From faux fur and leopard print to ladylike lace and pencil skirts, here’s what we’ll all be wearing this season.
After weeks of runway spectacles across New York, London, Milan and Paris, the autumn/winter 2025 season has spoken loud and clear: this is a season of contrasts. On one end, we saw a continuation of the quiet luxury wave, with clean tailoring, muted palettes and timeless silhouettes. On the other, designers leaned into maximalism with bold textures, sensual lace, body-revealing cuts and unapologetic statement pieces.
Autumn/winter 2025 is a season of dualities: cosy faux furs and sensual lace, grounded browns and daring nudity, timeless pencil skirts and boundary-pushing cuts. Whether your style leans toward understated elegance or bold experimentation, there’s a trend waiting to be made your own.
What emerged was a season defined by drama and elegance in equal measure. Faux fur was everywhere, lace became more daring than ever, and the pencil skirt made a strong comeback. Brown proved it’s the neutral of the moment, and daring cut-outs and sheer fabrics redefined the art of revealing.
Here are the five biggest trends you’ll be wearing this autumn/winter:
1. Fur Everywhere
If one material reigned supreme this season, it was faux fur. Designers transformed it into the ultimate statement of warmth and glamour, appearing on everything from ankle-length coats to cropped jackets, oversized stoles and even handbags.
At Prada, fur-trimmed coats in jewel tones set the mood, while Balenciaga went oversized with exaggerated silhouettes. Stella McCartney and Gabriela Hearst doubled down on sustainable faux fur, proving this trend can be both chic and ethical. The verdict? This winter, fur is no longer just for outerwear – it’s a head-to-toe experience.
2. Lace, But Make It Bold
Traditionally associated with delicacy, lace took on new life this season in unexpected colours and silhouettes. At Saint Laurent, Bella Hadid walked in a striking cobalt lace co-ord with sharp shoulders, setting the tone for a season of bold romance. Gucci played with neon lace leotards layered under skirts, while Fendi leaned into transparency with sheer lace blouses.
Carolina Herrera and Rabanne offered vibrant lace co-ords, and Chloé gave lace a bohemian twist with free-flowing dresses. Whether colourful, sheer or sculptural, lace is no longer just an accent – it’s the star of the outfit.
3. Brown Is the New Black
Brown has slowly been creeping back into fashion for the past few years, but autumn/winter 2025 confirmed its dominance. Earthy tones, caramel shades and rich chocolates appeared everywhere from outerwear to suiting and eveningwear.
Bottega Veneta delivered sleek brown leather trench coats, while Miu Miu layered warm caramel knits with micro-minis. Even evening gowns got the brown treatment at Valentino and Dior, proving this “neutral” is far from boring. If you’re investing in one versatile shade this season, make it brown.
4. The Pencil Skirt Returns
Sleek, sharp and elegant – the pencil skirt is officially back. The runways saw countless interpretations of this wardrobe classic, often styled in modern, unexpected ways.
Calvin Klein embraced minimalist tailoring with pinstripe pencil skirt suits, while Givenchy (under Sarah Burton’s debut) reimagined hourglass silhouettes in timeless neutrals. Gucci and Fendi softened the look with pastel-hued co-ords, while others paired pencil skirts with chunky knitwear, corset tops and even strapless blouses. The takeaway? The pencil skirt is no longer office-only – it’s a versatile piece ready for day-to-night styling.
5. Dare to Bare
After seasons of quiet minimalism, designers are once again embracing the art of baring skin. But rather than red-carpet shock value, this season’s take on naked dressing is refined and wearable.
Sheer blouses at Nina Ricci, MM6 and Carolina Herrera made office-appropriate nudity a thing, while Chloé and Valentino pushed the boundaries with ethereal dresses revealing lingerie beneath. Diesel and DSquared2 reintroduced daring bumster waistlines, and Phoebe Philo’s backless skirts turned heads in Paris. The message? Confidence is the accessory that makes this trend work.
