What’s Next in Fashion: Events, Trends, & Launches for Late 2025

1. Fashion Weeks That Set the Stage

• New York Fashion Week (Spring/Summer 2026) is scheduled for September 11–16, offering a fresh lineup of designers and key runway reveals.

• Following NYFW, London Fashion Week unfolds September 18–22, alongside other major global shows, propelling early 2026 trends.CFDApausemag.co.uk

• Though not at its usual “end of year,” these pivotal fashion weeks define the upcoming season’s direction for the remainder of 2025.

2. Sustainability in the Spotlight

• The industry gears up for critical sustainability events:

  • Walk Your Values in New York (September 11–16),

  • Textile Exchange Conference in Lisbon (October 13–17),

  • Obroni Wawu October in Accra, Ghana (October 26), and

  • COP30 in Belém, Brazil (November 10–21).
    These gatherings are essential in pushing fashion toward meeting 2030 climate goals.YouTube+15Vogue Business+15Marie Claire+15

3. Fresh Collaborations & Collection Drops

• A wave of capsule collections continues—from Fabletics x Kevin Hart and Mango x Kaia Gerber to nostalgia-driven launches tied to TV shows and beloved brands. Sustainability-themed collections from Rothy’s x Fair Harbor and Gap x DÔEN are also turning heads.People.com

• Kylie Jenner recently previewed 90s-style 5-inch platform flip-flops by ERL—and Balenciaga’s “pedicure” flip-flops—foreshadowing bold footwear trends to watch this fall.Page Six

4. Fall/Winter 2025: Key Trends Emerging Now

Designers are embracing expressive, nostalgic, and sustainable styles:

• Expect power shoulders, rich textures like velvet and faux fur, knee-grazing skirts, and flamboyant gothic romanticism. Oversized accessories and “Modern Menagerie” prints also feature prominently—ushering in a season of self-expression and playful depth.Marie Claire+9Who What Wear+9Who What Wear+9

• Additional trends include heritage revival, vibrant Technicolor palettes, eco-fur, and rustic layering details—the perfect bridge between fashion and feeling.Who What Wear

• The natural world continues to inspire: earthy hues, faux animal textures, floral and butterfly motifs, and avian influences are central to Fall 2025’s aesthetic narrative.Marie Claire

5. Rising Talent to Watch

• Anne Sofie Madsen returns to Copenhagen Fashion Week under the CPHFW New Talent Programme with a refined line focused on comfort, upcycled materials, and intentional growth.Marie Claire+4Vogue Business+4Financial Times+4

Quick Look: Fall 2025 Preview Table

Why It Matters

The final months of 2025 are bursting with momentum—from runway showdowns to trend revelations and sustainability milestones. Whether you’re tracking next season’s looks, keeping an eye on eco progress, or hunting for inspirational collaborations, the fashion world is ending the year on a dynamic, expressive note.