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Spring & Summer 2025 Fashion Trends
When you think of the warmer seasons, shades of spring blossoms and bold summer hues come to mind and while they will continue to be a safe bet this year, this spring and summer is about retro, powerful and practical statement pieces, creating a whole new zeitgeist we’re calling ‘hybrid fashion.’
Spring arrived with a flare, literally. One of the fastest emerging trends just went viral on a global scale thanks to Kendrick Lamar! After he took to the halftime stage during this year’s SuperBowl, for many, the conversation went from his performance to the book-cut jeans he donned. This trend was already in full steam to become this spring’s hottest pant look for both men and women, and those minutes on the gridiron stage were enough to instantly accelerate this movement, making it one of the most discussed fashion moments of the year.
Overall we’re seeing a revival of 70’s classics and nothing is quite as emblematic of that era as the iconic bell bottom or boot cut jean style. You know the one that Travolta and his posse wore as they hit the 2001 Odyssey dance floor in Saturday Night Fever. And when fast fashion starts producing something, it’s because it’s full of momentum and public demand. So now this style of pants are easy to find at most retailers in different colors and materials.
Keeping on the topic of denim, another retro classic that is on point for the spring is the concept of the Canadian Tuxedo, which refers to sporting denim both on the bottom and the top. Think Britney Spears and J.T. at the VMAs circa 2001. Historically the Maple Tux has been a jean jacket paired with denim pants but we’re now seeing many variations of denim as a top from button-down shirts to oversized tees, blazers, trenches and more, giving it a fresh, contemporary twist
Denim is a great seasonal transition textile as its thickness and breathability make it a perfect in-between for leaving winter’s coldness behind while slowly starting to inch closer to summer’s warmth. It’s great for layering, which is the name of the game in the spring. Additionally, denim is a natural fit for another major trend we’ve seen on the runway – fashion going West.
Western style has been all the rage as seen on recent runways in Milan, Paris and New York; Cowboy Carter may or may not be to blame. Fashion’s Wild West moment has reintroduced us to Western piping details and fringe on shirts, jackets, skirts, dresses and more as well as chunky leather belts with ornate buckles. From cotton, suede, leather to silk and linen, western inspiration is in this season but rather than going full on rancher, the key to pulling off Cowboy Core is mixing and matching with pieces that elevate the style or reimagine it in a contemporary way. Think Cowgirl meets office or Cowboy in the City. It’s flared pants with a silk shirt or oversized pants with sneakers paired with a fringe jacket – the key is to not commit one hundred percent to one particular aesthetic but rather to mix it with unexpected pairs that create a tasteful, polished contrast.
That same principle of contrast applies to another popular trend that is particularly present in women’s fashion, elevated athleisure. The transition from a workout class to lunch or the office is getting further blurred, but in favor of athleisure and giving our favorite on-the-go pieces a glow-up. The contrast notion is further emphasized with those Alo spandex tights, or Athleta sweatpants, being paired with leather jackets and blazers. We’re also seeing hoodies with midi skirts and heels as well as track tops matched with tailored pants. The combinations feel counterintuitive to everything we know about sportswear, but this contrast is peak haute fashion and something we’ve increasingly seen on runways from labels such as Balenciaga, Loewe, Miu Miu, Gucci and more. So, go ahead, schedule that Pilates class right before work, you won’t be late for changing. In fact, get a season pass because you’ll be sporting this spring into summer.
For summer expect to see a Bohemian chic revival in women’s fashion. As temperatures get warmer, materials get lighter – lace, ruffles and sheer textiles will be a great ally in looking stylish while also navigating hotter weather. This keeps in trend with the overall 70’s renaissance we’re witnessing in fashion. Anthropologie’s Boho dresses are exactly what summer fashion will be about – ethereal, light and romantic.
And for gents, embrace your inner fisherman as the seaside aesthetic will be your North Star from June to September. Loose fitting clothing such as chino or linen pants will be a wardrobe staple and for footwear, boat shoes are a safe bet. Relaxed fitting button-down shirts will pair nicely along with fisherman hats a la Jacquemus. Summer should always feel more relaxed and comfortable than other times of the year and ‘gone fishing’ delivers on that while serving as a compass on what’s in vogue for the season.
Keeping on topic of the seas, overall summer fashion for both men and women will have a maritime mood. Classic navy and crisp white are two color essentials for the summer, and bonus points for Breton stripes. The flared pant trend spills over into this aesthetic as sailor pants will be popular. For ladies, fishtail skirt silhouettes will also be trending. The beauty of such a uniform color palate is that any accessory you sport from handbag to backpack will immediately pop in contrast. Any small addition of color from red, yellow, green or any shade in between is certain to stand out and make for a memorable outfit.
Overall, the spring and summer seasons ahead are about becoming comfortable with taking risks and experimenting with styles that marked fashion history. Fashion has a chronic love affair with taking inspiration from decades past, but this year we’re not recycling every past fashion moment. Rather we are taking some of the most iconic trends and weaving in a new flavor of our own by mixing and matching with other aesthetics. This fusion of hybrid styles is creating a new era of trends that reflect on the past while being deeply connected to the future.