The 7 Biggest Trends From Paris Fashion Week, According to Retailers: Lingerie, Boho-revival and More
As the last stop during fashion month, Paris is always the best place to gauge the direction in which fashion is headed, and for spring 2025, those in the French capital swung back toward what has historically been their strong suit: opulence.
From Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo to Jessica Crawley at the Al Tayer Group, buyers put quiet luxury and minimalism on the back burner, saying the optimistic mood in New York, London and Milan carried over via statement-driven pieces that ushered in a more romantic, expressive way of dressing.
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In WWD’s buyers report, Holt Renfrew fashion director Joseph Tang summed it up best, saying “Paris was all about embodying your main character energy.”
Tang and many others praised the lightweight fabrics and equally light colors at Issey Miyake and Zimmermann as well as Dries Van Noten’s eclectic prints, Saint Laurent’s ‘70s references and the tailoring at Gabriela Hearst, Rick Owens and Paco Rabanne.
Nordstrom’s Rickie De Sole, meanwhile, cited recently installed creative directors at houses like Chloé, McQueen and Valentino for pumping Paris Fashion Week full of excitement. According to her, “the atmosphere was charged with the prospect of new beginnings.”
Here, the top seven runway trends from Paris Fashion Week, according to buyers.
Lingerie
Innerwear was among the most frequently referenced trends in WWD’s Paris buyers report. From the trompe-l’oeil hosiery at Balenciaga to Valentino’s frilly lace looks, “the ways of expression vary,” said Eric Young, owner of Le Monde De SHC, but all “have shown the drive to forward lingerie as an outer part of fashion.”
Sheer
Continuing the theme of body exposure, many buyers said completely or partially transparent fabrics underscored the ethereal vibe that triumphed in Paris. A few like Victoria Dartigues of Samaritaine emphasized the maxi summer dress in wisp-thin organza or chiffon as a must-have for incorporating several trends in one.
Pastels
Lightness extended through to the French capital’s dominating color palette, “reminiscent of delightful sherbet hues,” observed Rickie De Sole, “suggesting a soft yet vibrant approach to the coming seasons.” There was sky blue, blush pink and frozen lemon, but according to Harvey Nichols’ Laura Larbalestier, mint felt the freshest.
Boho-revival
The 1970s have come roaring back into fashion and Chemena Kamali continued to fuel the nostalgia with her second outing at Chloé. Her billowing maxis, flared-jeans and bloomers were all hits with buyers who also loved Anthony Vaccarello’s archival Saint Laurent looks inspired by house muse and boho-beauty Loulou de la Falaise as well as Isabel Marant’s more contemporary festival-chic takes.
Floral Prints
Retailers were delighted to see florals back on the runways for spring, especially when used in unexpected ways like at Miu Miu with abstract embroideries or on Jonathan Anderson’s wobbly hoop dresses at Loewe. “We saw the return of florals, even from brands that traditionally would not embrace this print, breathing new life into their collections,” said Simon Longland of Harrods.
Power-tailoring
Despite all the girlishness, suits prevailed at PFW, according to retailers, providing balance to the week. “The dialogue between masculine and feminine was one of the most present trends,” said Printemps’ Maud Pupato. Strong-shoulder jackets and full trousers from the likes of Stella McCartney and Gabriela Hearst will be chief investments for customers returning to the office.
Sculptural Volumes
Buyers also applauded those who pushed tailoring to its extremes with avant-garde constructions, or as Jennifer Cuvillier of Le Bon Marché called it, “New body architecture.” Among their highlights were Schiaparelli and Mugler’s exaggerated hourglass shapes, but the bulbous ones at Comme de Gar?ons were also noteworthy.
Launch Gallery: Top Spring 2025 Trends From PFW: From Pastel Colors to Powerful Tailoring and More
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