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What is it about this moment that compels us to yearn for the simplicity of bygone days?
Top spring trends Fashion has become fun once again Joy was ubiquitous in the Spring 2025 collections, with a focus on the sense of optimism and individuality. If you’ve desired to dress up again, this is your season T his season’s catwalks offer a mosaic of nos- talgia and candour — the kind that can al- so arouse within you a little sentimentali- ty. From soft colours and details that evoke childhood, to silhouettes borrowed from op- ulent bygone eras, the fashion of spring/summer ex- udes a sense of yearning for some other time. But why now specifically? We might initially dismiss these nostalgic tones as yet another case of fashion playing with the past, be- cause designers have always drawn inspiration from history. But it seems different this time around. It’s not just about good outfits, rather it’s about emotion- al resonance. Many of the designs for Spring/Summer 2025 hide within them a tenderness – or in some cas- es an unsubtle boldness – that suggests we’re not just reflecting on the past, but actively seeking out some- thing that we’ve lost. Perhaps this is a response to our overworked, hy- per-connected minds. As the world becomes increasingly digitalised, life sometimes feels like scrolling endlessly. Algorithms attempt to shape our tastes, while timelines compress our days, and it is becoming all too easy to compare ourselves to people we don’t even know. It’s no surprise that we turn to the tangible, the tactile and the familiar. The clothes that appeal to us now – wheth- er they evoke memories of our childhood and rebellious teenage years, or some age of opulence that we’ve nev- er personally experienced – whisper of a time when life seemed to be less complicated, less commercialised... But we can’t merely reduce everything down to In- stagram fatigue, because this longing goes even deeper. With global crises ever-present – whether environmen- tal, economic, or existential – many of us feel not only alienated from others, but even from ourselves. Iden- tity, once the cornerstone of self-recognition, has be- come more fluid and sometimes less stable. Social me- dia platforms give us the tools to create and redefine our own personas, while at the same time also blur- ring the line between what we really like and what we think we should like. This is precisely where trends come in to play, as they always reflect society’s collective psyche. By rein- vigorating romantic themes and reversion silhouettes,
designers are bringing back for the upcoming spring and summer the feeling of times when the stakes seemed low- er – when we didn’t curate our lives to suit grids and stories. These clothes don’t seek atten- tion, though they often receive it; their real goal is to arouse feelings within us. And that’s where the change lurks. Woven into the fabric of the season is a sense of indescribable joy – a cele- bration of individuality and self-expression that seems to have been freed of external ex- pectations. In its best expres- sion, fashion should be fun. It should enable us to play, exper- iment and explore. And that’s precisely what’s encouraged by this year’s trends. The previous year was characterised by the
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dominance of elegance, which, quite frankly, doesn’t leave much room for fun. And while many will contin- ue enjoying that aesthetic direction, it clearly isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, it seems as though the pressure to dress exclusively in accordance with some imposed image is slowly dissipating. Extravagance has made a comeback. Valentino pre- sented beaded jackets combined with ruffled floral chif- fon skirts, lace tights and a selection of jewellery. At Saint Laurent they paired brocade with lace blouses and satin skirts, while Louis Vuitton layered dangling rope necklaces over blouson tweeds. Silhouettes with an element of soft power are ac- centuated, with the season defined by feminine draped tailoring, ruffles and chiffon layers. Jonathan Anderson transformed light floral fabrics into crinoline hoop skirts. Reserved elegance? Definitely – albeit with a slightly subversive twist at Prada and Balenciaga, where coats with Peter Pan collars were paired with colourful tights, while bow-tie dresses were tied at the back with laces. A soft, pastel shade of pink is definitely the big- gest colour trend of the season, and one that brings rejuvenation following the dark tones that dominated over previous months. The palette is gentler than what we’ve seen lately, but don’t mistake it for sweetness — because, as we saw at the Alaïa show, it goes great with navy and black, accentuating itself with complete con- fidence. Alongside pink as the leitmotif, the catwalks blossomed with an explosion of floral prints on dress- es of all shapes — from delicate floral patterns to a bold mix of models. As fashion relocates from the catwalks to the real world, accessories – which always provide a window in- to the spirit of the season – are louder than ever. Hand-
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bags have received character, hats are playful to the point of making you smile, but look perfect upon closer in- spection. Jewellery and shawls are layered together in ostensibly incompatible ensembles – as though the de- signers are telling us that it’s okay to be imperfect. The season is calling on us to create outfits that tell a sto- ry – our story. And let’s not overlook the deeper power of these trends. In an era in which identity feels like something that’s imposed on us – whether through social norms, brands, or even our own expectations – there’s something revolutionary about embracing ourselves once again. Dressing for joy rather than judgement becomes a quiet act of rebellion. Whether you choose a delicate dress in- spired by vintage designs or something completely bold and unconventional, the key is authenticity – whatev- er that means to you.
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