2025 Trending: New & Coming

I. Isabel Marant + "Boho Chic"

The epitome of the 2010s Parisian style, Isabel Marant is a French fashion designer who has dramatically impacted trends over the last few decades, such as the wedge sneaker attributed to the rise of high-end athleisure. She describes her brand as “organic and crafty,” embodying the effortlessly cool spirit of models and working-class women alike. In recent months, trend predictors have kept an eye out for a resurgence of her iconic looks. Simultaneously, other fashion labels have showcased new-wave bohemian looks on the runway. Chloé’s Fall/Winter 2024 runway featured a variety of looks following this style, which, according to the label, “celebrates an intuitive way of dressing, enhanced by a sense of freedom, movement and dynamic contrasts.”

However, Isabel Marant remains at the forefront of this "boho chic" rise. At its core, I.M. fashion embraces fringe, white linen, peplum tops, and knee-high boots—the essence of Parisian cool-girl fashion. Moving away from sneakers, this style emphasizes alternative footwear such as flats, heels, boots, and sandals. In 2025, these looks pair best on and on-and-off the runway with chunky jewelry, statement belts, and plenty of suede.

II. Aquatic Fashion

According to Pinterest Predicts 2025, "seawitchery" will be a rising trend. Wet hair looks and shimmering makeup have been runway staples for a while, but they are now beginning to enter the mainstream. Siren-inspired makeup has gained popularity on social media, coinciding with the shift from minimalist, “clean girl” makeup. These siren looks include heavy, winged eyeliner, sharper contour, and multi chrome eyeshadows, a call-back to the “full beat” makeup looks from the mid-2010s with a dewy shift. Deep blues, seafoam green, and iridescent colors will accompany this look. Silks and longer silhouettes are staples of aquatic-themed dresses.

Chunky jewelry is also gaining attention, with designs resembling collected treasures through mixed metals and jewels. Items like the "Dry Wet" Tank Top by Dianara have been spotted on influencers, helping push this trend to the public. This tank top — made from soaking ordinary fabrics in resin — follows the overall technological advancements implemented in fashion.

III. Cat-Eye Nails

A simple Pinterest "nail inspo" search reveals just how popular cat-eye nails have become. This polish, which shines in the sun, is made with magnetic powder manipulated to create mesmerizing designs. Initially introduced in 2011, magnetic nail polish is experiencing a resurgence as an eye-catching alternative to neutral, "clean girl" nails. Cat-eye polishes are an approachable and attractive look for beginners and seasoned nail techs alike in an era of home manicures and staying away from the salon.

Cat-eye polish can be used alone, and many nail influencers are layering jelly polishes on top for a glass-like effect. Special-effect nail polishes, such as cat-eye and chrome, have gained traction in East Asia and are now making their way to the United States, continuing the trend of Eastern-influenced beauty styles.

IV. Office-wear

Think of simple fabrics, tailored baggy looks, and structured items. A staple of millennial fashion is "business casual in the club," effortlessly blending daytime and nighttime looks through items such as the club blazer, which became popular in the 2010s due to its versatility. Recently, this style has made a comeback. Wide, structured pants are gaining popularity, such as the barrel jean trend that has taken the internet by storm. Altered button-up shirts — sleeveless or cropped — have also gained traction, along with large, practical bags that transition seamlessly from the office to social events. 

Some forecasters have dubbed this era "recession core," emphasizing transitional items and minimizing wardrobes. A push towards simplistic, “quiet luxury” is taking over large labels and flashy designer prints. Although not directly indicative of the economic state, the aesthetic of having less is a counter-response to the tendency of the working/lower classes to hoard in times of financial instability. Additionally, designer brands are disguising themselves as traditional office wear, which has become sheep’s clothing for those worried about holding their assets in times of crisis. Whether or not influenced by economic factors, office-wear fashion is a welcome shift towards simplicity and wardrobe synthesis.

V. Trade Fashion

Like the rise of office attire, fashion forecasters see a revival of trade-inspired clothing, including fisherman and farm wear styles. While sailor aesthetics have evolved from the East Coast "Vineyard Vines" look, 2025 is shifting towards more practical working-class attire, such as that of the fisherman. This style is best embodied through knit hats, khaki pants, and utilitarian jackets. Fish-inspired accessories are on the rise; an overall trend in fashion and culinary arts is the recent popularity of sardines: to eat and to wear. Tinned fish have become a staple in popular aesthetics, especially on TikTok, where foodies have reviewed brands and varieties of differently-brined seafood. Another indication of the push towards spending less is that fisherman and nautical attire are more practical approaches to dressing fashionably.

Similarly, farmwear — featuring overalls, patchwork, and visible mending — has emerged from the cowboy trend of recent years to establish its style. Socorro Society, created by Lauren Gonzalez, has gained traction on social media for “Stick ‘n Stitch” visible mending sheets, which turn the traditional Japanese style of sashiko embroidery into an accessible mending method for all people. Sashiko embroidery is a mending style originating from the Japanese Edo period and is unique for its layered, heavy fabrics and artistic approach to imperfection.

VI. Low-Maintenance Blondes

Recently, there has been a push towards more "natural" blondes, such as old-money blonde and "bronde" — a hybrid of blonde and brown hair. Hairstylists highlight the benefits of low maintenance and natural highlighting, which reduces costs and salon visits for clients and stylists alike.

As a result, warmer, darker blondes are replacing the platinum, cool tones that dominated recent years. Another trend is matching hair to skin tone, moving away from high-maintenance styles. Celebrities like Ariana Grande have been seen sporting this look. For those who have strayed away from blonde trends, warmer shades such as mahogany, "cowboy copper," and chestnut have become stylish alternatives to traditional browns.

VII. Overall Trends of 2025

Overall, 2025 will see a revival of late 2000s-to-early 2010s styles. Roughly aligning with the 20-year fashion cycle, 2025 is the gateway to trends shaping the decade's second half. Fashion is the people’s response to the state of the world, with designers and activists alike using this accessible form of self-expression as commentary. In 2025, there seem to be two overarching themes: long-time runway attire entering the mainstream and a trend toward limiting consumption through beauty and fashion. Although these trends are just predictions or in their early stages, they indicate what is to come in the future, whether in fashion or society.