Paris Fashion Week finishes off a month of runway shows, and the City of Light kept some of the most striking moments that will shape a Fall/Winter 2025 season. Sense of power, the ’80s influences, cool styling tricks, modern take on outwear, play with fur and accessories, dark romanticism, focus on extravagance and rebellious—the kind of clothing inviting more creativity and self-expression. Keep reading to discover some of the biggest Fall 2025 trends from the Paris Fashion Week runways.
1 – Stella McCartney, 2 – Alaïa, 3 – McQueen, 4 – Zimmermann
Power Dressing
Set by Saint Laurent’s Summer 2025 collection, power dressing took new, bold, sensual heights for Fall 2025. Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall collection redefined office core with commanding broad shoulders and cinched waists, channeling ’80s boss energy with a glamorous twist. At Stella McCartney’s show, we saw stunning dresses, blazers, and suits in soft, understated hues, bringing a chic feel. Ludovic de Saint Sernin aimed to prove that what we wear shows power while looking hot and embracing sensuality. His models strutted in python prints, wool coats with bold shoulders, nearly bare bodies draped in fur, and a striking leather corset adorned with studs reminiscent of chainmail—blurring the lines between power and seduction. The dress in the second photo exudes a distinct dominatrix vibe, commanding men in high places. Power dressing has never been this daring.
1 – Schiaparelli, 2 – Ludovic de Saint Sernin, 3 – Stella McCartney,
4 – Stella McCartney, 5 – Saint Laurent, 6 – Stella McCartney
Layered Belts
This season, when it comes to belts, more is more. One of the standout styling tricks at Paris Fashion Week 2025 was layering multiple belts for a bold, statement-making look. Schiaparelli set the tone with overlapping statement buckles, while Isabel Marant fully embraced the trend, incorporating belts into nearly every outfit. It added a distinct rock-rebel edge to the collection. The designer used them in various ways—cinching a leather trench coat, layering them over skirts, and accentuating dresses and asymmetrical shorts. Meanwhile, Julie Kegels took a more casual yet equally striking approach, belting a crop jacket and jeans for a structured silhouette.
1 – Schiaparelli, 2 – Schiaparelli, 3 – Christopher Esber,
4 – Isabel Marant, 5 – Julie Kegels, 6 – Schiaparelli
Moto Boho
Pinterest predicted the moto boho trend would take off in 2025, and Paris runways are proving it right. Think leather jackets paired with flowy skirts, just the right amount of fringe, high boots, studs, ribbons, chunky handbags, and fitted pants. This trend offers a cool and free-spirited approach to dressing!
1 – Chanel, 2 – Christopher Esber, 3 – Courrèges,
4 – Zimmermann, 5 – Marine Serre, 6 – Chloé
Snake Print
Animal prints remain a runway classic, but 2025 is the year of the snake. While zebra and leopard have had their moments, designers are embracing snake-inspired prints across the board—on bags, belts, dresses, trench coats, jackets, and matching sets. Sleek, bold, and sexy, the snake print slithers into the spotlight this season.
1 – Zimmermann, 2 – SITUATIONIST, 3 – Gabriela Hearst,
4 – Ludovic de Saint Sernin, 5 – Stella McCartney, 6 – Tom Ford
Asymmetry
Asymmetry takes center stage on the runways, with designers embracing deconstructed silhouettes, unexpected draping, cutouts, and off-kilter tailoring. From asymmetric skirts and slashed hemlines to sculptural blazers and deconstructed layering, this trend challenges traditional proportions, adding an avant-garde edge to modern elegance.
1 – Julie Kegels, 2 – Alaïa, 3 – Isabel Marant,
4 – Courrèges, 5 – Christopher Esber, 6 – Vivienne Westwood
Faux Fur
Faux fur is never out during the fall-winter season, but it’s getting more dominant for 2025 to offer drama in outerwear. Floor-length coats and cool short jackets of various colors and volumes were seen in the collections of designers like Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Gabriela Hearst, Zimmermann, Acne Studios, Elie Saab, Alaïa, and Balenciaga. Chloé and Nina Ricci elevated fur stoles with effortless glamour. Fur-tail scarves and fur trims seen in Chloé gave a vintage-glam aesthetic with a ’70s-inspired feel.
1 – Gabriela Hearst, 2 – Chloé, 3 – Acne Studios,
4 – Zimmermann, 5 – Chloé, 6 – Alaïa
Backwards
Sometimes, a shift in perspective is all it takes to make a statement. One of the more unexpected trends at Paris Fashion Week is backward clothing. At Abra, denim jackets and trench coats were intentionally flipped for a deliberately off-kilter feel. Zomer took the concept further with leather coats and dresses styled in reverse, while Sarah Burton’s debut at Givenchy featured structured blazer dresses designed to appear as if they were worn backwards—blurring the lines between avant-garde and effortlessly cool.
1 – Zomer, 2 – Abra, 3 – Zomer,
4 – Givenchy, 5 – Zomer, 6 – Mame Kurogouchi
Romantic Characters
A sense of mystery, rebellion, aristocratic refinement, and dark romanticism took center stage at Dior, McQueen, and Ann Demeulemeester. Their looks evoked the spirit of pirates, vampires, and Elizabethan-era fashion with white ruffled shirts, black vests and jackets, high necks, and dramatic ruffled collars. Zimmermann showcased exquisite work with volume, lace, and ethereal textures, while Chloé balanced its signature boho-chic with a rebellious-romantic edge, incorporating ruffs, bows, gold jewelry, and moody hues like deep blue, burgundy, and black.
1 – Dior, 2 – Chloé, 3 – Ann Demeulemeester,
4 – Ann Demeulemeester, 5 – Zimmermann, 6 – McQueen
Bare Midriff
In Paris, the ongoing low-rise trend goes hand in hand with designers’ desire to bare the midriff in fresh and creative ways. At Chloé, Chemena Kamali pairs sheer, lacy crop tops with tiered maxi skirts. Over at Zimmermann, capes and cape-like tops—popular on the March runway—are now cropped shorter, revealing the stomach, and styled with matching belted skirts and trousers. Meanwhile, Peter Muller at Alaïa takes a more conceptual, almost architectural approach. Instead of a traditional crop top, his design features a striking curved cutout at the center of the torso, balancing structure with fluidity for a bold yet refined look.
1 – Zimmermann, 2 – Chloé, 3 – Duran Lantink,
4 – Chloé, 5 – Courrèges, 6 – Alaïa
Scarf Obsession
Scarves are taking on a whole new life this fall, adding individuality and rich texture to every look. From Givenchy’s massive sculptural scarf designs to Chanel’s cozy knitted matching sets, designers are redefining this classic accessory. Chloé embraces boho-chic with fur-tail scarves, while Courrèges incorporates built-in pieces for standout train effects. This season, the neck-covering statement has never been more unexpected—or more stylish!
1 – Chanel, 2 – Chloé, 3 – Givenchy,
4 – Acne Studios, 5 – Julie Kegels, 6 – Courrèges
Comfort & Warm First
Although we’ve noticed a trend toward more skin, fall fashion is all about warmth and comfort, and this has been delivered in effortlessly cool ways. Think hooded sweaters, long knit vests, oversized one-shoulder creations, layers, playful prints, and timeless basics. Whatever your vibe, there’s a cozy-chic option to match.
1 – Schiaparelli, 2 – UJOH, 3 – Stella McCartney,
4 – Julie Kegels, 5 – Dries Van Noten, 6 – Mame Kurogouchi
Grass Green
This fashion week’s favorite colors among designers include cool black, romantic red, and earthy grass green. Like grass and foliage shift through different life cycles, from vibrant and lush to slightly muted with golden undertones, this green feels perfectly in sync with fall’s natural transformations. It’s grounding, calming, and undeniably striking. Whether you’re embracing tonal dressing like Uma Wang and Saint Laurent, playing with yellow-brown elements for an analogous palette like Victoria Beckham, or committing to a single shade like Dries Van Noten, MCQUEEN, and Zimmermann, one thing is certain—it’s going to look stunning!
1 – Saint Laurent, 2 – McQueen, 3 – Uma Wang,
4 – Victoria Beckham, 5 – Ann Demeulemeester, 6 – Dries Van Noten
Fringe
One of the effects of the renewed interest in the boho aesthetic is the return of fringe on clothing and accessories—a trend that made a strong statement in Milan. Designers are clearly playing with length, density, and unexpected placements, making fringe feel modern, tactile, and statement-making rather than purely nostalgic.
Take a closer look at Shiatzy Chen’s long, flowing velvet fringe or the flapper-inspired designs from Ungaro and McQueen. We can’t get enough of Stella McCartney’s cascading denim fringe, which perfectly balances deconstructed rebellion and couture elegance.
1 – Shiatzy Chen, 2 – McQueen, 3 – Stella McCartney,
4 – Ungaro, 5 -Sacai, 6 – Dries Van Noten
Photo: Courtesy of Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
