The 5 Worst Vogue Tendencies of 2024, and 2025 Development Predictions
There’s definitely a lot to mirror on as we head into the brand new yr. And whereas we’ll be trying again at 2024’s standout moments in TV, music, movie, and popular culture, we’d additionally prefer to take this second to highlight the style. As choosy fashion editors, we’re at all times conserving tabs on the most recent traits. So, to give you some contemporary inspiration, I requested my fellow colleagues to share the outdated aesthetics they’re waving goodbye to in 2025, in addition to those they’re most excited to undertake as a substitute.
In line with their insights, this subsequent chapter is all about embracing consolation and timelessness—plus just a few surprising items to spherical out your assortment. Wanting to dive in? From denims to footwear, scroll on to search out precisely which traits ELLE editors are ditching subsequent yr and what they’re changing them with.
Out: Saggy Denims
In: Stretchy Pants
“Dare I say it: I’m formally able to push my saggy denims to the again of my closet for refined fitted silhouettes, particularly skinny pants that lightly hug the physique. Usually, trend traits are a mirrored image of how we really feel, and I believe all of us might use a comforting hug to get us via any potential challenges within the new yr. The stretchy pants worn by fashions on the Prada 2025 runway present immediately come to thoughts, however I’m taking outfit inspiration from Ulla Johnson’s resort 2025 lookbook. Equally, I plan on carrying extra-long variations of the slender development within the workplace with a ladylike jacket and pointed-toe kitten heels peeking from beneath the hems.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, commerce content material lead
Out: Lug Sole Footwear
In: Glossy Using Boots
“As a brief lady, I’m typically on board with a shoe that’ll give me extra peak. However I’m able to swap my chunky lug soles for a pair of using boots and go full equestrian just like the fashions at Ralph Lauren’s Hamptons present. Name me Kate Middleton.”—Claire Stern, digital director
Out: Leopard Print
In: Snakeskin and Zebra Print
“I say this with love in my coronary heart in direction of all issues leopard, nevertheless it’s over for me in 2025. It’s a traditional, for certain, nevertheless it’s reached a ubiquity dangerously near fundamental. For that motive alone, I’ll be choosing different animal prints in spring/summer season 2025, like zebra at Schiaparelli or snakeskin at Dries van Noten. I like to elevate animal prints by selecting modern silhouettes like an East West bag from Khaite and topping them with trendy, sculptural jewellery to modernize the polarizing patterns.”—Madison Rexroat, equipment editor
Out: Movie Merch
In: Distinctive Vogue Collabs
“I’m bracing myself for affect as I say this, however I’ve to talk my fact. First, it was Barbie, now, it’s Depraved. I believe I’ve had sufficient of the fashion-movie crossovers. I can’t be the one one who doesn’t need to put on a movie title like a brand, proper? What I wish to see extra is cool model collaborations, like Collina Strada’s with Baggu or Harry Kinds’s Pleasing with J.W. Anderson.”—Meg Donohue, affiliate trend commerce editor
Out: Sky-high Heels
In: Minimalist Slingbacks
“I can’t consider I’m saying this, however I’m prepared to depart impractical heels in 2024. I’m not saying all heels—simply ones that aren’t as sturdy sufficient for operating round NYC. I’ll admit that I was that lady teetering on and off the subway in stilettos, however in 2025, consolation comes first, and I’m embracing on a regular basis magnificence in modern slingbacks.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, commerce content material lead
