FALL’S FASHION REFRESH
This season’s trends offer an embellished shift from minimalism.
Wondering what to expect from fashion this fall? Think bold. Fashion houses inserted a new energy into the designs that came down the fall/ winter 2025 runways, cranking up the volume from last year’s quiet luxury and minimalism and giving us a far more attention-grabbing aesthetic. Opulence replaces simplicity with jolts of color, a heavy dose of leopard print and next-level layering in both apparel and accessories playing key roles in the styles of the season.
To get ready for what’s bound to be an attention-grabbing season, we tapped local fashion tastemakers to find out what they are most excited for when it comes to fall’s trends.
JESS CATHELL
Cathell is known for making fashion accessible to all women by translating fashion trends from runway inspiration to real world pieces that are easy to pair and wear. Cathell herself loves classic, tailored pieces and leans toward elegant staples. For fall, she is looking forward to added drama, particularly when it comes to coats.
“I love a long coat. I like the hem to be as long or longer than the skirt or dress that you’re wearing because that really elevates any look, whether you’re pairing it with heels or sneakers. Last year, I could never find any that were long enough, but we saw long, dramatic coats on the runways of [fashion brands] Khaite and The Row, so I’m thrilled.”
Cathell is also excited to see polka dots grace the fall runways. “It’s such a classic print, but we’re going to see more variation in the colorways and the size of the dot, which means it’s easier to find the perfect polka dot for your frame,” she says. Another trend she’s looking forward to is embellished fabrics. “It’s almost a kind of permanent jewelry when you have beading and accents all over the garment, and with that, you don’t have to add as much jewelry because it’s already accessorized.”
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📝Emily Foley
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