SS25 news and archive

SS25 Trend: Mod squad, mini skirts, A-line dresses and geometric prints

People are increasingly looking to the past for inspiration, especially as social media amplifies nostalgia-driven trends. In the early to mid-‘sixties, ‘mod’ was short for "modernist," and was a movement characterized by a focus on forward-thinking fashion and music; most likely as a response to the often dreary landscape of post-World War II...

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Marks & Spencer design head on incoming trends and how it builds collections

As the new year fast approaches, retailers are continuing to prep for the upcoming SS25 season. A one that promises wide-ranging shifts in both the needs and tastes of customers, who are tightening their wallets while yielding to the revolving format of micro and seasonal trends. It's a juxtaposition that presents an interesting challenge for...

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SS25 Outerwear: Trench coats, car coats and parkas

There were several key outerwear styles shown on the runways for the SS25 season. The trench coat and novel variations of this classic style dominated; a sign that the ‘quiet luxury’ trend will continue to check next year. The car coat, with its tailored minimalism, was another silhouette that looked refined. Many designers continue to make...

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Lilly Pulitzer hosts first runway show in nearly 20 years, marking the return of its menswear line

Lilly Pulitzer made its return to the catwalk last week, hosting its first runway show in nearly two decades while marking the revival of its menswear line. In honor of the brand’s 65th anniversary, Lilly Pulitzer hosted an exclusive fashion show at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach, Florida, the past weekend. The event...

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SS25 Trend: Sport meets Street and Ready-to-Wear

Drawing closer to the third anniversary of the passing of Virgil Abloh, it’s clear that his legacy will live on. Abloh was a pioneer, whose visionary work helped to elevate streetwear to a status that is now widely accepted within the luxury fashion realm. Indeed, collaborations between fashion and athletic brands have become almost commonplace....

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SS25 Print and Pattern Trend: Plaid

Perhaps surprisingly for the spring season, plaid will be a key pattern for SS25. The word is derived from the Scottish Gaelic term "plaide," originally referring to a blanket or cloak. Over time, the fabric was woven in distinctive checked patterns, with unique designs for different clans. It is so versatile that these days it is found in...

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International presence and local talent support: Miami Fashion Week reveals expanded calendar

The East Coast of the US is currently gearing up for a new edition of Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW), which this year has revealed an expanded calendar spanning November 19 to 23, 2024. On the back of what organisers said was a “highly successful January 2024 event” which emphasised a new focus on streetwear, this season the fashion week will be...

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SS25 Trend: ‘Army Days’, Military jackets, olive drab, and utility details

Several designers showed riffs on military and utilitarian styles during the SS25 runway season. There are a few reasons for the popularity of this trend. The 2024 USA general election is just days away, and with the possibility of the country electing its first woman President, the topic of female empowerment is on many peoples’ lips. One could...

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Trendstop SS25 women’s catwalk color trends

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key color directions emerging from the Spring Summer 2025 Women’s runway collections. Spring colors draw on consumer mindsets, a desire to reconnect with nature and for simplicity in an increasingly complicated world. Contemporary darks become softer and pale hues are enlivened with a...

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PFW SS25 Top color combinations

During Paris Fashion Week SS25, designers offered a variety of intriguing colors and color combinations. As witnessed on the runways, the sophistication offered by ‘latte dressing,’ that is, wearing elegant styles in various shades of brown, will continue into next season. A palette of refined neutrals told a similar story, and consumer interest...

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For its 58th edition, São Paulo Fashion Week shows more consistent and sophisticated collections

Fernanda Yamamoto's fashion show at the Japanese Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park concluded the 58th edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW+N58) last week, which was divided into shows at high-end shopping mall Shopping Iguatemi; the Pavilion of Brazilian Cultures at Ibirapuera Park; and special locations across São Paulo. This edition, titled 'The...

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LA Fashion Week returns in November: Nike becomes partner, Ed Hardy and Private Policy scheduled

The third edition of LA Fashion Week (LAFW) is just weeks away, and organisers are suggesting that this latest season will see them “elevating the game” through runway experiences, presentations, exhibits and more. Scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, LAFW is welcoming title partners W Hollywood and Stella Jets, while its premier...