Cannes show off what’s in fashion this year

Softness and fluidity are not far apart, and into this especially feminine season, dandies made a dramatic entrance. At Saint Laurent the house founder was the muse. Sailors, Renaissance princes, Tudor kings, Little Lord Fauntleroy, and other storybook characters also came to life on the runways. This analysis of the most directional spring 2025 fashion trends is based on a review of over 400 brands in the four fashion capitals (New York, London, Milan, and Paris) as well as Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Berlin, plus women’s looks presented during menswear. Read on for the key takeaways from the runways and the spring summer 2025 fashion trends to consider incorporating into your wardrobe.

U-turns: tank tops As far as wardrobe staples go, tank tops have always been regarded as one of the greats and a reliable base layer for any outfit, all year round. And in recent seasons, this basic has received multiple high-fashion makeovers, with designers looking to push the tank beyond its humble origins. See: the tank top worn as a dress adorned with chainmail at Rabanne spring/summer 2025, the tank worn with belted wide-leg trousers at Willy Chavarria, the knitted sheer tank at 16Arlington, the tank-and-high-waisted skirt combination at Ralph Lauren and the tanks that were printed with “mother” across the chest and “fucker” in smaller font below at Stella McCartney. The neckline to champion for spring? Scooped styles reign supreme.

May 15, 2025 | 7:26 am