London Fashion Week's Biggest Trends for 2025
- ccmasonrlly
- Mar 14
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 31
It used to be easy to spot the hot fashion trends that would have long term potential, but with the rise of 'micro-trends,' and 'something-core' looks, what's 'in' in fashion is moving quicker than ever before. It's tough for everyday consumers to figure out what to buy to stay chic and timeless, and it's been even harder for designers to stay one step ahead. Luckily, the bright minds in London seem to have come to a few joint conclusions. So, here are London Fashion Week's Biggest Trends for 2025.
Patrons mixed clashing patterns and prints in a tongue and cheek nod to what should be, and what shouldn't, performance art stuck it's nose up at a world telling it to sit down and be serious.
Women in Workwear
Perhaps inspired by the global return to the office, rather than the work-from-home culture that became the norm during and after COVID, many of the designers offered immaculately crafted power suits for the stylish career woman. Keeping in step with those designers, a few took a slight turn off the main street and selected business-y feeling pinstriped fabrics for more 'trendy' styles.
Paul Costelloe's (left) latest collection debuted a chic wide leg pantsuit while independent Hong Kong designer Bettie Haute Couture (right) used a mix-and-match plaid fabric to create an elevated pleated look.
Across the board, though, it appears that many fashion designers are veering away from the of-the-minute micro trends and falling back on tradition, in the hopes of keeping their designs popular and in circulation for more than a few weeks at a time.
RED London Fashion Week Fashion Trends 2025
Designer Helen Anthony heavily favored the color red on his runway, opting to play with shapes and textures while showcasing the color.
Seen not only on the London Fashion Week runways, but in Milan and Paris as well, the pumped up cousin of winter's ever so popular burgundy could not be missed. Big, bold, bright - mixed in with the expected muted tones were pops of fire engine red.
This was one of the more expected trends of the season, as many fashion week attendees (myself included) sported fearless red looks in the front rows of shows.
British designer Hector Maclean created an ode to the British poppy and Remembrance day with a red avant garde tulle number.
Dramatic Black Dresses
A black dress is an undeniable staple in the fashion world, and it could be argued that every dazzling celebrity diva has worn one at least once. The designers at London Fashion Week were keen to not forget about this trend, and so every one of them offered some sort of sumptuous, stunning black frock.
Paul Costelloe chose to highlight his impeccable tailoring with three different floor length black gowns. The gown with the tie was a particular favorite amongst the crowd of eager fashion fans at the show.
In stark contrast to the classical stylings of Costelloe, Angus Tsui chose to think outside the box with a science fiction-inspired, futuristic two piece.
Designs by Angus Tsui
Drama really was the name of the game in London when it came to gowns, with designers and spectators going for striking silhouettes.
Hector Maclean went for sheer fabrics and dramatic draping for several of his looks at his London runway.
The one overarching trend, however, that usurped everything else was the clear desire for whimsy. In a world where dark and dramatic headlines overtake social media feeds, it's obvious that the fashion world was looking to escape it all by bringing a more joyful chaos. Outrageous prints and outlandish styling choices graced every single runway. Patrons mixed clashing patterns and prints in a tongue and cheek nod to what should be, and what shouldn't, performance art stuck it's nose up at a world telling it to sit down and be serious.
If there is one lesson to be learned from this season's fashion stylings, it's that one shouldn't be afraid to be 'too much.'
Photos by CC MASON and Leigh Bowles-Meentzen (@snapthatgram). Usage by permission only.
