The Top 9 Runway Trends From Spring 2025

New York City is a place that thrives on energy, and this season, there was plenty on the runways. The Spring 2025 shows at New York Fashion Week can only be described as big, optimistic, and electric. Ella Emhoff modeling for Coach in an “I Heart New York” T-shirt exemplified the optimistic, lively tone of the collections, which channeled the singular spirit of the city.

There was Ralph Lauren’s extravaganza at a horse farm in Bridgehampton and Alaïa’s epic takeover of the Guggenheim, as well as Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles walking at Willy Chavarria. And let’s not forget the Wu-Tang Clan performing on a Staten Island Ferry boat owned by Pete Davidson and Colin Jost at Tommy Hilfiger and Madonna’s dramatic appearance at Luar.

If the shows were both star-studded and surprising, so were the clothes, with fresh and inspired takes on transparency, asymmetry, volume, and sportswear, and standout collections from European entries like Alaïa, Off-White, and Toteme too. Here are some of our favorite looks and moments.

Perfect Pastels

It’s all about soft hues for a sherbet tonal color story, in everything from elegant dresses to elevated tailoring.

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She’s Got Layers

From left: Proenza Schouler, Khaite, Collina Strada

This season, designers leaned into dresses as layering pieces for a new look, with pants under.

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Sport, but Make It Fashion

From left: Willy Chavarria, Off White, Tory Burch

The starting lineup this season included good sports, with athletic-inspired ensembles for a winning look.

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Sideways Vibes

From left: Alaïa, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch

Imperfect hemlines, for tops and bottoms alike, make for a cool-girl finish to statement pieces of the season.

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Crochet

From left: Khaite, Diotima, Michael Kors

From doilies patchworked together to fully crafted crochet knits, bucolic separates took center stage as the perfect summer staple.

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Sheer Skirts

From left: Tory Burch, Maria McManus, Toteme

Full transparency: This season, sheer skirts were a barely-there statement that made a big impact with little effort.

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Turn Up the Volume

From left: Willy Chavarria, Alaïa, Jane Wade

Designers are going big into the pants category, with flowy strides and voluminous silhouettes.

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Lingerie Dressing

From left: Monse, Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim

Underpinnings are making an appearance in daywear and evening, with cool touches of lace and light silks.

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Mad for Plaid

From left: Willy Chavarria, Tommy Hilfiger, Collina Strada

Checks and balances uphold the pattern of the season, pairing the streamline bold print with neutral layers and accessories throughout.

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