The shoe industry, like most apparel categories, is prone to consumer overconsumption. Algorithm-driven trends and accelerated product cycles lead to impulsive shopping decisions, often made with little regard for product quality or comfort. It puts labels in a tricky spot, forcing them to navigate …
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I don’t know anyone in my current fashion circle that isn’t obsessed with denim right now, myself included, especially for fall 2025. There’s no denying that the current selection online is incredibly chic with a comprehensive range of trendy denim styles that are on the must-have lists for many fashion people this fall. I spent some time shopping sites like Nordstrom, J.Crew, Abercrombie, Madewell, and Gap to curate a tight list of the standout denim trends at the moment.
Below, you’ll find four jeans trends that are top-of-mind for the new season, including barrel jeans, dark-wash jeans, relaxed jeans, and cuffed jeans. I included an outfit for each style to get you inspired as you plan out your upcoming denim outfit rotations. You’re welcome.
Open Edit
Oversize Faux Leather Jacket
Cool bomber jackets are perfect for fall.
Gap
Modern Shrunken T-Shirt
This great basic tee is on super sale.
J.Crew
Mid-Rise Relaxed Straight Jean
Hello, perfect J.Crew jeans.
Old Navy
Mid-Rise Wow Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans
Princess Polly
Serenitia Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
These jeans have an instant cool factor.
Gap
Curvy Mid Rise Ultrasoft Baggy Jeans
abercrombie
Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
Madewell
The Perfect Crewneck Tee in Allday Jersey
Madewell tees are top-notch.
Madewell
Skinny Leather Belt
Old Navy
Mid-Rise Slouchy Wide-Leg Jeans
Sam Edelman
Alie Ballet Flat
Give me all the Levi’s jeans.
Madewell X Kaihara Denim
Longline Straight Jean
A super-sleek denim style.
AGOLDE
Harper Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
Kenneth Cole
Oversize Luxe Twill Jacket
An oversize black jacket is nice to have on hand.
Gap
High Rise Barrel Jeans
ZARA
Leather Slingback Ballet Flats
Madewell
The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean
Into this effortless style.
Free People
We the Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
abercrombie
Mid Rise Barrel Jean
Old Navy
High-Waisted Barrel Ankle Jeans
525
Palmer Crewneck Cotton Cardigan
J.Crew
Skinny Oval-Buckle Leather Belt
Madewell
The Pieced Barrel-Leg Full-Length Jean
Old Navy
Extra High-Waisted Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans
The fit of these cuffed jeans make them a personal favorite.
Gap
High Rise Cuffed Barrel Jeans
A cool denim-on-denim Gap look.
J.Crew
Cuffed Lower-Rise Wide-Leg Jean
The styling of these wide-leg cuffed jeans is so chic.
DAZE
Eastside High Waist Cuff Crop Straight Leg Jeans
Philipp Plein Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear
Jennifer Lawrence is one of the main arbiters of the minimalist boho aesthetic, so it’s no wonder she put her own spin on the boho blonde trend for fall 2025.
On September 26, the 35-year-old actor hit ththe Olsen Twinse Die My Love red carpet at the San Sebastian International Film Festival wearing an asymmetrical Phoebe Philo dress one could immediately picture on one of the Olsen Twins, given its nearly shapeless floor-length design. The olive-grey dress was both complicated and understated, featuring a gathered fabric design that’s cinched with a skinny leather belt to create an open back and exposed waist.
To further her boho agenda, Lawrence paired the unique look with a pair of unexpected slouchy black boots and a low-maintenance blonde refresh that compliments the overall aesthetic.
Earlier this summer, Lawrence promoted her movie at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival with her favored honey-blonde highlights and curtain bangs. Now, she’s rocking much sandier roots and an overall tone that closer resembles the shade of her brows, resulting in a more natural look that should require fewer visits to the salon to upkeep.
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For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights. Ganni collaborated with New Balance on a new limited-edition loafer/sneaker hybrid. The Ganni …
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Like most, I have a handful of pieces in my wardrobe that I reach for when I need a little lift. The kind of items that brighten my complexion when I’m feeling tired, or are reliably comfortable and slot into most outfits without much planning. While I have a soft spot for the more statement-making pieces in my collection, it’s these reliable staples that hold the most value.
Now that the weather has begun to cool, my wardrobe heroes are shifting slightly, and one item in particular has taken centre stage: a cardigan that seems to draw compliments every time I wear it.
In a soft, optimistic shade of blue, this cardigan is easily one of my most-loved pieces. Perhaps it’s the pretty tone, a refreshing departure from my otherwise neutral palette, or maybe it’s the calm, almost serene feeling it gives me when I slip it on. Whatever the reason, the combination of this cardigan with denim never fails to spark admiration.
Unlike the light greys and soft beiges I usually gravitate towards, this wash of colour injects instant freshness into my autumn looks. And while I’ve mostly been pairing it with jeans, it proves versatile—layering beautifully over tailored trousers and the season’s favourite white skirts.
I’m clearly not alone in my affection for this trending knit. Influencers have been quick to embrace its easy silhouette this season, while both high-street and designer labels are offering up their own interpretations. While I picked up American Vintage’s Vitow Cardigan (£165), there are plenty of chic options on the market right now.
Read on to discover my edit of the best blue cardigans to shop now.
&DAUGHTER
Ada Wool Cardigan
&Daughter’s Ada cardigan is a fashion person’s favourite.
Reformation
Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan
This also comes in 18 other shades.
Shop this while it’s on sale.
New Look
Blue Crew Neck Knit Cardigan
Style this over a fresh white tee or wear it on its own.
Jigsaw
Wool Cropped Raglan Cardigan
The slightly cropped cut makes this perfect for styling with high-waisted trousers.
Sézane’s Gaspard cardigans are a big part of my autumn wardrobe.
DÔEN
Danaë Ribbed Cashmere Cardigan
This also comes in a rich burgundy hue.
American Vintage
Cardigan Vitow
I have this cardigan myself, and it’s one of my most complimented pieces.
Khaite
Everheart Cashmere Cardigan
Style this with jeans or pair it with smart black trousers.
“This collection was born from the desire to let go of a more constructed approach and embrace an essential simplicity,” said Ermanno Scervino, who still feels a thrill when months of work finally take shape. “I worked on a concept of fashion that is rather different from the usual, because I wanted to create space for a desire for change.” Indeed, the spring collection was a less soirée-driven, less ostentatious expression of his aesthetic. There were no caftans or sweeping evening gowns, but rather pieces that channeled a more pragmatic elegance designed for everyday wear.
“What gives meaning to luxury is the highest level of craftsmanship and our manual savoir faire,” Scervino emphasized. And it is impossible to be disappointed when observing such techniques under a magnifying glass. With meticulous technological research applied to fabrics, it was the ancient “iris petal” layering technique that elevated a clean yet never bare stylistic narrative. Chiffon, layered and printed with denim or a Prince of Wales pattern, retained its lightness and transparency while acquiring an unexpected structure and feel. It became the fabric from which to craft tailored suits and trench coats. “It looks simple, but it isn’t. And it requires the same care as a lace gown,” explained the designer. Contrasts, however, were only subtly suggested: Lingerie slips were paired with crochet knitwear, lace with napa leather, crystals with sporty bombers.
It was cutwork and embroidery that made the ordinary extraordinary—on leather jackets but also on satin and technical fabrics. Among the novelties were billowing cloud skirts and lace flip-flops. Recurring motifs included polka dots, pareo-inspired prints, and checks, while a discreet palette of chalk, cappuccino, powder blue, and black was unexpectedly punctuated by mandarin orange.
While this hat is not exactly authentic rodeo fare, it marks the first time Kate Middleton has publicly donned a cowboy hat in quite some time: over 14 years to be exact. The last time the princess embraced the Western aesthetic this hard was during a visit to Canada in July 2011, when she was still the Duchess of Cambridge.
For two days in a row, Middleton went full cowgirl in a white cowboy hat and chocolate suede cowboy boots by the London brand R.Soles, going all-out for the Calgary Stampede in bootcut denim and a Western-inspired belt buckle. Prince William was right there with her, pairing a matching hat with his own cowboy boots, jeans, and a plaid button-up shirt.
Funny enough, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album and Bella Hadid’s rodeo romance pushed the Western aesthetic to the forefront of trend cycles in 2024, while bootcut jeans are making a strong comeback at this very moment. All this to say, everything Kate Middleton wore in 2011 is completely relevant today, especially her chocolate suede boots.
We all know the Princess of Wales is a sustainable queen, so perhaps it’s time for her to dig these pieces out of her archives.
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Day five of Milan Fashion Week has come to a close, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments. Among the highlights was Louise Trotter’s highly anticipated debut for Bottega Veneta, which certainly delivered and received no notes from us. Maximilian Davis showcased his 1920s-inspired collection for Ferragamo, which beautifully blended style and sophistication. And who could forget Dolce & Gabbana’s spring collection titled, ‘PJ Obsession?’ It had everyone on social media gabbing—for many reasons.
First, let’s discuss the unexpected—and utterly iconic—appearance from Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci, who surprised attendees by arriving fashionably late in full character as Miranda Priestly and Nigel Kipling from The Devil Wears Prada. Draped in couture, the pair glided into the venue as though stepping onto a film set—perhaps they truly had, as @stylenotcom noted the unusually high number of cameras around them. The crowd, comprising industry insiders and editors, erupted in applause and began taking photos. Anna Wintour, sitting front row on the opposite side of the runway, responded with a gracious smile, acknowledging the noteworthy moment, matching Streep in dark sunglasses and a bob.
The devil may wear Prada, but she also dons Dolce & Gabbana, as seen at the brand’s spring 2026 show. Streep wore a Dolce & Gabbana patent-leather camel trench coat cinched with a leopard-print belt over black trousers. Tucci, her director in the film, sat beside her in a gray tuxedo. Actress Simone Ashley, rumored to be Priestly’s new assistant in the sequel, sat directly behind in the second row wearing a black strapless bustier and sequin skirt.
Like its spring 2026 menswear show, Dolce & Gabbana’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear runway was an elevated pajama party. It began with cotton pajama shirts and pants redesigned for daytime wear, featuring clean cuts and luxurious details that added freshness and elegance. As the show progressed, the atmosphere shifted to a more alluring tone, with pajamas made from black sheer fabrics, highlighting the brand’s note on sophisticated sensuality that is meant to be seen. Models displayed sheer robes over bustier dresses or paired with lace tops and transparent trousers. Accessories such as thigh-high or mid-calf black socks balanced glamour with comfort. Dolce & Gabbana’s reinterpretation of pajamas was more than just a styling choice—it was a statement. It encouraged dressing without rules, allowing wearers to choose between seductive, sheer pajamas or conservative cotton ones.
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Dolce & Gabbana doubled down on florals for spring, exploring them in a range of luxurious variations. They were interpreted through prints seen on sheer playsuits and maxi dresses, offering a literal celebration of nature’s beauty. Elsewhere, they appeared more abstractly through 3D appliqués, embroidery, and crystal embellishments. These beautiful details adorned everything from relaxed striped drawstring pants to crisp button-ups, short blazers, and bralettes.
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(Image credit: ImaxTree/Launchmetrics)
Staying true to its DNA, Dolce & Gabbana’s collection incorporated all the signature elements that have defined the brand for decades—lace, bustiers, tailoring, and animal print. These designs were reinterpreted to match the season’s relaxed, pajama-inspired aesthetic. Delicate black lace layered under sheer fabrics added a sense of lightness to slip dresses and tops, while bustier dresses worn under striped button-down shirts as well as waist-accentuating corsets over ribbed tank tops balanced softness with classic D&G softness. Tailoring became a key feature in the collection, with pajama shirts and trousers cut with masculine precision, giving a refined edge to the flowing silhouettes. And because no Dolce & Gabbana collection is complete without animal-inspired patterns, leopard print made a statement this season in outerwear. It was evident in a stunning cape-style coat, as well as a mid-length, utilitarian-style jacket.
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The use of fur in spring collections has been one of the most talked-about trends this fashion month, and Dolce & Gabbana has fully embraced this moment. Out of 66 looks, approximately half featured faux fur, in line with the brand’s 2022 Fur-Free Policy. The eco-conscious fur was elegantly crafted into outerwear, showcasing bold leopard-print designs and an exquisite powder pink floor-length coat that turned heads on the runway. However, the real standout pieces were the top-handle and shoulder bags, also used as clutches, along with the plush, furry slides that completed many of the looks.
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(Image credit: ImaxTree/Launchmetrics)
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