Four trends for fall 2025: 80s glamour, understated luxury, true tailoring craftsmanship in business style, and a reinterpretation of the business wardrobe through the image of a strong woman.

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The fashion industry is once again turning to the aesthetics of the 80s, but not by copying it literally, but by drawing inspiration from it. Designers are offering a mix of key codes from the era&mdash;the bold club glamour of Studio 54, Madonna's style from the movie Desperately Seeking Susan, and power woman looks that are both businesslike and sexy.
This is the embodiment of femininity with an emphasis on freedom: broad shoulders and fitted silhouettes, short dresses with full skirts and lantern sleeves, cropped trench coats. Lurex, lace tights, corset dresses with high slits, and asymmetrical jumpsuits &mdash; maximalism is evident in literally every detail here.

The season's color palette features purple paired with pink, orange, rich berry and green shades, earthy khaki, and deep blue. Prints include leopard, small flowers, polka dots, and graphics. Materials include metallic fabrics, leather with animal motifs, and acid wash effects.
Accessories further emphasize the eclectic style: accent belts, large earrings and necklaces, chunky bracelets, and textured bags. This trend challenges the minimalism of previous seasons, opening up space for brightness and self-expression.
Key brands: Isabel Marant, Dsquared2, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent.

Appearing thanks to an ironic viral video on TikTok in 2024, the trend literally became one of the &ldquo;keys&rdquo; to new elegance. Understated luxury is a kind of response to fatigue from ostentatious minimalism and offers to emphasize femininity not in a straightforward way, but in a more refined and sensual way. The trend is inspired by retro silhouettes of the 1950s in a modern style.
The main idea is emphasized modesty: fitted silhouettes, soft romance, and impeccable fabrics. Sun and midi skirts, slightly flared or more austere A-silhouettes, are complemented by jackets with a smooth accent on the waist. Turtlenecks and thin dolcevitas paired with light blouses create an intelligent look.

Textures and fabric choices play a decisive role: silk and wool, soft cashmere, patent leather, tweed, boucl&eacute;. In turn, semi-transparent materials create a play of light, while prints&mdash;polka dots or abstract&mdash;add a vintage accent. The color palette is based on noble tones: cherry, intellectual blue, cappuccino, and soft shades of unbleached cotton.
Restraint in the details: thin belts at the waist, pearls, elegant brooches, gloves, and neat bags with short handles. This is not pure retro, but a modern vision of feminine classics.
Key brands: Givenchy, Tory Burch, Erdem, Lanvin, Zimmermann.

TRUE TAILORING EXPERTISE IN BUSINESS STYLE

After long seasons of oversized clothing, deconstruction, and all kinds of experiments with silhouettes, designers are bringing impeccable tailoring and strict elegance back to the office wardrobe. This is no longer just clothing for work, but a new aesthetic where the perfect fit and premium fabrics come to the fore.
The basis of this trend is fitted jackets, straight or slightly tapered trousers, and three-piece suits. Both cropped and elongated jackets without exaggerated shoulders, shirts with darts, and fine wool sweaters are in vogue. Skirts are back in the spotlight: pencil, A-line, and soft midi skirts made of wool or cotton. A striped shirt is a must-have, from classic styles to models with accent collars or flared sleeves. Simple sheath dresses and midi dresses with wraps or buttons complete the capsule collection.

The color palette is based on intellectual colors&mdash;gray, coffee, sand, black, graphite, with accents of ink blue and soft pink. Prints include thin stripes, subtle checks, and graphic motifs.
Accessories continue the austere theme: framed glasses, structured bags, belts, brooches, and ties. Footwear includes pumps and kitten heels.
Key brands: Bally, Calvin Klein Collection, Sportmax, Ferragamo, Adam Lippes.

The trend draws on the aesthetics of the 1980s, when working women made a statement through powerful silhouettes. Today's version of these looks features strict cuts, an emphasis on the shoulders, and accentuated waists.
The main feature is the expanded shoulder area. Jackets, coats, dresses, and blouses are built on the principle of a triangle: wide shoulders, narrow hips. Shoulder pads are also making a comeback, creating a &ldquo;borrowed shoulder&rdquo; look in everything from men's-style coats to dresses. The waist is emphasized by a belt or fitted cut, pencil skirts, and tapered trousers, all of which create a graphic yet feminine silhouette.
Key elements: structured jackets and dresses with accentuated shoulders and a soft taper to the hips, men's coats, vests, shirts with asymmetry or double collars. Checks and stripes are popular for trousers and jackets, while elegant shirting fabrics, wool, and silk are popular for shirts.

The trend palette is inspired by men's clothing: graphite, optical white, gray, black, and cream-beige shades with small accents of pink or ocher.
Stylistic techniques: playing with proportions, double shirts, asymmetry, bracelets over cuffs, ties as the main accent. Accessories play an important role &mdash; long gloves, strict glasses, jewelry with a metallic sheen, beads over shirts. Footwear &mdash; pointed-toe pumps, often in textured leather or with an animal print that emphasizes the strength of the image.
Key brands: Ferrari, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent.

Fashion stylist, personal shopper, fashion analyst, practicing stylist for movies, photo studios and fashion houses. Author of photo shoots and fashion reviews for fashion publications. A teacher of author's seminars, an accredited journalist at the world fashion weeks, a lecturer at the international training center&nbsp;Bogomolov Image School, a lecturer at the&nbsp;British Higher School of Design&nbsp;and&nbsp;EDS&nbsp;at the&nbsp;European Design School, conducts style training in cooperation with&nbsp;Dyloan Studio Manufacturing Technologies for Fashion, Art and Design&nbsp;in Milan, MBA degree.
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Fashion Trends: Reinterpreting 80s Fashion and the Return of Classic Feminine Silhouettes

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