Words by Sophia Miller
If Spring/Summer 2025 was summed up by one word, it would be ‘nostalgia’. From the ruffle-fuelled revival of boho via Chloé to the return of maximalism courtesy of Alessandro Michele’s Valentino, runways across the four fashion capitals celebrated trends long missed – now made modern. Meet the brands, key pieces and presiding themes that define the mood of the moment.
Peekaboo mesh inserts at Stella McCartney, embellished overlays at Róhe, ethereal organza at Simone Rocha: this season, gossamer comes in many guises. Dial up the demure by pairing sheer separates with high necklines and contrasting woven textures.
Forget monochrome, and let yourself be swayed by SS25’s seventies swing and a new guard of neutrals. Butter yellow, olive green and mocha mousse (à la Pantone) were seen across the board at Rick Owens, Lemaire, Saint Laurent and beyond – mouthwatering hues to be mixed, matched and worn all at once.
Nour Hammour jacket, House of Dagmar skirt, Lemaire bag, Christian Louboutin shoes
The Row continues to forge its path as the epitome of refined restraint. Expect fresh takes on utilitarian hallmarks – workwear jackets, waistcoats and checked shirts – alongside impeccable silk jersey and elite tailoring, loose and lightweight for summer.
Born in the 1970s, revived in the early aughts and returning once again this season: boho is back for Spring/Summer 2025. Under the astute eye of creative director Chemena Kamali, Chloé leads the charge with floaty hemlines, knee-high boots and clog-inspired wedges, while ruffles and whimsical florals at Zimmermann support the case for romanticism.
Chloé
Unabashed maximalism is this season’s main character. Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta and Loewe all showed big, bold prints, while Alessandro Michele made an entrance with his debut collection at Valentino with flouncy layers, clashing patterns and layer upon layer of accessories. The styling rule? Don’t hold back.
Valentino Garavani
Alaïa
From lace-up Jimmy Choo heels to Miu Miu’s embellished arm candy, here are the shoes and bags to invest in for Spring/Summer 2025.
Bowling silhouettes, slouchy suede... Read and shop our download of the bag trends that rule the latest collections.
Update your footwear rotation with these top trending styles – retro sneakers, low-profile loafers, wedges and more.
