The Major SS25 Trends On Our Mood Board

As winter rolls into spring, we’re taking a moment to check in with the style set to see what’s going to be big in the world of fashion. Looking to get ahead of the curve? We’ve rounded up all the SS25 trends that deserve a spot in your wardrobe.

The Biggest Fashion Trends For SS25

Designers are leaning into the classics for SS25 – they’re picking up their pastels, nurturing their florals and vying for vintage references that stand the test of time. But that’s not to say there aren’t some surprises. A shock of raincoats, Y2K revivals and sheer suiting give this season an edge. These are the SS25 trends to know:

Trends At A Glance

1. Powder Pink
2. 3D Florals
3. Soft Filter
4. Skirts Over Trousers
5. Butter Yellow
6. Spring/Summer Showers
7. Double Denim
8. Vintage Polka Dots

(L to R) ERDEM SS25, Noon By Noor SS25, Alexander McQueen SS25, Gestuz SS25

1. Powder Pink

Love them or hate them, pastels have a habit of creeping up during the spring/summer season. And where shades of pistachio, baby blue and lavender have held a monopoly over previous seasons, it’s a ‘think pink’ situation this time around. One of the leading colour trends for SS25, expect to see powder pink have a real moment across casual and events dressing – especially when combined with playful textures and metallics.

(L to R) Simone Rocha SS25, Carolina Herrera SS25, Paul Costelloe SS25, Mithridate SS25

2. 3D Florals

Stepping away from delicate prints and playful chintz this season, designers have instead opted for 3D florals with an edge. Think moody colour palettes, sharp silhouettes, oversized corsages and – in the case of Simone Rocha – actual bouquets sewn into sheer pockets of fabric. This is spring style, without the sugary romance.

(L to R) Simone Rocha SS25, Remain SS25, Huishan Zhang SS25, The Garment SS25

3. Soft Filter

Sheer showstoppers continue to be a runway favourite this season – and with warm, hazy days on the horizon, the soft filter effect of gauzy fabric makes perfect sense. The trend has been dressed up in ruffles, florals and sharp tailoring for SS25, with an emphasis on light layering to highlight soft silhouettes, colour gradation and delicate detailing. And while the classic gown remains a favourite, we’re also seeing a number of designers move towards statement separates (like The Garment’s dreamy powder blue suit).

(L to R) TOVE SS25, Huishan Zhang SS25, ERDEM SS25, Nanushka SS25

4. Skirts Over Trousers

Unnecessary layers – specifically, the act of wearing a skirt over trousers – may seem firmly rooted in the trends of yesteryear, but designers seem to keen to bring nostalgia back to the runway. Only this time, it takes on a much more refined look, thanks to the addition of sleek tailoring and rich textures. Think skirts draped over matching bottoms, leather trousers casually peaking out from under chain mail dresses and trailing hemlines gathered at the waist to reveal neatly pressed suit trousers.

(L to R) Valentino SS25, Alexander McQueen SS25, Chanel SS25, Prada SS25

5. Butter Yellow

As the unofficial colour of the season – maybe even the year? – it wasn’t a surprise to see butter yellow make an appearance on the runway. Designers played into the softness of the hue by honing in on light, floaty materials and loose silhouettes, as well as glossy finishes that emphasised a ‘melted butter’ look.

(L to R) Simone Rocha SS25, TOVE SS25, Baum und Pfergarten SS25, Prada SS25

6. Spring/Summer Showers

Designers didn’t let the bad weather rain on their parade this season. A surprise trend for SS25, raincoats, macs and water-resistant bombers came out as one of the season’s highlights. Styled over dresses, heavy tulle skirts and teeny-tiny briefs, these statement jackets come in bright primary colours, dressed down neutrals and even classic prints typically reserved for trench coats. This is practical fashion, with style.

(L to R) Sinéad O’Dwyer SS25, Boris Marberg SS25, Gestuz SS25, Skall Studio SS25

7. Double Denim

Another Y2K favourite reimagined for SS25 is the double denim trend. Co-ordinating washes, cuts and distressed details, designers really upped their game when it came to denim this season – especially in Copenhagen, where designers experimented with oversized silhouettes, loosely buttoned tops and XXL proportions.

(L to R) Bora Aksu SS25, Nanushka SS25, Edeline Lee SS25, Carolina Herrera SS25

8. Vintage Polka Dots

Cow print might be having a moment in street style, but on the runway the pattern turning heads is the humble polka dot. And it seems designers all had the same memo: simple, monochrome colour palettes teamed up with vintage styling. Uniform dots were the leading rule with this trend, but some played with scale for some fun mix-and-matching (a great example being Bora Aksu’s polka dots layers) and others went slightly off-script with lighter tones of navy (see Edeline Lee) and mocha.

Featured image: Copenhagen Fashion Week, Mark Kenly Domino Tan (c) Tonya Matyu