The 11 Key Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Trends To Know Now

The nightie dress

Just-out-of-bed style is a common theme in the winter months, when people swaddle themselves in outerwear that resembles cosy down duvets, but it’s possible to replicate the feeling in the summer, too. The nightie dress, which is made from cotton poplin or silky fabrications and has a whimsical, bedroom-worthy appearance, is this summer’s answer to a throw-on dress, as it has a slightly undone quality. It’s yet another interpretation of the ongoing cycle of “granny” trends that have emerged in recent months, with a loose fit and a flourish of details, including broderie anglaise, lace and ribbons. As shopping editor Joy Montgomery outlined in her hot-take on the nightie dress: “The style may resemble the sorts of frocks you see advertised in packs of five in knitting magazines”. Her sage advice to pulling it off? “The secret to its success lies in the execution and, of course, the styling.”

Get sporty: upping the game on athleisure staples

The sporty mood imbued by various football cups, the Olympics, World Championships and, of course, Vogue World’s athletic-centred extravaganza in Paris, has trickled into designers’ collections. For spring, consider the block-coloured track jackets seen at Miu Miu, GCDS and Tolu Coker, or the nods to “balletcore” at Ferragamo and Simone Rocha. As ever, Wales Bonner nailed sporty fashion once again through her ongoing collaboration with Adidas Originals, which was effortlessly styled with her mainline pieces for spring/summer 2025.

Teen spirit: plaid for summer

2025’s take on grunge? Plaid, but make it elegant. See: The Row’s square-neck checked maxi dress, complete with black bows on the shoulders. Elsewhere, the print was explored via everything from flannel shirts (that evoked Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain, who was renowned for his love of checks) to ruffled skirts and outerwear. Matthieu Blazy – who sent a fresh-faced Kate Moss in trompe l’oeil leather “jeans,” a white tank top and a checked shirt, worn nonchalantly undone, down his spring/summer 2023 runway – explored the pattern once again for spring/summer 2025, as a thick coat-come-shirt.

Scout’s honour: utility gear in khaki and olive

Fashion is made all the better when there’s an element of functionality – be it a cleverly-placed pocket or closures, like poppers and buttons, that are as stylish as they are practical. Options to consider for the new season are Sacai’s cargo trousers, the desert hues explored at Isabel Marant, or the funnel-neck jackets seen at Gucci and Mugler. There were also looks that boasted scout-ish charm: Fashion East’s Olly Shinder took the brief literally and added a preppy hat and neckerchief to one of his looks.

While some trends require a wardrobe update – which, if you do embark on, should be actioned with longevity in mind – others tap into a re-styling of well-loved classics that you might already own. See: the many ways that the street-style set are repurposing their silk scares for 2025, from knotting them around their waists to wearing them as bandanas or tops to wearing them as a handbag accessory. It’s one piece with many, many styling possibilities.

Fine and dandy: masculine archetypes

“My last men’s show in March had been all about tailoring, but based on flou; I wanted this one to be the opposite – more strict,” Anthony Vaccarello told Vogue of his spring offering. The result? A coterie of suited models – including Bella Hadid – that set the tone for his collection. And for Vaccarello, it was about the full picture: “It’s not about when I would do a tuxedo for a woman which was worn naked underneath. The suits come with shirts, ties. You’re dressed. It’s about control, and power, in a way.” See also: Willy Chavarria, Nicholas Daley and Ann Demeulemeester, to name but a few.

Tomato, tomato: fruity red for spring

There was a colour trend for everyone at the shows – and the boldest dressers should road-test the fiery tomato hues that cut through the neutrals this season. Vibrancy was realised every which way, across ready-to-wear and accessories, at brands including Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta – the latter of which made a red, leather-clad Biggest Word Book Ever!, in collaboration with Richard Scarry. Miuccia Prada also took her Miu Miu bow in a tomato-hued ensemble.

Make it rain: the ascent of the waterproof

Fear not of spring showers, for the collections offered plenty in the weather-wear category. And even if it isn’t forecast to rain, waterproofs can make a stylish layer. Among the brands that made a case for the chic shell jacket, was Prada, where a waterproof in fisherman yellow was worn with otherworldly visors, and Ferragamo, which featured an elegant longline black version.

Into the fold: the pleated skirt

Irons at the ready! Pleats of many kinds, from scholarly pressed pleats to zig-zagging folds and micro knife pleats, grounded preppy looks at the spring shows. Miu Miu debuted various colourful midis in leather; McQueen featured a frayed-edge mini; a uniform-grey style was suspended from a clipped belt at Prada, while Bottega Veneta showed a pinstriped version. This is a staple that’ll last all year round.

The new denim silhouette

Jorts – aka, jean-shorts – is a fashion portmanteau that’s done the rounds exhaustedly for several seasons. Summer 2025 promises to be the year of denim Bermudas, which are characterised by their slouchy, baggy fit — some of which feature hemlines that fray as if they’ve been freshly scissored. The best jorts are those that hit right above the knee, requiring little more than a basic white tee or tank to create an easy everyday look. Consider these your summer alternative to jeans.