Fashion month has wrapped up for another year and the globe’s fashion capitals have powered through with an abundance of trends that excite and intrigue yet again. With textured garments, persistent prints, and cosy capes, fashion month showcased the best of the ready-to-wear collections are sure to make an impact.
With a mixture of top designers and brands on the rise like Burberry, Ashish, Marc Jacobs, Fforme, Roksanda Ilinčić, and Simone Rocha taking new approaches to fashion in a changing and challenging climate, there were many trends to choose from.
We’ve researched the latest runways and cherrypicked our top trends that we forecast to make a mark in Autumn/Winter 2025.
Colour Coalition
Led by Serbian fashion designer Roksanda Ilinčić, bold and beautiful colour combinations took centre stage. Whether bright reds paired with royal blues or lavender purples joining forces with gradient greens, this trend is sure to brighten the colder and darker months with strong but clashing colour combinations.
Images: Roksanda Ilincic
Fur Frenzy
In anticipation of colder weather, fashion brands went fanatic for fur fits.
Showcased by the likes of Petra Fagerstrom, Simone Rocha, Helen Anthony, and Lueder, shaggy fur is the cosy resolution for cold winds. With faux fur a must today, what was once a notably controversial trend is now accessible and sustainable for all.
Images: Helen Anthony and Simone Rocha
Stunning Stripes
After a period of minimalism and ‘quiet luxury’, Fashion Week has shown that we have officially entered a print renaissance, and stripes are the trend taking the lead.
Whether it’s popping with colour or traditionally black and white, these striped styles from designers such as Ashish and Talia Byre capture attention on the runway and are sure make a mark in 2025 looks.
Images: Ashish and Talia Byre
No Fuss Fringe
During fashion month we saw fringe details work the runway, with designers such as Burberry, Altuzarra, and Fforme featuring fringe elements in the looks.
The fringe details in these on-trend looks paired with rich textures from silk and satin make for an effortlessly luxurious look. Quite a distinction from the predictable 1920s flapper style!
Yes to Capes
Continued from 2024, the cape coat wave is holding on for another winter. With celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and Rosie -Whitley spotted sporting the cape in NYC and LA, the trend is endorsed by the fashion-forward minds.
Elegantly structured across the head and shoulders, designers are extending this chic style in the year, whether it’s a pullover cape, double-breasted, or a short trench style.
Images: Kallmeyer and Brandon Maxwell
Purr-fect Prints
Roaring into 2025 for AW25 is the big cat look.
Whether leopard or cheetah, these prints hold the essence of the jungle’s coolest cats and gives major big cat energy for 2025. Showcased by leading designers Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui, animal prints made a statement for everyday wear and outerwear trends.
Images: Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui
Feminine figures
Contrasting with the recent masculine and punk-inspired trends of fashion month, AW25 brought romance and femininity, particularly in European cities Paris and Milan. Tulle, satin and silk were all combined with feminine silhouettes, with the likes of Givenchy, Prada and Schiaparelli reimagining Old Hollywood glamour with accessories such as brooches and accessoried bras.
Images: Givenchy and Victoria Beckham
‘50s feels
Whether it was pointed bustiers, leather gloves or pastel shoulder pads, style cues were taken from ‘50s icons, giving nods to Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly’s style. The ‘50s revival will likely take shape for AW25 in everything from all-out skirt suits to subtle nods. Think voluminous bows, draped dresses and frame bags.
Images: Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu
Big belt energy
Add a belt, and then add a few more, for AW25 styling. Heavily featured at PFW, stacked belts were popular with the likes of Schiaparelli, Christopher Esber and Issey Miyake. Some shows demonstrated the same belt stacked multiple times, with others mixing and matching designs.
Images: Schiaparelli and Issey Miyake
Grown up bows
Last season’s tutu craze has dialled down into a love affair with bows for AW25 in a more grown-up fashion. Alaîa’s slinky dresses were lined with bows, while Jil Sander sprinkled mini ribbons over gowns. More is more to execute a matured take on the trend, scattering excess quantities and applying to already dramatic prints.
Images: Jil Sander and Antonio Marras
Punk revival
Prada kicked off a punk trend for SS25, which looks to be heating up for winter. The likes of Bally and Versace joined the designer with tough leather accessories and excess buckles reining catwalks. However, this season’s punk palette isn’t purely black. Studs, spikes and chain mail were all added for a welcomed contrast.
Images: Bally and Jil Sander
