Elevate Your Style With These NYFW 2025 Trends! | EP 236

It's FRIIIIYYYAAYYYY and your fave time of the week! We're diving into the most influential runway looks straight from this 2025 season of New York Fashion Week that will help you elevate YOUR style. Now. 

Fear not, fashion besties...this episode breaks down the latest trends hot off the runway, of course, but rest assured these are wearable and accessible to all.

Whether you want to add a bit of dramatic flair or incorporate something fresh into your wardrobe, stay tuned for curated tips and tricks that will make you feel confident yet fabulous.

HOT TIP: 

Be sure to head over to Holly’s Pinterest Board for images of all the styles and suggestions discussed in this episode.

These highlights offer a mix of bold statements and timeless elements, giving us style inspo galore so you can always be the best dressed in the room.

 

Key Talking Points & Trends Discussed:

 

1. The Return of Midi Skirt Suits:

o Trend Breakdown: With a nod to 1980s power dressing, midi skirt suits are back and more wearable than ever. These looks require strong tailoring and are very flattering with chic heels or boots. Try with pattern tights!

 

2. Creative Layering for Everyday Chic:

o Trend Breakdown: Think deconstructed shirts, jackets, and skirts combined in unexpected ways. Layering is a great way to update your wardrobe basics. You'll add dimension and create visual interest that will take you through the seasons, transitioning from colder months to warmer weather seamlessly.

 

3. Brooches: A Timeless Statement Piece:

o Trend Breakdown: Brooches are having a moment again, especially oversized floral brooches that add a vintage flair to jackets, blouses, and dresses. It's a chic and elegant way to elevate any look.

 

4. Fringe: A Fun and Playful Detail:

o Trend Breakdown: Fringe continues to be a timeless, standout detail. Whether it’s on skirts, dresses, or outerwear, the motion and texture create a statement piece that works for both day and night.

 

5. Leather Everywhere:

o Trend Breakdown: Leather continues to show all over the runway, from skirts to boots to bags. A little bit of leather adds sophistication and an edge to any look. Whether you go for a full leather ensemble or just incorporate it through accessories, leather is going nowhere, anytime soon.

 

Top Designers Highlights and Trends

 

NYFW 2025 showcased some breathtaking collections from both established and emerging designers. Here's a snippet of a few of the top designers discussed in this episode:

 

1. Marc Jacobs: An Artistic Fantasy

 

o Trend Highlights: Known for his bold, exaggerated silhouettes, Marc Jacobs brought a dramatic, artistic edge to the runway. With his quirky, almost surreal approach, he showcased avant-garde pieces with wacky proportions like oversized shoes and unconventional cuts.

o While these may not translate directly into ready-to-wear, Marc's show was a reminder that fashion is and will always be performance art.

 

2. Carolina Herrera by Wes Gordon: A Floral Dream

 

o Trend Highlights: Wes Gordon’s Carolina Herrera collection brought an enchanting garden to life, with 3,000 cherry red ranunculus flowers blooming from the runway floor. Dramatic, sculptural flower brooches adorned belts, dresses, capes, and jackets. This collection seems to attract a new type of customer to Herrera this season. 

 

o Crop jackets and bandeau midriff-bearing tops are also still around, highlighting the waist and creating a modern, flattering look. 

 

3. Sergio Hudson: A Riot of Color

 

o Trend Highlights: Hudson’s collection was a celebration of jewel tones like rich magentas, purples, and hot pinks. His bold, vibrant colors exude power and confidence, just like his clothes on the women who wear them.

 

o Most designers like Sergio Hudson created menswear-inspired designs, such as long zippers on pencil skirts and vests paired with men's ties. All while having sleek, tailored finishes that could easily be styled for both work and weekend.

 

4. Ulla Johnson: Shimmer and Shine

o Trend Highlights: Ulla Johnson’s collection stood out on its shimmering gold runway which made her fabrics and textured elements glow. Her collection feels luxurious and glamorous; different from her past seasons. 

 

o For those looking to incorporate shimmer into their wardrobe, Ulla’s designs showed how to blend texture and shine effortlessly. We are so here for it.

In Conclusion:

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