THE ONLY AW25 TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW

It might have been years since you last walked through the school gates, but autumn still brings a new-term energy that's equal parts nostalgic and refreshing. Cooler evenings, shorter days, and the promise of a crisp morning walk are all the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe – and while fashion is fun all year round, we’re inclined to pin this transitional season as one of our sartorial standouts. So, to honour fashion’s favourite month, we’ve picked our top AW25 trends to get your new rotation started. Keep scrolling for all the styles you’re about to see everywhere.

Enlarged tailoring is a mainstay of the autumnal wardrobe, but this year it’s all about giving your usual suiting a new lease of life. From Prada to Dior, AW25 runways saw a welcome mismatch of tailored pieces – with colour-clashing, textural cocktails and unexpected layering. We’re loving an oversized blazer with more casual trousers like cargos or relaxed cotton styles.

 

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Reclaimed Vintage longline tailored short in beige pinstripe, £35.99
ASOS DESIGN slouchy oversized suit jacket in stone, £65
Topman relaxed blazer in brown stripe, £120
Topman herringbone double breasted blazer in stone, £135

Shopping for a new jacket is one of the highlights of a cooler season. Not only does a temp drop promise more layering opportunities, but a good piece of outerwear has the capacity to make (or break) a look – so this is your chance to really get creative. 2025 is the year of leather and suede, with vintage-inspired biker jackets rolling out at Armani and Auralee. Suede’s warm texture and brown tones naturally lend themselves to this cosier time of year, and by opting for a cropped or boxy fit you can easily inject these timeless styles with some avant-garde energy.

 

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Bershka Faux suede jacket in beige, £49.99
Topman faux suede harrington jacket in brown, £65
ASOS DESIGN jacket in faux leather in black, £55
Topman faux leather harrington jacket in black, £70

If summer was the season of butter yellow, autumn looks set to be a code red. Whether it’s a rich burgundy tone or a bright post-box shade, this standout colour palette is one that returns to fashion runways time and again. If you're on the fence when it comes to brights, start with a small accessory like socks or a bag to ease red into your roster. But if you’re feeling particularly fun, we’d suggest a red jacket or corduroy pieces to really grab this trend by its horns.

 

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ASOS DESIGN boxy oversized plisse shirt in red, £28
ASOS DESIGN oversized jacket with cord collar in burgundy, £55
ASOS DESIGN super oversized knitted jumper in red with Amarillo text, £34
Topman cable knitted zip through funnel neck cardigan in red, £42

 

Floral prints are traditionally reserved for the sunnier months – and will undoubtedly crop up in women’s styles year after year. But 2025’s A/W runways were signposted by plenty of romantic patterns across the menswear collections. From sculptural roses at Dries Van Noten to delicate embroidery and bows at Willy Chavaria, there’s plenty of otherworldly inspiration to inject into your wardrobe. The key is balancing these more feminine features with structured suiting and chunky footwear (like leather boots).

 

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Topman oversized printed floral t-shirt in ecru, £24
ASOS DESIGN floral print tie in sage green, £16
Topman knitted cardigan with floral embroidery in black, £46
Sister Jane Unisex 3D bow shirt in white, £79

This final trend is set to take over the second half of 2025. Across both womenswear and menswear, tartan is having a major moment – bringing with it a serious sense of autumnal nostalgia that nods to preppy school wear and British heritage. We’re loving a checked jacket or blazer paired with neutral, oversized layers. But if you’re ever in doubt, a plaid scarf is always worth having to hand.

 

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GANT fleece jacket in green tartan, £190
Clarks Torview shoe in tartan suede, £130
ASOS DESIGN orange check scarf, £18
COLLUSION 90s relaxed blazer co-ord in mixed check, £45.99