Fashion runway roundups
As the industry prepares for the upcoming fashion weeks that will unveil Spring/Summer 2026 collections, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the Spring 2025 runways, which gave us a glimpse of the silhouettes, fabrics, and moods that would later define Fall/Winter 2025. From Paris to Milan, London to New York, the season’s strongest statements proved that texture, structure, and heritage tailoring continue to shape modern wardrobes. Hint: Fur is back and green is in! Emporio Armani Emporio Armani – Milan Fashion Week At Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani’s Emporio line, titled Seductive, hinted at what fall would bring: velvet three-piece suits, lurex knits, and oversized leather coats designed to bridge glamour and function. Faux-fur collars and belted trenches echoed a tactile richness that was later seen across winter collections. Armani’s play with mountaineer-inspired outerwear and jewel-tone palettes forecasted the rugged-meets-refined mood of the colder months. Alexander McQueen Paris Fashion Week – Elie Saab, Alexander McQueen, Schiaparelli Paris Spring 2025 shows were a masterclass in texture.
Elie Saab delivered après-ski glamour, with plush coats layered over sleek gowns—an early signal of fur and faux-fur dominance. Alexander McQueen, under Seán McGirr, transformed shearling into sculptural boleros with wing-like shapes, setting the tone for architectural outerwear that reappeared in Fall/Winter 2025. Schiaparelli introduced exaggerated shearling collars and bomber jackets, foreshadowing the bold proportions that defined this fall’s tailoring. Paris Runway Highlights – Dior, Chanel, Dries Van Noten, Tom Ford Dior leaned into Elizabethan inspiration, while Chanel modernized house codes with subtle structure—both forecasting fall’s interplay between history and modernity.
Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford under Haider Ackermann delivered fresh perspectives through layering, metallic embroidery, and precision tailoring. Meanwhile, Stella McCartney elevated workwear with sustainable textures, while Acne Studios and Isabel Marant pushed the urban edge with oversized knitwear and utilitarian boots. Key Trends For Fall/Winter 2025 What It Means for Fall/Winter 2025 Style Looking back, the Spring 2025 runways didn’t just showcase airy gowns and warm-weather looks—they set the narrative for the Fall/Winter 2025 season. Key themes emerged: – Fur and shearling is huge – Olive green is in as an accent colour – Texture as currency—from fur and faux-fur to lurex and velvet. – Power tailoring reborn—oversized yet polished blazers and suits. The 80s are back—if they ever went away. – Knitwear elevated—cable-knits transformed into statement outerwear. – Accessories amplified—chain belts, opera gloves, and structured hats signaling maximalist expression. Think large belts, Elizabethan lace, long velvet gloves. Photo credit: Ellie Saab, Alexander McQueen
