12 AW25 Trends We Are Utterly Obsessed With

Go Wild

Is it a surprise to see animal print back on the runway? Leopard, zebra and even cow print have been on regular rotation for a few seasons now, but for AW25 we’re going to witness a major revival of a (faux) snakeskin. And as for the canvas, no surface is off limits – dresses, boots, bags, suits and leotards are all up for going wild this season.

Zimmermann AW25

Roberto Cavalli AW25

(c) Isidore Montag

Baum und Pferdgarten AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Carro Editions

(c) James Cochrane

The British Are Coming

Country chic returns to the runway for AW25 – but not as you know it. Don’t expect the usual cowboys, horse girls and general Americana; instead, be ready to welcome the Brits. Swapping denim and leather for wool and tweed, Britain’s brand of country flair is all about layering up in muted prints and textures, wrapped up in a neatly tailored silhouette. And it’s not just the Brits being patriotic, either – this is an international love affair.

MKDT Studio AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Toga AW25

Paul Costelloe AW25

Zimmermann AW25

Brown Is The New Black

It’s the colour none of us can seem to put down. While SS25 gave us light hues of beige, caramel and sand, the colder seasons see designers indulging in far richer tones. Chocolate, caramel, mahogany and mocha popped up all over the runway, with many designers opting for column styling (where the outfit from head-to-toe is the same, or similar in, colour).

Burberry AW25

MKDT Studio

(c) James Cochrane

Gestuz

(c) James Cochrane

Tolu Coker AW25

Get The Check

AW25 also marks the seasonal return of check and plaid. Although this time around, it seems designers are stepping away slightly from the punkier, grunge looks of yesteryear in favour of clean, polished silhouettes adorned with textural tweaks. From gradient prints and 3D florals to sequin-covered suiting, this season marked an exciting new direction for the classic print.

CMMN SWDN AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Louis Vuitton AW25

Stine Goya AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Kent & Curwen AW25

(c) Filippo Fior

Curated Clash

The runway has always been an experimental place – not just for the clothing itself, but also for how designers choose to style their creations. And this season, there was a preference for purposefully clashing colours, prints, scales, lengths and textures. This clever tactic prompts a full-length assessment of the outfit, and results in an outfit that could never be described as boring.

GANNI AW25

(c) Isidore Montag

Kent & Curwen

(c) Filippo Fior

Toga AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Mithridate AW25

Faux Fur

Coats, an integral part of the autumn/winter wardrobe, are a guaranteed runway staple. And the style all the designers are getting behind this season? Faux fur. Whether full-length and dramatic, short and playful or painted and prints – big, fluffy coats are the staple piece of the moment. Designers seem keen to both dress them down with jeans and a simple T-shirt, as well as infuse them with formal flair by teaming up their faux fur with heels, slinky dresses and tights.

Rotate AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Munthe AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Forza Collective AW25

(c) James Cochrane

The Garment AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Monochrome Moment

With summer now firmly behind us, muted hues are ready to reclaim our wardrobes – and this classic duo continues to be a hit. Black and white was a top colour combo for many designers this season, but few went on to style it in the same way. We saw sophisticated black evening dresses embellished with white florals, Wednesday-worthy pilgrim-style minis, doll-like riffles and textures and even preppy mod renditions walk down the runway.

Huishan Zhang AW25

Bora Aksu AW25

(c) Jason Lloyd-Evans

Erdem AW25

Skall Studio AW25

(c) James Cochrane

The Grass Is Greener

Sticking with the earthy tone, one colour we saw crop up again and again on the AW25 runway was green. Emerald, khaki, olive, moss, grass green – you name the shade, there was a model wearing it. And just as many designers chose to style this season’s other favourite colour (brown), they also went with an all-over approach from head-to-toe.

Ashish AW25

(c) Chris Yates

Gestuz AW25

(c) James Cochrane

TOVE AW25

Erdem AW25

Accentuated Accessories

Maximalism goes supersized this season, with winter accessories scaled up to rather gigantic proportions. Thick, chunky scarves trail along the floor and unfold into blankets, city handbags have been supersized to weekender proportions and huge faux fur stoles (rabbit shaped, if you’re Simone Rocha) are flung over one shoulder. 

Simone Rocha AW25

(c) Ben Broomfield

Stella McCartney AW25

GANNI AW25

(c) Isidore Montag

Burberry AW25

Sequin Session

The party has arrived. One trend we absolutely loved seeing on the AW25 runway was sequins – in all shapes, sizes and colours. Classic metallics had a moment across cocktail dresses and floor-length gowns, while coloured sequins (popular shades included green, blue and red) were the top choice for flirtier mini and midi dresses.

Edeline Lee AW25

(c) Alla Bogdanovic

Erdem AW25

Roberto Cavalli AW25

(c) Isidore Montag

Mithridate AW25

See-Through Florals

The runway continues its streak of fall florals for another year, giving moody blooms some added dimension through sheer textiles and clever layering. Trailing vines, oversized rosebuds and sequin-embellished blossoms were dotted across gauzy, floaty fabrics – making this spring staple a chic year-round opportunity. 

Zimmermann AW25

Opéra Sport AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Toga AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Baum und Pferdgarten AW25

(c) James Cochrane

Tinker Tailor

While plenty of designers sent models down the runway in contemporary tailoring, there was a growing contingent of creatives who sought to elevate the classic suit with new silhouettes and textures. Think bedazzled blazers, pleated capes, puff sleeves and slacks swapped out for shorts and skirts.

Herskind AW2

(c) James Cochrane

Edeline Lee AW25

(c) Alla Bogdanovic

Huishan Zhang AW25

MKDT Studio AW25

(c) James Cochrane