Couture IN BLOOM

7 key fashion trends you need to know right now – and how to wear them like a pro fashionista

- Words by MIA-TESS SMITH and LETHABO MNCWANGA

Summer 2025 is delivering a delicious mix of polish and play.

There’s French-girl ease, tactile textures and sculptural silhouettes that feel modern but wearable. Whether you're planning warm-weather looks now or forecasting for the new year’s styling, these trends have real staying power.

1 Summer SUEDE

It's weird to think of wearing a suede item in the heat of summer, right? But in this scenario, it actually works! Think sun-kissed, touchable and luxe suede in sandy neutrals and caramel browns - for clothing and accessories. Fashion editors around the globe have flagged suede as a quiet-luxury material to watch this season. Expect refined, unstructured totes, slouchy pouches and belt bags in soft-grain suedes across the SS25 accessories landscape. To wear the trend, you'll want to keep it light and breathable: a thin suede overshirt with a ribbed tank top; a knee-skimming suede skirt with a crisp men's shirt; or simply switch your leather tote for a suede hobo bag.

TOP TIPS

Balance suede’s warmth with cool fabrics, like linen shorts, poplin shirts or silk slip dresses, and finish with woven sandals or sleek flats. Protect with a good suede spray and don’t get it wet when it rains.

2 Classic FRENCH CHIC