It’ll be a year where everything feels like a remix of something that came before—only louder, shinier, and slightly more self-aware
Aesthetics don’t just evolve—they shapeshift, overthink, and occasionally gaslight us into believing they’re brand new. In 2025, fashion is neither here nor there. It’s a tug-of-war between nostalgia and innovation, romance and rebellion, structure and spontaneity. There is the Anti-Quiet Luxury Era. With the critics playing therapist to our collective sartorial identity crisis, this fashion forecast will define a year of contradictions, creativity, and chaos.
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Everything’s Romantic
Romance isn’t dead, but draped in lace, pastel, and floral prints. 2025 embraces a dreamy aesthetic with ethereal fabrics and baby doll silhouettes that conjure sweet nostalgia. It plays dress-up in this look, tapping into the kind of soft-focus memory that makes you long for a version of the past that probably never existed. Just don’t overthink it—be romantic, or at least pretend to be.
Utility Wear: Ready for Weather and Whatever
Living in the Philippines means playing a constant game of jacket on, jacket off. This is the dilemma of a humid country, where weather conditions battle out air conditioners. Jackets here become multi-functional essentials, while dresses and blouses with utility elements shine and fly high in their innovative adaptability. The look makes you prepared for anything, stylish through it all, and making the most of good weather, whenever it decides to show up.
The New Athleisure
Sportscore in 2025 is all about the victory lap. Retro-inspired sportswear gets a slick update. The look leans on retro logos, tennis skirts, and the kind of zip-up jackets that feel more country club chic than track practice. Additionally, silhouettes and construction methods are more playful and experimental than ever. It’s the perfect way to pretend you’ve been hitting the gym while really just hitting the buffet.
Artisanal Denim
Denim didn’t go anywhere, but it’s making 2025 its personal art gallery. From hand-painted jeans to intricate patchwork and laser-etched designs, denim transforms into wearable craftsmanship. It’s no longer just a blank canvas, but a statement piece in its own right.
Cycling Shorts Cycle Back
Cycling shorts aren’t just for the gym, and we have Princess Diana (and maybe Netflix’s The Crown) to thank for that. They will become a favorite for those who appreciate a streamlined, no-fuss wardrobe. It’s the antidote to the dreaded no-pants look. Pair it with oversized blazers or chunky sneakers, and you’re ready to pedal into 2025—or just lounge around stylishly.
A Grunge Glow-Up
Feeling a little angsty? Good. Grunge is back, and while plaid has its Scottish heritage, it’s more commonly associated with questioning the status quo. The ‘90s-inspired trend makes use of plaid in an iteration of the aesthetic that’s not all doom and gloom, but chic as combat boots. Combine your tartans with sleek leather or delicate knits for a look that’s more polished protester than punk cliché.
Mod Mutations
Why look to the stars when you can dress like them? The ‘60s mod aesthetic takes on 2025, as it combines classic silhouettes like minidresses with metallic fabrics and geometric prints. It’s a look that looks backward and forward at the same time, capturing the optimism of an age that feels perpetually just out of reach.
Bags on Bags
Bag charms are so last year. Accessorizing your carryall with, well, more carryalls is 2025’s cheekiest power move. A micro tote dangles like a pendant from an oversized hobo, while a baguette bag perches atop a weekender as though it were claiming its throne. It’s the matryoshka doll of fashion—layered, unexpected, and intriguing. Why stop at one when you can juggle two, three, or even four?
Walk Like a Gladiator
If Paul Mescal taught us anything, it’s that gladiator sandals are for everyone, not just ancient warriors. In 2025, the lace-up look climbs higher than ever, paired with short shorts and a lot of confidence. Paired with high-hemmed shorts or breezy skirts, these sandals are made to command attention, if you have time to turn their lace around your leg.
2025 will be a year for the bold, the romantic, and the downright practical. From poetic lace to geometric experiments, these looks are as unpredictable as they are exciting. But who knows—2025 might be your year. Embrace the chaos, mix and match with abandon, and remember: the best fashion forecast is one you create yourself.
Photos: DIOR, GUCCI, FERAGGAMO, FENDI, RABANNE, RALPH LAUREN, LOUIS VUITTON, SIMONE ROCHA, SCHIAPARELLI, LACOSTE, MIU MIU, HERMÈS, ELIE SAAB, VALENTINO, and VAQUERA
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