Fashion Enthusiasts Are Embracing These Fall Color Trends Instead of Black and White.
Autumn consistently marks a new beginning in fashion. It's almost like an unofficial New Year for editors, designers, and style enthusiasts. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, the process of layering starts, along with the thrill of a new season. Fall offers a chance to reinvent not just silhouettes and styles, but primarily color. This year, the runways are dramatically shifting our usual color preferences. Rather than sticking to the standard black-and-white outfits or the typical fall palette, fashion aficionados are welcoming richer tones that exude both depth and boldness. Envision deep, earthy shades that provide immediate elegance, surprising colors that replace softer butter-yellow tones, and striking splashes that introduce the perfect touch of drama. Regardless of the color, one thing is undeniable this fall: Color is taking center stage. Discover and shop the six colors that are dominating the scene. Also, take note of how fashion insiders plan to style them this fall based on stunning displays from the fall 2025 runways.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight) Featured at Burberry, Giambattista Valli, Saint Laurent, and Dries Van Noten. This season’s aubergine is a deeper, duskier take on classic plum, incorporating understated opulence. It is richer than regular plum and more sophisticated than traditional purple, bringing a sultry elegance to everything from leather to knitwear. This refined eggplant shade is at the forefront of many fall runway looks, often paired with classic neutral tones such as black, gray, or brown.
Khaite
Nera Cashmere Sweater
The Frankie Shop
Lise Suede Shorts
Ballerette
Purple Leather Ballet Flats
(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight) Featured at Ashlyn, Carven, Miu Miu, and Prada. This season, cherry red emerges as a brighter alternative to the usual merlot and classic fall oxblood shades, presenting a certain vibrancy. It has a sharp, almost glossy quality and feels refreshingly lively. Frequently showcased in monochromatic ensembles or bold tops like sweaters or blazers, this color trend leans less toward imitating a chic French girl style and more towards conveying confidence and modernity.
Madewell
The Chiara Kitten Heel Thong Sandal
Alex Mill
Jo Shirt in Cotton Poplin
Heaven Mayhem
Clementine Necklace Red
(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight) Featured at Khaite, Calvin Klein, Toteme, and Victoria Beckham. Cool, sleek, and almost mundane, corporate gray has emerged as a standout for this season. Its rise coincides with the resurgence of soft tailoring and uniform dressing. Corporate gray communicates subtle luxury without falling back into the uninspired beige minimalism that has been prevalent among influencers on social media in recent years. When combined with charcoal, ivory, or espresso, it delivers sophistication without coming across as overly pretentious.
COS
Double-Faced Wool Hybrid Cape
Marge Sherwood
Soft Baguette Bag
The Frankie Shop
Gelso Oversized Tencel Lyocell-Blend Blazer
Nordstrom
Crewneck Cashmere Sweater
(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight) Featured at Ashlyn, Sandy Liang, Gucci, and Saint Laurent. Building on the bold citrus shades of recent seasons, particularly with the rise of Aperol orange, burnt orange brings a more sophisticated edge this fall. It leans away from Aperol and resembles oxidized rust, appearing in luxurious wools, heavy silks, and structured outerwear. The essence lies in the tone—it’s saturated yet softer, presenting a nuanced alternative to both red and brown.
Banana Republic
The Everyday Shirt
ZARA
Zw Collection Wide Leg Pleated Pants
Wolf and Badger
Orange Short Hair Teddy Coat
Banana Republic
Cotton-Silk Crew-Neck Sweater
(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight) Featured at Fendi, Prada, Sportmax, and Tory Burch. A bit playful yet incredibly luxurious, this deep, caffeinated brown serves as a fall alternative to classic black. Named with a nod to a popular music anthem, “me espresso” appears in buttery leather, opulent fur coats, and form-fitting dresses. It's rich and bold, pairing beautifully with everything from jewel tones to soft creams.
COS
Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Pants
(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight) Featured at Alaïa, Burberry, Gabriella Hearst, and Gucci. This isn’t the light butter yellow associated with spring. The fall version is deeper, spicier, and imbued with vintage allure. Imagine '70s-inspired suits, chunky knitwear, and cozy outerwear in this golden hue that enhances any outfit—especially when layered with browns, olives, or dark burgundy.
Aligne
Artemis Waisted Blazer
Manolo Blahnik
Maysli Suede Buckle Halter
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Fashion Enthusiasts Are Embracing These Fall Color Trends Instead of Black and White.
From sophisticated eggplant tones to fiery burnt orange, the runways are showcasing these six fall color trends as key sources of inspiration for 2025.
