As we approach 2025, the team at Who What Wear is eagerly considering upcoming shopping trends. We’ve already highlighted some of the pivotal trends from the spring/summer 2025 runways and made forecasts about the overall direction of the fashion industry, giving us a solid understanding of what’s on the horizon. However, I wanted to dive deeper into what consumers are currently purchasing for 2025.
I turned to the runways to identify specific pieces that are most appealing to fashion enthusiasts as they update their wardrobes. Some items, like pillbox hats, are already becoming staples in 2024—evidence of this accessory trend’s growing popularity. Meanwhile, contemporary heirloom bag designs are emerging as replacements for more ephemeral styles. Yet not every purchase for 2025 is a carryover from previous years; exciting new arrivals include modern peep-toe heels, bold optical glasses, and soft powder-pink items that are setting the stage for the stylish looks of next year. Below, discover the must-have fashion pieces for 2025.
Reinvented Peep-Toe Heels
Peep-toe heels are a fashion classic, but for 2025, this style is being innovatively redefined. Rather than sticking to the classic cutout, designers are exploring alternative shapes, such as off-center or oblong designs. This trend was seen on the spring/summer 2025 runways of brands like Khaite, Tory Burch, Alaïa, and Miu Miu, and it’s one that our editors are particularly enthusiastic about for the new year.
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