Fashion never stands still. And this season, the shift is clear SS25 is all about softness with strength, beauty with bite, and the kind of style that doesn’t just turn heads but feels right to wear. It’s not about following rules it’s about following what fits your energy, your rhythm, your way of showing up in the world.
Designers are giving you options: dots with attitude, tailoring that means business, sheer that feels anything but fragile, and florals that have outgrown their sweetness. And the color palette? Two shades that are redefining softness Butter Yellow and Powder Pink each bringing their own quiet power to the mix.
Let’s break down the five strongest trends of Spring/Summer 2025:
Polka Dots: The Cool Classic Returns
Polka dots are back but not in the nostalgic, retro kind of way. For SS25, they’ve been upgraded. Designers like Comme des Garçons used oversized dots as sculptural elements, while Junya Watanabe ( a designer you might not know ) gave them a sharper, more graphic twist. Valentino played with scale and contrast, showing dots in high shine fabrics and structured silhouettes.
From flowing silk dresses to sharply tailored separates, the polka dot this season is graphic, playful, and far more versatile than you remember. You can go all in with a full dotted look or break it up think a polka dot blouse under a clean cut blazer. This trend is a mood lifter, and it’s not afraid to make a statement.
Soft Filter: Sheer Without the Sweetness
The sheer trend has matured and it’s far more than skin-deep. Tulle, organza, and other weightless fabrics were everywhere on the runway, but the vibe wasn’t romantic it was confident. Simone Rocha layered sheer volumes in bold silhouettes. Nensi Dojaka kept things sculptural and body-aware. And at Dries Van Noten, transparency was paired with power pieces like sharply tailored jackets.
This season, sheer is about layering, mixing textures, and owning contrast. A sheer tunic over trousers. A translucent blouse under a structured vest. It’s not about revealing it’s about redefining what lightness looks like when it’s worn with intent.
Fine and Dandy: Tailoring With Purpose
The suit isn’t going anywhere and thank God for that. What’s changing is the energy. Tailoring in SS25 is structured but never stiff, precise but full of personality. Saint Laurent’s sharp suits with crisp high collars led the way, while Ann Demeulemeester leaned into relaxed layering and movement. Willy Chavarria’s bold shoulders and fluid lines added drama, and Nicholas Daley gave classic tailoring a fresh cultural remix.
Whether it’s a cropped jacket, a strong shouldered blazer, or wide leg trousers in rich fabrics, tailoring this season is about showing up grounded, clear, and completely yourself.
Bloom Time: Florals With Bite
Yes, florals again but this time they’ve grown up. Big time. Loewe gave us structured blooms that popped off the body like 3D art. Prada went bold with clashing prints and raw edges. Chloe kept the color palette soft but styled the look with an edge florals worn with strong boots or sleek tailoring.
Florals in 2025 aren’t shy. They don’t fade into the background. They own their place. Whether it’s a dramatic printed dress or a floral coat over monochrome basics, the message is clear beauty and boldness belong in the same outfit.
Color Story: Butter Yellow & Powder Pink
If SS25 had a moodboard, these two colors would be right in the center. Butter yellow showed up across collections from the soft, luxe knits at Miu Miu to the refined minimalism at Loewe and the quiet richness at Chanel. It’s a calm, creamy alternative to beige or white but with warmth.
Then there’s Powder Pink soft, yes, but far from passive. At Ferragamo, it came through in clean tailoring. At Alaïa and Khaite, it showed up in dresses with a real sense of ease and confidence. These two hues might live in the same color family, but they offer very different energies.
Butter yellow radiates calm. Powder pink brings softness with strength. Wear them head-to-toe or bring them in as accents together, they add a layer of quiet sophistication that works across seasons, skin tones, and styles.
My final thought :
Spring/Summer 2025 isn’t about making noise it’s about making choices. Personal, strong, expressive choices. It’s about dressing with intent, mixing softness with structure, and letting color speak in a low voice that still carries far.
These five trends aren’t just what’s happening on the runway they’re what’s relevant in real life. Pick what fits your rhythm, and wear it your way.
With love,
Dayenne
