The Hermès Show has officially announced the top item to invest in this fall.

      Given its extensive history and legacy in the leather goods market, one would expect that handbags and accessories would steal the spotlight at any Hermès show. This season, while there were certainly plenty of beautiful leather goods to admire, it was the ready-to-wear items that sparked the most conversation in the industry. The fall/winter 2025 collection showcased leather moto pieces—particularly moto jackets—that included matching sets, skirts, and leather hotpants, all expertly layered in dark noir and charcoal tones for a cohesive look. However, it wasn’t just the leather pieces that made an impact, but also the skilled styling that brought an elevated and sophisticated vibe to the moto theme. Delicate turtlenecks, flowing wool coats, and classic handbags complemented the edgy leather items, creating a harmonious balance between allure and elegance. Other notable highlights included leather hotpants, sleek riding boots, and a variety of exciting new handbag silhouettes that caught the attention of attendees at Paris Fashion Week. Below is a summary of key takeaways from the Hermès fall/winter 2025 show.

      **The Moto Vibe**

      While leather has always been integral to Hermès, creative director Nadeèe Vanhée embraced this heritage and infused the collection with leather outfits strongly influenced by biker style. Dubbed "Leather Dandy," the overall aesthetic of the runway blended equestrian and moto styles, featuring complete leather ensembles with coordinating pants and jackets, as well as separates like skirts and vests that were toughened up with edgy yet sleek hardware. With such a significant endorsement from Hermès, it’s clear that moto jackets are poised to be the must-have investment of late 2025.

      **Two Words: Hermès Hotpants**

      Hermès is among the few brands capable of artfully fusing the seductive with the sophisticated, and the fall collection achieved this combination impeccably. The presence of leather hotpants in various looks underscored this point. While micro shorts could typically be viewed as bold, when styled with flowing wool coats and lightweight turtlenecks, they presented a distinctly polished and mature appearance.

      **The New Handbag Styles**

      An Hermès show wouldn't be complete without a few appearances from the Birkin bag, which appropriately appeared on the runway in cozy wool-and-leather combinations. However, it was the introduction of several new styles that truly excited attendees. For fall 2025, Hermès unveiled six new handbag silhouettes generating buzz among fashion editors. These include a sleek pochette, a relaxed bucket bag with a chunky lobster clasp on one side, a refined box bag, a subtly luxurious shoulder bag, and a vanity case designed to carry Hermès beauty essentials like lipsticks, liners, and compacts.

      **A Dark and Stormy Color Palette**

      Overall, the color scheme of this collection was characterized by deep, inky black tones, known in French as noir. The looks featured an all-black theme with a mix of contrasting leather, wool, and shearling textures or were enhanced by dark gray wools, creating a moody and stormy effect on the runway. This was briefly interrupted by tones of stone and camel, followed by a pop of lime green, before returning to a subdued palette of rich espresso and deep browns that concluded the show.