, “I’ll do appointments here in my apartment and for clients who don’t live in New York, I’ll go to them.”
Overall, the Fall 2025 collection exemplifies Nells Nelson’s commitment to timeless elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of women’s needs in fashion.