It's true—these "tacky" color trends will be seen as stylish once more by Fall 2025.

      Some color trends, while they may face brief dips and peaks, remain consistently in vogue. Black, cream, burgundy, and brown are examples, alongside pastels like soft pink, butter yellow, and baby blue. Variants of red, tan, and navy also maintain a reliable presence in people’s closets. Conversely, colors linked to "neon" often struggle for acceptance. Typically reserved for costume events, bright pinks, intense oranges, and shocking yellows are often dismissed, especially in the fashion industry. However, for fall/winter 2025, designers appeared determined to alter the negative perception surrounding these "tacky" colors. At Prada, 1970s-inspired prints complemented a mostly charcoal-and-brown palette, injecting vibrancy into the collection. Similarly, Haider Ackermann's debut for Tom Ford combined exquisite tailoring with vibrant shades of yuzu and lime. Brands such as Alaïa, Tory Burch, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Givenchy embraced neon hues, demonstrating that vibrant colors are just as essential in fashion as neutrals and pastels. Continue reading to discover which designers utilized neon shades in their fall/winter 2025 collections. In the meantime, consider shopping the "tacky" color trends now in anticipation of their resurgence later this year.

      Miuccia Prada clearly has a fondness for lime green. Not only did she and Raf Simons create a standout look in lime-green leather for Prada, but they also included this bold color in the current Miu Miu collection—certainly no coincidence.

      Orange has traditionally been a challenging color to style, but thanks to designers like Tory Burch and Saint Laurent, those interested in incorporating orange now have ample inspiration for their next styling endeavor. A tip: Embrace a statement look by opting for either a monochrome ensemble or pairing orange with other bright hues like lime green and cerulean.

      If you’re seeking an alternative to navy, use the approaching warmer months to step outside your comfort zone with a color like cerulean. It's bold and attention-grabbing, ensuring you’ll receive compliments whether you wear it now or in the fall when collections from brands like Alaïa and Tom Ford hit stores.

      While everyone's excited about butter yellow again, if you're looking for a less conventional and increasingly trendy shade, consider adding yuzu to your wardrobe in 2025. Sarah Burton’s debut for Givenchy featured elegantly styled pieces in this vibrant color, as did Ackermann's debut for Tom Ford. Clearly, freshness in 2025 is loud, daring, and yes, yellow.

      When I think of turquoise, I envision two specific pieces: Kallmeyer's S/S 25 draped dress, which is nearly sold out, and Jacquemus’s F/W 24 sheer dress that Dua Lipa wore during the show in Capri, Italy. The color is undeniably stunning, which is likely why it’s gaining traction this fall. In the fall/winter 2025 runway shows, this electrifying hue was seen at Gucci, MM6 Maison Margiela, and other brands, signaling a surge in turquoise popularity for the latter part of 2025.

      Hot pink is perhaps the standout color in recent years, largely due to Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" featuring Margot Robbie. Robbie's press tour was vibrant with this hue, propelling it to unexpected prominence. Although the movie buzz has faded, bright bubblegum pink remains a dominant force in fashion, appearing at Prada, Gucci, and more during the fall/winter 2025 presentations.

      Lastly, while violet may not fit the typical highlighter color stereotype, it embodies a similar audacity. It’s bold, eye-catching, and not for the faint-hearted, yet when styled correctly—as seen at Dries Van Noten and AlainPaul—it can also be remarkably wearable and chic. All it requires is the right pieces.