That’s a wrap on fashion month! September saw Spring/Summer 2025 collections from hundreds of designers across the world’s fashion capitals, and we’ve rounded up the key takeaways from New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Let’s dive into what will be hot this spring and how you can start incorporating those trends into your wardrobe ASAP.
Trend: Power Dressing
Whether you work in an office or just love a boss babe vibe, there are endless ways to bring the power dressing trend into your look, starting right now. Oversized blazers aren’t going anywhere and we saw a great lineup of them at Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Loewe, and more.
The latest suiting trend is all about sharp tailoring, including strong shoulders and belted silhouettes. Wear the power dressing trend now with a blazer in plaid or tweed, and lighten up your color palette and fabric choice when the weather warms. Or opt for a lightweight wool version in a neutral hue that you can wear now and straight into the spring without missing a beat.
If blazers aren’t your thing, we saw plenty of crisp button-ups and trench coats that keep with the power dressing theme in an easy-to-wear way. Pair with your favourite denim and sneakers for a dressed-down take on this trend.
Trend: Sporty Outerwear
The runways aren’t just focused on glitz and glam—the latest collections showed us tons of options for casual style, with sporty jackets leading the pack. Ladylike fitted coats of the past have given way to sporty details and relaxed silhouettes, as seen on the runways at Prada, Boss, Ralph Lauren, and Burberry.
Canadians love our much-needed outerwear, and there’s something for everyone’s style. Choose from oversized leather (or vegan leather) biker jackets, slouchy bombers, and updated windbreaker styles that look fresh as fall layering pieces and will carry you straight into the spring.
Add a sporty jacket to complement loungewear or a classic jeans and tee for a chic model-off-duty vibe, or play with contrasts and pair your casual topper with a romantic lace dress or glam formal look to add an it-girl edge to your look.
Trend: Butter Yellow
Sunset hues were all over the runways, but the standout shade of the season was a soft, buttery yellow. Seen at Chanel, Chloé, McQueen, and Valentino, it was easy to see that designers had a sunny disposition this season.
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to wearing this pretty pastel, from relaxed trench coats to billowing boho-chic dresses, slouchy trousers, and more. We also saw luxe accessories in butter yellow, giving you an easy way to embrace the trend with a new handbag or pair of pumps.
While butter yellow is a natural fit for spring’s breezy pieces, consider incorporating it into your fall and winter wardrobe. Butter yellow pairs especially well with the current season’s classic darker colors, like navy, fashion-forward deep reds, and deep chocolate browns. Consider it for fall and winter by pairing a plush yellow scarf with your favourite outerwear or adding a soft yellow cashmere sweater under blazers and vests.
Trend: Sheers
Romance took to the runways for spring, with heavy hitters like Michael Kors, Gucci, and Victoria Beckham embracing sheer fabrics like chiffon and lace.
While a see-through gown might not be part of your daily wardrobe rotation, there are plenty of ways to take part in this trend in a realistic and wearable way. For fall and winter, try a sheer chiffon blouse tucked under a knit sweater vest or slip an oversized tweed blazer over a sheer lace skirt for a playful mashup of texture.
Come spring, turn to base layers like a silky cami or slip dress, and layer your new favourite sheer pieces on top.
Trend: Utilitarian
Don’t put your cargo jeans away just yet! Spring runways were brimming with sporty, utilitarian details like buckles, exposed zippers, cording, and drawstrings. Thanks to designers like Dior and Tory Burch, we’re not seeing any slowdown in these details for the warmer months.
The aforementioned cargo pants are the perfect fall and winter utility style to pair with chunky cropped knits and sneakers for a dressed-down look. Mix up your style with a utility vest over a lace bodysuit. The options are endless, and all those extra pockets and functional trims will add an on-trend twist to older pieces in your closet when springtime rolls around.
Trend: Layering
Thank you to Miu Miu for making layered looks stylish for spring. They are exactly what we Canadians need to ease gently into skimpier summer pieces. We loved the lineup of multi-layered looks and their instant wearability, which works for any style aesthetic.
Layering for fall is already a breeze when you pair lightweight knit turtlenecks under your go-to blazer or bomber jacket or step out in the trendy socks and heels combo. Give layers a fresh spin for spring by adding a strappy tank under a strapless dress and tying a sweatshirt around your waist for the ultimate cool-girl look.
The Bottom Line
While the fashion world is always looking ahead in the calendar, there’s no reason why we can’t embrace future fashion right now. Not only did the Spring/Summer 2025 runways show us what to expect when the weather warms up, but we also have fresh inspiration for adding longevity to these trends with easy and innovative ways to wear them now.
Among all the possibilities for wearing spring and summer trends, the best way is by making them your own and playing with your current closet to breathe new life into your style.
Jeanine Gordon is a freelance content marketer passionate about creating stellar strategies for global brands and small businesses alike, specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.