Last week, I took the time to sift through the full range of photos from the Spring/Summer 2025 runway shows by the fashion houses I hold closest to my heart. I was on the hunt for emerging trends, fresh silhouettes, and the next aesthetic wave. After reviewing thousands of images, I must admit I’m thrilled to witness how fashion continues to evolve!
One aesthetic, in particular, stood out to me, and I absolutely adore it. The key theme? Softness. Softness in curves, fabrics, volumes, and colors. This new fashion feels joyful—or, at the very least, brings immense joy just to behold. With playful transparencies and ultra-feminine details like ruffles, bows, floral prints, fringes, feathers, and embroideries, this is a celebration of femininity—confident, even bold, yet far from overtly glamorous. It’s an empowered femininity, one that is free. There’s nothing restrictive about these clothes; they allow the body to move effortlessly. Instead, the garments are fluid, enhancing the silhouette with elegance as they sway and flow.
Accessories are layered but always with finesse. Belts are no longer about cinching the waist or hips—they resemble delicate jewelry, gracefully adorning the body and complementing the garments. Bags, inspired by hobo bags, are soft and spacious, offering versatility in how they’re worn: slung over the shoulder, carried by hand, or nonchalantly tucked under the arm.
As for beauty, the complexion is fresh, and makeup focuses solely on enhancing a natural, healthy glow. Hair is long, loose, and effortlessly undone—slightly tousled, natural, with no structured cuts or polished blowouts.
To delight and inspire you, I’ve selected my favorite looks from the shows to break down this new aesthetic. Having long been drawn to masculine codes in women’s fashion—broad shoulders, sharp lines, oversized cuts, ultra-minimalist designs, and muted tones—I must say I’m thoroughly enchanted by this return to a softer, more feminine silhouette.
And what about you? Does this new wave of fashion make you long for spring and summer as much as it does for me ;)? À la prochaine mes amies!
1. Playful Transparencies
2. Joyful Pastels
3. Deep Raspberry: Spring/Summer 2025’s It Color?
4. Romantic Floral Prints
5. Ultra-Feminine Details: Ruffles, Embroidery, and Feathers
6. Feminine Denim
7. Fluid, Elegant Capes
8. Jewelry Belts
9. Hobo Bags and Beyond
