As fashion month comes to a close, I wanted to share a recap of my time at Paris Fashion Week, including everything I wore and all the events I attended, plus, my AW25 trend predictions. Keep reading for more, including my full trend report as well as links to all my outfits.
AW25 Trend Predictions:
Starting off with my top predictions for AW25. I noticed several key trends and common threads across the collections. Here are the main ones I think are going to be big for next season:
The colours of the season:
Earth tones and browns will continue to dominate the season, with nature-inspired colours such as terracotta and muted mustard being strong choices.
Another colour I’ve been seeing everywhere across ready-to-wear all the way to accessories, is grey with blue undertones. Denim is making a strong comeback, aligning with the rise of these grey and blue tones.
Clean silhouettes with subtle embellishments:
A theme of simplicity was common amongst collections, with a focus on clean, elegant silhouettes and minimalistic designs – something that resonates with MERCER7 and our ethos massively. This was particularly common in both Cult Gaia and Proenza Schouler’s collections with dresses crafted from draped fabrics and subtle metal details.
Metal Colours:
Gold is predicted to be a key metallic for AW25, shifting away from mixed metals and silver tones from last AW24. I like to stay consistent with one as, in my opinion, it makes for a more balanced, cohesive look.
Feminine silhouettes and styles:
Power shoulders and cinched waists will be huge, with an emphasis on shapes that flatter the female body. I’ve also been seeing a lot of Cropped jackets and outerwear, particularly styles like cropped aviators, which traditionally have been oversized but are now coming in shorter lengths that emphasise the waist and return to femininity. High-waisted trousers are making a strong statement and go hand-in-hand with this one, further promoting a focus on the waist and female curves.
Androgynous Styles with a Feminine Touch:
There’s a continued exploration of androgynous looks, but with a balance of femininity. By blending traditionally masculine elements with soft, feminine details, it creates a style that is both powerful and approachable, further embracing a more fluid approach to style.
Tonal Outfits:
Lastly, tonal dressing (one of my favourites) remains a major trend. Expect to see a play on texture and fabric while maintaining cohesive colour choices in those earthy neutrals, creating sophisticated and unified looks.
PFW Recap
DAY 1
First thing was to check into The Drawing Hotel, followed by a quick change before going to the first event of the day with Maje, followed by the Cult Gaia presentation. Of course we had to stop by a cute Parisian café for a coffee pre-event!
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Next I headed to a few shows, the first by TIME, a new brand discovery for me, which was just stunning! A few of my favourite looks from the show are below:
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The second show of the day was at the Italian Embassy in Paris – a gorgeous space showcasing a range of emerging Italian designers.
We finished the day with dinner at Soho House Paris and attended the Mugler x Nylon party with a performance from the fabulous Eva!
DAY 2
Day 2 started with a presentation at the Irish Embassy from Róisin Pierce, another beautiful space and collection!
Next up I headed to the Nanushka showroom. It was so lovely to meet the team and view the latest collection, I’ve loved Nanushka ever since I started MERCER7 so this was a real treat!
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Bvlgari was the next stop at their boutique in Place Vendôme. Again, a gorgeous collection of accessories and the location was just perfect.
(Outfit details the same as above).
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To finish the day, I stopped by Rixo, Citizens of Humanity x AGOLDE showroom appointment and lastly, Yves Salomon – 3 brands I adore! I absolutely loved viewing their AW25 collections and can’t wait to share some of the pieces as soon as they’re available.
Pretty rails at Rixo.
Citizens of Humanity x AGOLDE appointment. They very kindly gifted me two pairs of jeans which I will be sharing a reel on soon – stay tuned!
Day 3
Kicked off day 3 with the Ludovic de Saint Sernin show. So cool, definitely one to watch!
Next was a presentation by Barbara Bui, so many cool looks and I loved chatting to her about the curation of her collections.
After I headed to a few other presentations and appointments: First up the British Fashion Council showroom in Paris showcasing some fabulous British designers. I even got the pleasure of meeting Steven Stokey-Daley from S.S. Daley which was so lovely. Then a quick stop by to the LaQuan Smith showroom – a New York fashion designer. Lastly, a visit to Alice & Olivia, Proenza Schouler and the Emma Jones Communications showroom in Paris where I discovered some wonderful new brands.
Proenza Schouler snaps.
For our last dinner, we went to the cutest little Parisian restaurant called Café Palais Royale. We had beef bourguignon and profiteroles for dessert. Highly recommend!
Everything I Packed!
That concludes my trip to Paris for fashion week. What a whirlwind few days it was, so lovely to attend so many beautiful showrooms and meet the team in the city. I can’t wait to share the pieces once they become available in stores!
