Listen up, guys—I know we’re just getting hold of the spring fashion trends to wear throughout the next handful of months, but there’s nothing quite like looking at what’s to come. (I should know; after going to a number of fall/winter press previews, I’m already excited to skip to September for the next handful of cold-weather-ready drops.) And while I’m not encouraging you to skip this season altogether, it certainly never hurts to be ahead of the curve. So, without further ado, check out the best fall/winter 2025 fashion trends the ELLE team spotted on the latest runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.
Vibrant Shades
Quiet luxury, who? Next season, the fashion houses are embracing bold, eye-catching colors meant to turn heads. Whether it be a zesty pop of neon green under a tailored suit as seen at Tom Ford or a head-to-toe fire engine red coat like the one at Saint Laurent, you’re about to see a sartorial world filled with new levels of color this fall.
Sculpted Shapes
As much as you may love your oversized, baggier, boxier pieces, prepare to give those a little more shape come fall. The runways at Schiaparelli, Givenchy, and Ashlyn, among others, showed jackets and coats with nipped waists, adding a bit more structure to your ensembles. To take on the trend now, opt for pieces with curved, sculptural silhouettes, like this SIMKHAI skirt that has a unique construction or print that creates the illusion of a garment that might challenge your notion of physics.
Shearlings and Faux Furs
If you were keeping a tab on the biggest street style trends during the most recent fashion month, then you already know vintage-inspired faux fur and shearling coats are having a newfound renaissance—and it isn’t stopping there. Plenty of designers featured the wintry staple on their runways, including Gucci, Fendi, and Tod’s. If that’s not a hint to get in on the trend now, I’m not sure what is.
Sweater Dressing
Really, is there anything better than a cozy, elevated sweater to bundle up in? I think not. No, chic sweaters are nothing new to the fall/winter runways, but this season feels like another level of sophistication. Fair isle sweaters were among the micro-trends within knitwear, but there was a particularly good number of sweater dresses, too. Embrace the trend now with a simple crewneck sweater dress, or opt for an oversized option you can pair with a tiny pair of hot pants à la Jil Sander.
Heavy Metal Leathers
Another fall mainstay: Leather. And for 2025, it’s all about the boxy moto jacket. Heavy, oversized leather jackets were the epitome of cool for this season, and as someone who lives in this silhouette during the colder months, I couldn’t be more excited.
