23 Oct Autumn/Winter 2025 Fashion Trends – 12 You Need to Know

What goes up must eventually come down. And whilst the mercury is plummeting, along with our mood, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. The coats! The jackets! The knits! Autumn fashion, with its rich tones, luxurious textures, and myriad layering possibilities, never fails to lure us into its cozy embrace eventually. And though the back-to-school vibes of autumn spark mixed feelings, the start of the new season will never fail to bring with it the excitement of new possibilities and fresh novelty.

Layers are always the first thing that comes to mind when we make the switch from summer to autumn, and this season, there is plenty of fun and creativity on offer, with lacy, silky numbers slipping between your super soft, supersized knits, denim, leather, and supple suede. And then comes the main event, the outerwear, with luxurious swathes of fabric reaching lavishly to your ankles if you please. Get ready to rewear your preppy stripes, plaid, and chocolate brown, but add in some unexpected colour combinations, major 90s nostalgia, punky plaid, and a sprinkle of mayhem. Because mayhem is fun, and isn’t that the point in getting dressed anyway? Welcome to autumn/winter 2025/2026. Here are 12 trends to get excited about now..

Autumn/Winter 2025 Fashion Trends – Prep School

Corduroys, crisp striped shirts, blazers, preppy polos, loafers, and a strong sock game. You know the drill, preppy fashion is going nowhere for Autumn/Winter 2025/2026….

Sometimes the men’s section is where it’s at…

Slip of a Thing

We aren’t done with lace-trimmed, lingerie-inspired shorts/skirts/tops/dresses (delete as appropriate) just yet. Pair your boudoir-inspired pieces with leather, soft knit sweaters, and long socks to carry them into autumn/winter. A long top or dress layered between your trousers and a knit is the Pinterest girlies’ go-to this season.

Invest in Leset’s lovely lace skirt and camisole and be all set come spring/summer too…

This comes in 4 shades…

These come in Almond, brown, or black, and the burgundy also feels worth mentioning…

Autumn/Winter Fashion 2025 Trends – Frazzled Fashion

Think “frazzled English woman” but make it fashion. All the cool girls will want to emulate the nonchalant layers, unexpected combinations, and “messy” thrown on” elegance at Chloe, Miu Miu, and Prada this season. Next season, there are plenty more layered looks to come, in more ways than one. Just look to Miu Miu SS26 for the ultimate in unexpected but artfully placed together looks.

The Minimalist Moment

In stark contrast to the frazzled fashion energy seen at Prada, the sleek 90s minimalist aesthetic is looking stronger than ever, and early sightings from the New York Spring/Summer 2026 shows say this trend has legs. Look to Calvin Klein and Fforme for inspiration.

Autumn/Winter Fashion 2025 Trends – Faux Fur, Suede & Lots of Leather

All things faux fur, whether fluffy accents or full faux looks, are big news for autumn/winter. If you’re after something more refined, you know we still can’t get enough of suede and lots of leather, look to the SS26 runways for further proof that this is a trend worth investing in.

All About Silhouette

There was a major focus on impactful silhouettes yet again this season, with the rest of the details remaining pared back to shine the spotlight on nipped and tucked waists, oversized cocoon shoulders, and billowing skirts and jackets. Think basics but better. Again, this trend can already be seen coming through on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, so it’s one to invest in…

Puffballs have been bubbling away for a few seasons, but were all over the SS26 runways…

Autumn/Winter Fashion 2025 Trends – Polished Punk

A little bit 80s, a little bit 90s, a little bit 00s, and a lot nostalgic. Think layered plaid, leather, and a few zips thrown in for good measure, but with a refined edge. What does that mean? Keep it classy and pair your plaid with elevated indigo denim, a mohair sweater, or luxe leather in sophisticated silhouettes. Add a side of polish with elegant accessories and sleek jewellery. It’s all about balance.

This check midi skirt and check top are both dreamy…

Pair your checks with a sleek leather pencil skirt…

The matching check scarf really takes this knit to the next level.

Stripes

Anything but boring this season, designers took an imaginative approach to working a stripe in a new way. Thick, thin, pin, or preppy stripes could almost give animal prints a run for their money this autumn/winter…

Back in Brown, Burgundy, Butter & Pops of Red…

If you invested heavily in brown, burgundy, or butter yellow last season, you will be happy to hear these chic and fairly neutral shades are still going strong, and for a pop of colour red is going nowhere…

This suede bowling bag is also too good…

Go top-to-toe with burgundy jeans too…

Autumn/Winter Fashion 2025 Trends – Animal Print

Animal print is nothing new, but this season, there are all the options. So if your classic leopard needs a rest, take a walk on the wild side with snake, cow, zebra, or Dalmatian print…

Other Stories animal print leather tote also comes in a neat little card holder version, and this irresistible cow print too…

Immaculate Tailoring

Not exactly a trend but a wardrobe stalwart you will reach for again and again, this season look out for nipped waists, sharp 80s shoulders, the return of the pencil skirt, and super classic minimalist cuts. Look to the SS26 runways for more tailoring inspiration and a minimalist 90s lean.

This blazer with these relaxed trousers is perfection.

The nipped waist blazer and full suede midi skirt are too dreamy.

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

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