Key Trends to Watch from Paris Fashion Week

      Fashion month has officially wrapped up for fall 2025, culminating at Paris Fashion Week, where we got a glimpse of the trends that will define fashion later this year. This season saw continued transitions at several major fashion houses, with significant changes in leadership influencing the future of the industry, alongside highly anticipated debuts. Notably, Sarah Burton showcased her inaugural runway collection at Givenchy, and Haider Ackermann took charge at Tom Ford, both being among the week's most awaited shows. As Paris Fashion Week concluded, discussions arose about further upcoming transitions, including Demna's recent appointment at Gucci and speculations regarding who might fill the now-vacant role at Balenciaga. While the changing creative directors will undoubtedly bring unforeseen shifts, we do have insights into the anticipated fashion direction for 2025. Throughout the week, the conversation revolved around notions of femininity in fashion, as illustrated by the clothing showcased and the collections of female artistic leaders steering prominent fashion houses. A nostalgic vibe was also prevalent, influencing styles that referenced the 1950s and reimagined classic pieces from past collections. Below are the most significant trends for fall 2025 to note coming out of Paris Fashion Week.

      Miuccia Prada continues to encapsulate the season's foremost themes. The fall/winter 2025 Miu Miu collection, titled "Feminities," was described in the show notes as "an evaluation of the feminine" as expressed through apparel—a recurring theme throughout the Paris collections. Mrs. Prada delved into various interpretations of femininity, showcasing elements like brooches, stoles, and bullet bras. In her debut collection at Givenchy, Sarah Burton honored the atelier's origins through a distinctly feminine perspective, reinterpreting iconic silhouettes from the archives, including hourglass shapes and evening gowns. Schiaparelli’s collection similarly focused on women, with Daniel Roseberry reimagining Old Hollywood glamour from a female viewpoint.

      In the early days of fashion month, we noticed an emerging trend of furry items on the runways. At Altuzarra and Tory Burch, plush shearling jackets were prominent, appealing to both the runway and editor shopping lists. In Milan, furry accents were seen as trimmings at Prada, Fendi, and Giorgio Armani. Paris also embraced this trend, with Miu Miu, Chloé, and Valentino showcasing its impact. From fluffy coats to charms on handbags, the prevailing style was outerwear featuring furry collars or stoles as accessories.

      Fashion has always drawn from the past, but this tendency has intensified recently. The downtown style scene has been inspired by '50s icons like Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, incorporating classic pieces such as car coats, pillbox hats, frame bags, and leather gloves—a surprising move away from edgier trends. This retro momentum carried into the fall/winter 2025 shows, where Burton referenced Hubert de Givenchy's 1952 debut collection, featuring styles steeped in that decade's aesthetic, including skirts with dramatic bows, elegantly draped floral-print dresses, and bustier tops. At Miu Miu, '50s influences surfaced in pastel skirt suits, furry stoles, pointed bras, and nostalgic hairstyles. Several shows, including Tom Ford’s, showcased models resembling heroines from Hitchcock films of that era.

      Nostalgia was evident on the runways, but creative directors also looked back in alternative ways. Many collections revived shopping favorites from the past. Chemena Kamali reintroduced the famous Chloé Paddington bag, originally launched by Phoebe Philo in 2005. Miu Miu presented a new iteration of its cult sneakers in collaboration with New Balance, in a snakeprint style that is bound to sell out. Other major labels, like Chanel, unveiled classic bags reimagined in new colors, shapes, and materials. Brands are not only showcasing new takes on beloved items but are also affirming their lasting value, ensuring they remain relevant in future seasons.

      Color is making a vibrant comeback. After many seasons dominated by minimal and neutral palettes, there’s a clear shift towards bolder hues. Spring has already shown a preference for brighter tones with the rise of powder pink and a variety of pastel shades. This fall, color will splash prominently, as exemplified on the Saint Laurent runway where Anthony Vaccarello presented models in a series of colorful looks featuring shades like violet, tangerine, Kelly green, fuchsia, and scarlet.

      According to the fall 2025 runways, peplums are making a return. This shape was prominently featured in Milan at brands such as Bally, Diesel, and Max Mara, but its presence was solidified in Paris. At Alaïa, it appeared in sculptural, futuristic variations, while Dior showcased hourglass-inspired silhouettes and Chloé presented dramatic sheer lace gowns. The peplum trend is also currently strong in the market, with items from designers like Liberowe