The Top 20 Runway Trends for S/S 2025

Here are the most important S/S 2025 trends to wear now. From the surprisingly practical to the utterly fabulous, here’s how to update your wardrobe for the new season, that is defined by fluidity, lightness, and bold self-expression. Sheer layers, sculptural tailoring, and relaxed suiting dominate the runways, paired with soft metallics and sun-faded pastels. Craftsmanship takes center stage, with handwoven textures, and delicate embroidery weaving a story of authenticity. Sustainability and innovation intertwine, with designers embracing upcycled materials and futuristic fabrications, creating a fresh, conscious aesthetic for a new generation.

Have fun and enjoy this fashionable fun summer!

LoL, Sandra

A welcome clash. A shiny couture-like evening dress meets the timeless anorak. A perfect balance of sophistication and practicality.

A sorbet palette of baby pink, layette blue, aqua hues and of course the must-have summer color buttercup yellow sets the tone for airy and light silhouettes.

Plaid to be trending in spring is pretty…unusual. The print – which is defined as a checkered pattern with alternating stripes in different bands of colour – tends to dominate in the cooler seasons but was all over the catwalk for S/S 2025.

More romantic than ever, boho-chic is back with lashings of lace and, especially, ruffles that flutter with every movement.

Forget seeing double: The one-leg pants trend is making waves in fashion, featuring one fully covered leg and the other bare or minimally covered, blending bold asymmetry with edgy streetwear aesthetics.

It’s the Y2K trend that has been gaining traction for the last few seasons, and remains the easiest styling trick for bringing your wardrobe right up to date – layering up skirts or dresses over your trousers.

Across the catwalks, we saw pleated skirts dominate in shades of navy and grey, reminding us of our school uniforms, just with an elevated twist.

Balletcore is serving soft elegance—think pastels, wrap tops, tutus, and ballerina vibes all day.

When sport and wellness set the tone for everyday dress, designers take a couture turn, kicking off a new fashionable sport session.

From stripes to swimwear, get ready for a new TikTok fashion trend. This season, we’re dressing for a yacht girl summer.

The ladylike silhouette, with a rebellious twist. The true values of elegance are back in a revisited bougie version. In 2025, retro-chic means lavallière ties, pussy bows and polka dots.

Gender play in fashion challenges norms with fluid and oversized silhouettes, unexpected pairings, and a fearless mix of traditionally masculine and feminine styles.

Roaring prints evoke rebellion; it doesn’t matter wether it’s zebra or python effects, or pink flamingo prints, it’s all about embracing the total look and wearing it with confidence.

The versatile boiler suit is so easy to dress up or down and a must this summer.

Pop art by the photographer Greg Girard, celestial phenomena by the French artist Laurent Grasso, and Sandro Botticelli’s unmissable Portrait of Dante: When art slips into the wardrobe, a creative dialogue is sure to follow.

Fringing is always around in some form or another but this season, the detail was inescapable, seen in the collections of almost every major brand.

And yet here we are, talking about how trends that came to be over 100 years ago are still making waves and sending hearts aflutter a century later. The ’20s flapper girls are back!

When it comes getting a message across, T-shirts have the last word. A wardrobe staple.

A boudoir aesthetic (on acid) plays the card of conceal and reveal. An ostentatious take on iconic underwear staples takes sensuality to another level.

Romantic ruffles show big drama at night time.

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The Top 15 Runway Trends for S/S 2018

S/S 2018 in three words? Feel good fashion. The trends for the next season are a fab mix of florals, pastels, and all ways of dressing up. This winter’s love for red will be replaced by head to toe soft lavender and fringe made its way in all forms this season, so there’s a look for every level of commitment. Most importantly go clear this season with all your favorite designers as plastic gets fantastic and underwear is meant to be seen.

Below is a summary of the most important trends for S/S 2018. Enjoy! The pieces will hit the shelves starting beginning of next year…

LoL, Sandra

S/S 2018 TREND 1: SILK ROAD
Céline – Hermès – Versace

S/S 2018 TREND 2: ART LOVERS
Akris – Prada – Missoni

S/S 2018 TREND 3: IN FULL BLOOM
Rochas – Erdem – Marni

S/S 2018 TREND 4: FRINGES
Balmain – Calvin Klein 205W39NYC– Dior

S/S 2018 TREND 5: MARABOU
Proenza Schouler – Saint Laurent – Nina Ricci

S/S 2018 TREND 6: LAVENDER
The Row – Michael Kors – Tom Ford

S/S 2018 TREND 7: LIFE IN PLASTIC
Chanel – Burberry – Valentino

S/S 2018 TREND 8: WORKOUT
Gucci – Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs

S/S 2018 TREND 9: PLAID PLEASE
Fendi – Prabal Gurung – Balenciaga

S/S 2018 TREND 10: 80’s DENIM
Max Mara – Stella McCartney – Oscar de la Renta

S/S 2018 TREND 11: THE TRENCH
Gabriela Hearst – Maison Margiela – Victoria Beckham

S/S 2018 TREND 12: SHOW YOUR UNDIES
Christopher Kane – Miu Miu – Alessandra Rich

S/S 2018 TREND 13: RAINBOW
Peter Pilotto – Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini – Vionnet

S/S 2018 TREND 14: WHITE AT NIGHT
Jil Sander – Alexander McQueen – Etro

S/S 2018 TREND 15: MISE-EN-SCÈNE
Moschino – Dolce & Gabbana – Comme des Garçons

Photos: via Vogue.com

Get the Look: Anna in Saint Laurent

Anna dello Russo in Saint Laurent

I have been in love with this floral dress the minute I saw it on the Saint Laurent F/W 2013 runway and Anna dello Russo obviously had the same moment. Here, she shows how the punk and grunge trend works in perfection this season without loosing femininity.

Get her look: Silk-chiffon printed dress, plaid wool shirt iconand studded leather boots, all by Saint Laurent.

LoL, Sandra

My Look: Plaid Factor

Sandra Bauknecht - Saint Laurebnt - Plaid Factor

This winter, it is all about the plaid factor. The pattern that somehow manages to straddle the not-so-fine-line between preppy and punk has suddenly proven itself as this season’s principle print. Check your boyfriend’s closet for an oversized version or shop Saint Laurent‘s iconic piece offering the perfect avante-garde grunge aesthetic.

My look: Plaid shirtleather shift dress and studded leather boots, all by Saint LaurentBamboo leather tote iconby GucciStephanie gold-tone necklace by Lanvin, Limelight Gala watch and rose diamond ring, both by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

Sandra Bauknecht in Saint Laurent 205

Gucci Bamboo Bag - Piaget rose Ring

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Saint Laurent - Lanvin Love Necklace

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Sandra Bauknecht in Saint Laurent 208

Sandra Bauknecht in Saint Laurent 204

Sandra Bauknecht in Saint Laurent 210

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Plaid Please!

Fall patterns took a traditional turn with highland tartans and madras checks. Plaid has continued its raison d`être as one of fashion`s favourite fabrics for F/W 2010. But this season is not about the lumberjack shirt, the designers went a little further with plaid dresses and pants, plus the absolute must-have: The kilt-inspired skirt!

If you want to work a touch of heritage-chic into your cold-weather wardrobe, I recommend starting now with those super-cool skirts below. From mini to pencil, from draped to pleated, those versions are catering for all tastes. Update your capsule wardrobe with a piece like that and you are all on for new-season cool. Prices can vary depending on the country you live in.

In case you are worried to look too preppy-back-to-school, juxtapose this classic fabric against something with a bit more edge. I put an outfit together to show you what I mean:
The classic skirt by Chloé works perfectly with a corset top and asymmetrical sweater, both by Alexander Wang. Team with a must-have cape by Stella McCartney and stocking-attached ankle boots by Givenchy and finish off your modern, sexy look with a floppy hat by YSL. This is anything but conservative!

PlaidskirtLike I always say, keep your stuff, there will be a time that you can wear it again! My outfit is completely from previous seasons and looks very up-to-date this fall.

Plaid skirt by Gucci, leather biker jacket by Ralph Lauren Collection, red boots by Prada, bag by Chanel and hat by H&M.

There is always a time for a kilt! And you can spare the underwear…

LoL, Sandra

 

Heart to Resist

Heart to Resist

It is the meterological beginning of summer today. Let`s leave it like that. Probably we can convince the sun to come out with this stunning look for less money. It is an exciting mix of plaid and print having that certain something.

The modern bustier dress emphasises the feminine figure and is marked down already at $35.50. You can keep the picture sweet with a heart printed boyfriend jacket, available at Topshop for £55.-. Another shot of colour like the red hot bag for approximately $65.- adds lightness and joie de vivre. The mint green shoes by Charlotte Olympia are a real splurge but so worth it, my advice wait for the sale that will start very soon.

OPI`s glitter nail polish with little hearts would match the look perfectly "Heart to Resist"OPI`s glitter nail polish with little hearts would match the look perfectly “Heart to Resist”

Do not forget it is all about that special twist. Sometimes the oddest ideas boast the best combinations.
Be brave and punch the air!

LoL, Sandra

Far Western Chic

Modern Cowgirl

Far Western chic is a must for next summer. Seen on the S/S 2010 runways were pretty cowgirls, pioneers of the prairies, lumberjack`s girlfriends and a new sort of trappers.

Especially D&G made a superb collection of versatile western references. The silhouettes were made of looks reminding me of Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau in the movie Viva Maria” or Penelope Cruz and Selma Hayek in the remake “Bandidas”. Denim, suede and eyelet were used – definite key elements for next season. But also Amerindian inspirations like navajo prints, lucky charms, feathers and tassels appeared along with stetsons, bandanas and broad belts. The inspirations and designs were numerous, only lassos and spurs were missing.

Denim Bandidas

Lumberjack`s plaid shirts were transformed into cocktail dresses and denim was pervasive in all sort of styles. Faded, worn out, mended mixed with cut-out suede, a sexy look that creates immediate seduction.

Come on, cowgirls, let`s go west!

LoL, Sandra

Lumberjack