Fashion in 2025 felt like a full-speed ride, with the industry reshuffling power in a way we have not seen in years. The spring and summer 2026 season brought a wave of high profile debuts, including Jonathan Anderson taking over Dior and Matthieu Blazy steering Chanel toward a cleaner modern mood. Duran Lantink shook up Jean Paul Gaultier, while Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez brought an American sport polish to Loewe. With that much movement at the top, the runways naturally leaned into bolder styling and more playful personal expression.
The year’s most unexpected obsession came in plush form with Labubu figures from Pop Mart turning into the new must have accessory. After 2024’s bag charm craze, 2025 upgraded the vibe with fuzzy little companions clipped to handles and straps. Celebrity sightings helped push the frenzy, with Lisa from Blackpink, Dua Lipa, and Rihanna all linked to the trend. ELLE fashion director Véronique Hyland described the moment as a kind of cute overload, and the runways quickly followed.
Accessories in general stopped whispering and started talking. Even when minimalist palettes appeared, the details did the heavy lifting, and quiet luxury started to feel less like a rule and more like a suggestion. Saint Laurent leaned into an eighties mood with chunky jewelry, and Vaquera made classic pearls feel oversized and mischievous. Michael Kors even turned wallets into necklaces, proving that styling tricks can be the easiest way to make an outfit feel personal.
Silk scarves also returned, but not in the old movie star way. Instead of tying them neatly at the neck, the fresh move was wrapping one at the waist like a belt, a look spotted on Alexa Chung and Lola Tung. Dries van Noten played with sarong like versions on the runway, while Blazy nodded to Gabrielle Chanel by wrapping a red scarf over a black sweater. It was simple, easy, and quietly chic in a year that otherwise loved drama.
Shoes, meanwhile, demanded attention like never before. Nike Rifts, Vibram FiveFingers, and Tory Burch’s pierced styles helped turn feet into the headline rather than the finishing touch. Balenciaga elevated flip flops with jewel like toe rings and plush platforms, and sleek low profile sneakers replaced chunky dad pairs. From Puma to Louis Vuitton, the sneakerina silhouette became the new hybrid everyone wanted.
A polished yuppie energy also surged, built on preppy staples and grown up tailoring. Michael Rider’s debut at Celine leaned into an American in Paris idea shaped by his Polo Ralph Lauren background, and Ralph Lauren’s Olympic uniforms for Milan and Cortina carried the same confident vibe. Barn jackets showed up in refreshed forms from Damson Madder and the Ganni x Barbour collaboration, reminding everyone that certain classics always come back around. Add in loud color blocking, like Yves Klein blue and sharp apple green, and the year’s message was clear.
Even T shirts had something to say again. Conner Ives went viral with his “Protect the Dolls” top worn by stars like Pedro Pascal and Tilda Swinton, and Museum at FIT director Valerie Steele compared the moment to wearing a walking billboard. Others went cheekier, like Alexander Skarsgård leaning into BDSM inspired shirts while promoting his latest film. Share your favorite 2025 fashion trend in the comments and tell me which one you think will stick around.
