8 fashion trends that will be everywhere this fall/winter 2025-2026
Among the fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2025-2026, almond shoes— elegant shoes with almond-shaped toes that enjoyed their heyday in the 1950s—are making a remarkable comeback in the recent collections of The Row, Maison Margiela, and Dries Van Noten. Meanwhile, balloon pants, with their generous volume and high waist, are bringing Japanese fashion to the forefront in France. Then there are the scarves tied at the waist, which many online users are trying to recreate on social media, adjusting them around jeans or skirts. And finally, faux fur, as ethical as it is dramatic, reflects the inevitable need to incorporate a statement piece into one’s wardrobe. Discover the 8 must-have fashion trends for Fall, straight from the runways and the streets.
1. The fun balloon pants
In France, its origins lie in the 1980s, when the new Japanese guard—from Yohji Yamamoto to Rei Kawakubo —arrived in the country to shake up the codes of classic Western couture with their voluminous cuts and radical vision of clothing. But there were also Jean Paul Gaultier and Claude Montana, who embraced balloon pants, playing with gender and shape, creating ever more imposing pieces. This trend has been revived by Alaïa, Zimmerman, Chloé, and, in a more accessible style, by the Parisian label Soeur Paris.
2. The delicious almond shoes
These are the leather shoes worn by our ancestors in the 1950s and 60s, known as “almond-toe shoes” or “pointed heels.” They take the form of a flat, close-fitting ballerina flat, closely resembling the nut, with a more or less low, and distinctly feminine heel. In the 21st century, The Row and Phoebe Philo are among their devotees.
3. The subtle earthy palette
On one side, there’s forest green. On the other hand, tobacco brown, or even saffron yellow. Subtle colors that evoke walks in nature and celebrate bygone eras, when clothes were still dyed using natural pigments extracted from the earth, plants, and minerals, worn during the post-war period, but also during the hippie era from 1960 onwards. Timeless shades that work brilliantly on handbags, and which have yet to have their final say.
4. The tireless animal print
Fashion has become a veritable zoo, especially since social media has helped normalize and valorize coats, pants, sweaters, and handbags printed with leopard, zebra, or tiger motifs. It seems that fashion enthusiasts are also feeling nostalgic for Tom Ford’s “Shake Collection,” which he designed for Gucci in 2000 and which was entirely built around the snake print. But perhaps they’re also nostalgic for Versace’s Fall/Winter 1991-1992 collection, adorned with form-fitting leopard-print dresses. One thing is certain: the Y2K trend is at its peak.
5. The reassuring faux fur
It’s reassuring, since it doesn’t contribute to animal cruelty, although Chloé does use lamb shearling. Chemena Kamali, the house’s artistic director since 2023, transforms traditional fur coats into charms to attach to bags and striking scarves. These accessories undoubtedly reflect the ” mob wife ” trend, characterized by a particularly ostentatious look.
6. The daring ballet sneakers
This shoe is a fusion of the delicate, lightweight feel of a ballet slipper and traditional sneakers. This concept was popularized in the 2010s by Repetto, who offered a hybrid version of these two worlds in a single model. While no one imagined they would ever resurface, Dua Lipa effortlessly slips on a pair by Puma, sporting a purely sportswear look.
7. The delicate lace camisole
This light top, often made of silk and adorned with lace, has its origins in 19th-century lingerie. Since then, it has transcended decades to become a staple of the female wardrobe, both as underwear and as a standalone piece to wear under a blazer, shirt, or coat, as offered by Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana.
8. The attractive scarf tied at the waist
Since the hippie movement of the 1960s, the bohemian spirit has never truly faded. In recent months, scarves have no longer been worn around the neck, but rather around a flowing skirt, dress, or wide-legged trousers, for a more relaxed look than the traditional spool knot tied over a shirt. The trick? Find a wide scarf, fold it in half, wrap it around your waist, and tie it with a simple knot, as Swedish model Elsa Hosk has done.
