Fashion month for the autumn/winter 2025 season has come to a close, meaning there are countless runway looks to dissect, analyse and interpret.
The often unfortunate seasonal misalignment with our northern hemisphere counterparts actually makes for perfectly timed styling inspiration as we head into the cooler months.
With the autumn/winter season upon us, fashion month has provided the perfect fodder when it comes to what will be trending.
From this season’s underrated accessory to the surprising influence of Elizabethan dressing, here are the key trends from autumn/winter 2025 fashion weeks.
Autumn/Winter Fashion Week Trends For 2025
Bold Shoulder
Multiple collections during the autumn fashion week gave onlookers the bold shoulder. We’re not exclusively talking about the sharp points synonymous with ‘80s style, although those too were prevalent as Yves Saint Laurent, MM6 and Stella McCartney.
The rounded, slouchy and generally exaggerated shoulder also featured Miu Miu and Prada in the form of cropped jackets, coats and fur outerwear. The mastery of these statement silhouettes, and the common thread between each designer, was in the minimalist styling.
Fur, Fur & More Fur
Call it a return to maximalism as we ditch the quiet in quiet luxury but hold tight to all its opulence, fur held a commanding presence on the runways this season. Classic styles like jackets and coats were seen at Prada and Miu Miu with statement shoulders and sharp silhouettes.
Meanwhile, fur stoles were given a modern twist, draped across model’s shoulders at Chloé and Nina Ricci. Then, there were more unexpected styles at Acne in the form of fur body suits and dresses, only reinforcing fashion’s reignited obsession with the fabric. As winter approaches we will be embracing the trend with vintage and faux pieces, only.
Fringe-Watch
Designers relished in the textural delight that is fringing this season, with frills, frayed and feather-like finishes becoming the embellishment du jour for autumn and winter.
Laser-cut fringes create uninterrupted lines, expanding and contracting in dramatic fashion as models walked the runway at Sportmax while Dries Van Noten adorned jackets, dresses and skirts with multicoloured tassels.
Chunky, cord-like fringing added texture and volume to looks at Etro, Alaia and Giambattista Valli while head to toe looks at Ferragamo and Aishish brought a touch of frivolity to the runways.
An Elizabethan Edge
An Elizabethan opulence took over the runways at McQueen, Dior and Chanel to bring a touch of Tudor-inspired dressing to our winter looks. Perhaps inspired by Lily Rose Depp in recent cult film, Nosferatu, cuffs were reimagined in delicate ruffles at Chanel while Dior created soft lace collars and pearl-embellished chokers reminiscent of the era of romanticism.
Bold Belts
Oversized outerwear and overwhelming layers necessary to the autumn/winter season were balanced by expertly styled belts–the ultimate tool to manipulate one’s silhouette in the cooler months.
Thick, corset like styles made a statement at Bally, and double-wrapped accessories created structure in otherwise softly-tailored looks at Max Mara. Meanwhile, at Zimmermann, chunky boho-esque pieces served a dual purpose with mini bags clipped to their hardware.
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