Casual, cool, chic or avant-garde? The new fashion season checks all the boxes

Designs for the season generally appear as more casual and carefree. Photo: Fendi

The fashion world has reached a crossroad. There is currently a big appetite for comfortable and practical clothes, yet designers are also being called out for playing it too safe.

Spring/Summer 2025 trends mirror this duality of contrasting needs. From casual chic designs to bold avant-garde looks, the aesthetic swings from one end of the spectrum to the other.