The art of pleating

Inspired by Ancient Greece, Mariano Fortuny created the pleating technique at the beginning of the twentieth century for his iconic Delphos dress. Its legacy – along with the heritage of Japanese origami – led Issey Miyake to do the same with his Pleats Please collection. This influenced Stella McCartney's Autumn/Winter 2011 collection and so on, right up to this architectural piece by Adolfo Domínguez.

Sculptural garments

The leather jacket is a wardrobe staple. Year after year, it sneaks into valued insiders’ essentials, as well as being constantly reinvented by cutting-edge designers. Refresh your look with this cherry red, armour-style biker jacket by Isabel Marant.

Contrasting colours

With recent Broadway-to-box office success and cultural renown, ‘Wicked’s contrasting pink and green colour schemes are saturating leading brands, including this Miss M bag by Maje.

Loafing around

The flat, preppy-style shoe is back! After reigning supreme in previous decades, its comfort, versatility, simplicity and elegance make it a surefire winner for 2025. Fashion insiders love loafers in all forms: minimalist, Mary-Janes, chunky-soled, or – our favourite – the classic.

In the spotlight

A leading trend for 2025, mixing metals is having its moment. Formerly a fashion ‘faux pas’, the key to successfully blending gold in silver lies in styling with moderation. An easy win? Opt for jewellery that already combines both metals, like this piece from PDPAOLA.

Y2K investments

Shield sunglasses are returning to the runways. The shape that delighted teenagers in the early 2000s is now sported by celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Kendall Jenner. Which pair to choose? Opt for an oversized frame with sporty styling.

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