The 6 Best Trends We Saw During New York Fashion Week
And just like that, New York Fashion Week has come and gone. But before you turn your eyes across the pond to London for the next round of runways, we’re breaking down the best New York Fashion Week trends from the spring/summer 2025 runways. I know, I know—we’re only just getting into the best fall fashion, but it’s never too early to look ahead and see how you can start incorporating these looks before everyone else does, right?
Ahead, find the only trends you need to know for next spring. Our team of fashion editors was on the ground during the first leg of Fashion Month—and after viewing runway after runway, here are the fashion trends we saw the most.
All-American Americana
Ralph Lauren
Willy Chavarria
Michael Kors
Tory Burch
Tommy Hilfiger
Considering that we’re in an election year, it may come as no surprise that designers are feeling particularly patriotic. Fashion Week kicked off with Ralph Lauren’s latest take on American prep while Willy Chavarria showcased his interpretation of American sportswear—plus, the designer had a copy of the Constitution on each seat at the show. Tory Burch’s models walked with swim-inspired tank tops styled with slouchy pants and skirts, showing a reimagination of sportswear for today’s woman, while Michael Kors opted for classic knits that are bound to be closet staples. And finally, how can we discuss Americana without the reds, whites, and blues of Tommy Hilfiger’s stripes and plaids?
On the Fringe
Alejandra Alonso Rojas
3.1 Phillip Lim
Monse
Proenza Schouler
Prabal Gurung
Swish, swish—what’s that now? Oh, it’s the sound of the fringe skirts at Prabal Gurung, Ralph Lauren, Simkhai, Nanushka, and Proenza Schouler making their way down the runways. According to New York Fashion Week these skirts will be everywhere come spring—and why shouldn’t they? Paired with leather boots or sandals, they’re still head-turners. I’m convinced these will be the statement-makers of the season.
transparent Effects
Tibi
Aknvas
Brandon Maxwell
Khaite
Alaïa
3.1 Phillip Lim
transparent clothes may be a mainstay among our wardrobes these days—and I’m not one bit upset about it. But in addition to the silk organza and chiffon we’ve seen, there are new revealing options for you to choose from or add to the mix. Lace garments were central to the collections at Aknvas and 3.1 Phillip Lim. Fishnets made an appearance at Tibi, Alaïa, and Khaite (which also showed layered georgette silk), among others. And, of course, one can’t go wrong with transparent materials if that’s your thing—just take a look at the latest from Brandon Maxwell.
Bold Black and White
Toteme
Khaite
Carolina Herrera
Khaite
Michael Kors
Carolina Herrera
Michael Kors
As much as one may love color, it’s hard to ignore the utter timelessness of our tried-and-true hues: black and white—and more specifically, black and white together. Whether in the form of ’80s-inspired polka dot dresses like those at Carolina Herrera or effortlessly cool styling à la Khaite and Toteme, styling black and white with each other feels inherently classic, but in the silhouettes we’re expecting for the spring/summer 2025 season, they feel undeniably strong.
Sculptural Cutouts and Silhouettes
Khaite
Alaïa
Melitta Baumeister
Tibi
Diotima
On the note of bold, the NYFW spring/summer 2025 runways weren’t without head-turning, statement-making sculptural designs. First example? The beautifully draped, sculptural tops and dresses at Khaite. The second? Tibi’s voluminous caped dresses. On the other hand, Melitta Baumeister showed a tougher version with dresses featuring necklines that went towards the models’ eyes. All that said, there’s power in the negative space, too—as seen in the cutout-laden dresses at Alaïa and Diotima.
From the Boudoir
Monse
Monse
Christian Cowan
Christian Cowan
Wiederhoeft
Wiederhoeft
3.1 Phillip Lim
Corsets, lace trims, and negligees, oh my! Prepare to embrace your sexier side; the lingerie-inspired pieces are taking center stage next spring. We saw plenty of slip dresses with lacey trims on dresses at 3.1 Phillip Lim and bralettes at Christian Cowan—which also happened to feature silk bloomers (the designer also had bralettes and panties affixed to dresses and vests, taking underwear as outerwear to a new level). And what would this trend be without its corsets? Wiederhoeft made the lingerie staple the core of its collection, which finished with models in the label’s signature corseted wedding dress.
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