PAUSE Trend Forecast: Essentials for Spring/Summer 2025

Here's your Trend Alert Report.

While the notion of blindly following trends has its critics (and rightly so to some extent), understanding the trajectory of fashion remains crucial. The seasonal fashion weeks provide invaluable insight into forthcoming styles, with the street style of attendees also playing a substantial role in shaping emerging trends. As we move into the spring/summer season, PAUSE highlights the key trends currently generating significant buzz – styles that are poised to dominate the fashion landscape in the weeks ahead. Ultimately, the pull of fashion is undeniable for many.

Butter Yellow Tops

You know that one colour that just quietly says, “Yeah, I’ve got this”? That’s butter yellow this season. It’s soft, smooth, and effortlessly confident—like if self-assurance had a chilled-out cousin. And for once, menswear and womenswear are actually in sync. Designers are dropping butter yellow across boxy tees, knits, even light button-ups. It’s the kind of shade that feels like a fresh start—like that first warm day when you ditch the jacket. Pair it with neutrals, some loose-fit denim, or go head-to-toe for full sunny vibes. Either way, you’re onto something.

Sportcore

Sportcore is where technical kit meets proper styling. It’s not about looking like you’re off to five-a-side—it’s about borrowing from athletic wear and remixing it into your day-to-day. Clean track jackets, performance fabrics, tailored joggers, ultra-sleek trainers—every piece has movement in mind. You’ll see streamlined silhouettes, mesh details, and subtle branding. It’s comfy, it’s confident, and it says, “Yes, I could do sprints in this fit—but I’ve got better places to be.” From Louis Vuitton to Martine Rose know what’s good this season.

Plaid

Plaid’s never really gone away—but this season, it’s had a bit of a refresh. Think oversized, clashing, raw-edged—plaid that’s less “prep school” and more “off-duty rock star”. From Loewe to Fendi’s modern lumberjack, the pattern’s turning up on everything: blazers, cargos, massive shirts. It’s a great way to add a punch of personality without overthinking it. Chuck it on, layer it up, and you’re sorted.

Pattern Clash

We’ve officially left the plain tee era behind. This season, patterns are everywhere—and the louder, the better. We’re talking bold florals, mismatched checks, digital graphics, graffiti-style prints, and hand-drawn scribbles. It’s no longer about quiet fits and soft tones; it’s about standing out and saying something with your clothes.

Designers are leaning into custom-looking pieces—like shirts that feel one-of-a-kind, trousers with panelled patchwork, and jackets that look like they were thrifted from a Tokyo back alley or hand-painted in someone’s studio. It’s raw, expressive, and a bit chaotic in the best way. The vibe? Less “put together,” more “thrown together on purpose.” Embrace the clash, skip the safe route, and wear something that actually feels like you.