The Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025 defined female power with boldness, confidence and creativity. Deconstructive coats, the return of pale yellow, faux fur and individual belts led the trends. Designers broke boundaries, drawing inspiration from the 80s to create sculptural cuts and luxurious coats, showcasing undeniable feminine charm.
Fashion Month has officially come to an end, but it has left behind a memorable and exciting experience. If one were to summarize the atmosphere of this season's Paris Fashion Week, it would be bold, confident, and creative. Designers pushed boundaries, whether through sharp, sculptural cuts or a renewed focus on luxurious outerwear. The autumn/winter collections exuded an undeniable sense of female power. Below, the China-Europe Fashion Research Institute has analyzed the key trends from the 2025 Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter season, hoping to inspire you.
DeconstructionismWearing a coat inside out, transforming pants into dresses, cutting skirts into two halves of different lengths... The trend of deconstructing clothing has been embraced by emerging designers and mainstream fashion brands.
At Alain Paul's show, the sweaters had only one sleeve, while Zomer presented a series of items that could be worn on both sides. The jumpsuits, jackets, shirts and coats in this collection were all designed to be worn from the back to the front. Some of Givenchy's long coat-style jackets were worn inside out, while Vivienne Westwood's dresses were cut in half, with one side longer and the other shorter.
Light yellow
Yellow returns. Both Burton and Ackermann's debut collections featured yellow dresses as their signature. This color tone even appeared in sporty and casual styles, with the most notable example being the collaboration between Undercover and Champion.
Artificial FurArtificial fur has made a comeback in the autumn and winter season, and it will become even more prevalent in 2025. This is another typical example of how designers draw inspiration from the 1980s, through some serious yet eye-catching outerwear to create their designs. From Ala?a's wide snowman-style coats to McQueen and Balmain's vibrant and colorful looks, artificial fur dominates the collection. Acne Studios even broke boundaries with an artificial fur jumpsuit, proving that it is no longer just for casual outings. Some designers prefer to use fur-trimmed collars instead of warm scarves, as seen in the collections of Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Sacai and Valentino.
Personalized belt
This season, Parisian designers have abandoned the concept of "less is more" and instead opted for multiple belts. From the tight-chest style pieces by Dries Van Noten, to the oversized styles by Chloe, Off-White and Zimmermann, and then to the trend-setting designs by Issey Miyake and Schiaparelli, which feature overlapping clasps, Isabel Marant has incorporated her signature cool-girl style into black belts adorned with rivets.
Bokar Dot
The charming retro prints are set to make a comeback in the autumn season. From Isabel Marant's loose boots, to Rokh's asymmetrical polka dot prints and Vivienne Westwood's double-pattern designs.
Low-waist
Low-waisted skirts are vying for the dominant position in the autumn style. In the casual category, Kiko Kostadinov showcased the low-waisted footballer-style skirt. In the formal category, Junya Watanabe and Saint Laurent presented gowns, while Magda Butrym launched party mini-skirts.
Roses tied together
The autumn flowers are in full bloom. In Cecilie Bahnsen, the flowers reappeared in their second collaboration with North Face; in Ganni, the flowers added a touch of mystery to the knitwear. Whether it's cut-out or appliqué, whether it's a full floral pattern or a single flower bud, even those who dislike overly sweet designs can find a style that suits them.
Serpentine pattern
In previous years, the popular leopard print gave way to the snake print. Stella McCartney, Gabriela Hearst, and Duran Lantik all paid tribute with snake-print jumpsuits at the Paris Fashion Week.
Victorian style shirt
From Dior, which was inspired by Woolf's novel "Orlando", to Chloe, which drew inspiration from the 1970s and 1990s, a large number of ladylike blouses appeared this season. These included blouses with oversized collars and bows, as well as those with complex cuffs and ties.
Metal material
From Lacoste's shiny silver suits to Coperni's futuristic robes inspired by technology, and to Christopher Esber's metallic trench coats, these seemingly metal-made garments might make you revert to a more traditional style in terms of fashion.
