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The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
When the heat rises, fashion turns to light layers and easy silhouettes
You may be feeling the heat during these warmer months but don't let it cramp your style. There are plenty of on-trend looks that will keep you looking fashionable and feeling comfortable. From breezy fabrics to effortless silhouettes, this season's must-haves are all about staying chic in the sun. Top fashion houses have already launched their Summer 2025 collections, featuring everything from flowy maxi dresses to relaxed, tailored pieces. According to Chemena Kamali, creative director of Chloe, this is the perfect time to reconnect with yourself. 'These images capture the longing for summer and the way summer makes you feel,' reads her press statement accompanying the campaign. The intimate, sun-soaked imagery highlights effortless garments, along with swimwear and statement accessories. Chloe has also released woven bags – designed as ideal companions for leisurely strolls or quiet weekend getaways. Miu Miu similarly looks to a pensive mood, focusing on balmy evenings best enjoyed in quiet contemplation. The promotional visuals are shot by documentary filmmaker Sian Davey – marking her first foray into fashion. A diverse cast of characters, including Canadian actress Callina Liang and US actress Diana Silvers, is portrayed with a quiet intimacy and emotional depth that feels both revealing and evocative. As for the clothes, Miu Miu embraces delicate layering, with lightweight knits and vintage-inspired separates as key highlights of the collection. Woven bags perfectly embody the carefree spirit of the season. Photo: Chloe Read more: If you're going on a getaway soon, here are a few stylish travel must-haves Sun-kissed vibes If the heat does not put you into a state of lethargy, let it fuel your adventures instead – whether you're exploring sun-drenched city streets or heading off on a spontaneous seaside escape. You will find plenty of styles crafted to keep up with your every move. Fendi's range includes tank dresses, beach tunics, silk shorts and lots more. Handmade raffia and denim hats, as well as thong sandals and flatform wedges, complete the offering. The designs take inspiration from Karl Lagerfeld's Spring/Summer 1978 collection, reimagined for a new generation of fashion lovers. K-pop star Bang Chan is photographed on the streets of Rome for Fendi's campaign (pictured on the cover), effortlessly blending laid-back summer ease with high- fashion edge in each shot. Celine, on the other hand, heads to the beach for a little fun. The capsule collection (named Ete, the French word for summer) recalls carefree days of exploring the French Riviera. There is even a lifestyle line with decorative items, indoor and outdoor furniture, and a thoughtfully curated range of beach accessories. The main Spring/Summer 2025 Celine lineup is a little dressier though. It features hand-embroidered silk dresses adorned with sequins, feathers and crystals, paired with pleated boarding school skirts and expertly tailored summer coats crafted from suede and lambskin. Light layering and loose silhouettes make for a comfortable wear. Photo: Miu Miu The summer in you For those who can't go on a vacation, let your fashion bring the escape to you – for example, in the form of bold prints and colours that feel like sunshine. Dolce & Gabbana sent out several models wearing beautiful floral dresses at its Spring/Summer 2025 show. Despite the heavy stoles, they do bring to mind the charm of Mediterranean summers. Think lush gardens, sun-drenched coastlines, and the effortless glamour that defines a true holiday spirit. The brand describes its eveningwear for the season as taking on an air of 'exquisite sophistication and delicate brilliance'. 'Sequins cast a radiant glow, while satin glides gracefully over fluid silhouettes. Meanwhile, tulle, crepe and chiffon add a delicate, airy quality, and crystal fringes bring a dynamic movement,' the show notes explain. Emporio Armani's Spring/Summer 2025 designs explore the connection between urban spirit and the desire to escape from the city, For the campaign, Chinese artiste Jackson Yee is portrayed in a state of relaxed elegance. Set amid the interplay of light and shadow cast by flowers and foliage, it evokes a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Read more: Fashion collections bring back iconic designs, proving nostalgia sells Just do whatever you want The hallmark of a great holiday is often the freedom to be spontaneous – a feeling Gucci's summer campaign captures effortlessly. Shot in the style of casual Polaroid snapshots, the campaign exudes a relaxed, carefree energy. Photographed by visual artist Jim Goldberg, the series blends candid moments with handwritten reflections, creating a cinematic narrative. Featuring celebrities Daisy Edgar-Jones, Aliocha Schneider and David Jonsson, the story unfolds across sun-drenched Mediterranean coastlines, secluded garden villas, and tranquil shorelines. Prada's campaign, on the other hand, includes Kendall Jenner, Hunter Schafer and Troye Sivan. Each of them is seen posing on a brightly-coloured gozzo, an archetypal Italian wooden boat, as if imagined on the cusp of adventure. Expressive of the carefree joy of summer, their clothes have a sense of freedom as well, combining references to city and sea, casual and formal, like a great escape from everyday life into the beyond.
Vogue
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Chloé Pre-Fall 2025 Collection
'You collect things, you buy things, you create your wardrobe throughout time,' said Chemena Kamali from the spacious and serene Chloé showroom. 'The thing is, whenever you need or are looking for something specific, you don't find it, because it doesn't work like that.' Ah yes, that all-too-familiar dilemma… This was a welcome collection preamble—relatable, more real talk than platitudes—which tracked with all that Kamali has cultivated at Chloé since her debut last year. Here, she was presenting pre-fall; and the brand's website is already offering some of the lighter pieces and new Heritage bag (see the large horse medallion logo) alongside lookbook photos that have the feel of a portrait series, especially since they feature such talents as Tish Weinstock, Petra Collins and Ever Anderson (daughter of Milla Jovovich and Paul W. S. Anderson). Did they get to choose their looks, each kind of intimate and layered? 'I'm always so interested to see what these different characters gravitate towards, how they take these pieces and make them theirs,' Kamali said. Translation: intuitive rather than imposed. Consider the reinterpreted lace dresses and lingerie ensembles—Kamali now has these on lock—in saturated pastels with delicate incrustations, ruffles et al. Veering away from precious, they were topped with statement outerwear, at once fresh and lived-in, whether a satiny bomber, a great blue-green leather car coat with aged edges, or the folkloric maxi coat accented with purple embroidery. Worn with multi-strap Mary Janes or 'kinky' high, square-toe boots, plus jewelry that riffed on decades of decorative styles, and the outcome was a kind of coquettish, eclectic sophisticate. This composite persona has desirability and range—attracting the girls who are discovering Chloé for the first time and the women who want new versions of it. Confirming that Kamali doesn't only do flou, the season's variety of jackets delivered, whether the cropped tapestry shape with its bourgeois codes or the double-breasted check blazer that she tried on to illustrate its sartorial but not suit-y silhouette. And since we already know from the fall runway show that Chloé is leaning into shearling in a big way, the pre-fall coats—including one trimmed in punkish turquoise—act like the amuse bouche, a chance to get in early on the trend. But let's revert back to the wise words of Kamali, who has created these pieces for the long term. 'Sometimes you have things that you love for a certain time, but then you don't wear it for a long time and then you pull it back out again.'
Refinery29
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
The Ultimate Guide To 2025's Hottest Summer Fashion Trends
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. It can be easy to fall into a fashion rut in the spring when April (and May) Showers make it wet and dreary outside — practical rain gear typically takes precedence over chic looks, after all. But that's not the case once summer rears its head. Sure, we'll still have the occasional thunderstorm, but the sunny, warm forecast makes outfit planning much more enjoyable. As such, it's time to recharge your fashion batteries and feel inspired again. Luckily, the runways provided no shortage of summer 2025 trends to try over the next three months — and beyond. And if you can't resist partaking in a viral internet trend, you'll have several aesthetics to pick from this season too. For instance, the fisherman look — striped shirts, boat shoes, and bucket hats à la Nancy Meyers — reigned at shows like Sacai and Miu Miu. Now, the nautical style is gaining momentum off the runway, with indie brands such as Everlane and STAUD releasing beachy ready-to-wear and accessories. Meanwhile, the boho revival is maintaining its grip on the masses this summer, thanks in part to Chloé's creative director, Chemena Kamali, who has championed the look since taking the helm in 2023. The gauzy sheer dresses from the fashion house's latest collection are sure to come out to play this season. From sequins to gingham, green and athletic-leaning styles, there are plenty of new trends that will be hard to unsee (and shop for) once you notice them. Scroll below for a rundown of the summer trends ruling the style scene, as well as corresponding pieces to add to your warm weather rotation. Sequins are no longer reserved for festive holiday parties or lavish nights out. This season, designers encourage you to incorporate sparkly looks into your everyday wardrobe. Prada, for instance, styled a shimmering silver gown underneath a bright yellow raincoat — because why not look fabulous in a storm? Sandy Liang, on the other hand, debuted a mini dress with a silver sequin top and lace sleeves, offering up something unexpected to wear to your next Saturday brunch. It may seem extravagant to dazzle in the daylight, but as shown by these heavy-hitters, there's no reason you can't. Summer 2025 Trend: Boho Babe Chloé Sienna Miller, Kate Moss …you know where we're going with this. These two early aughts fashion icons embody the modern-day blueprint for the free-spirited look. In 2025, the eclectic aesthetic has been reimagined through a luxury lens. On the aforementioned Chloé runway, romantic lace frocks, billowy separates, and long pendant necklaces arrived in droves. Over at Isabel Marant, Glastonbury-ready fringe dresses, tops, and mini skirts effortlessly swished back and forth down the catwalk. You needn't be at a musical festival to dabble in the trend, though; a sultry see-through or dreamy layered look are essentials for an evening out. Designers have spoken: Polka dots are summer's It print. Toeing the line between timeless and trendy, the pattern was out in full force on the runways. At Carolina Herrera, looks were splashed with the pattern in classic black-and-white, appearing in the form of matching sets, crochet dresses, pumps, and more. (Side note: Did you catch Meghann Fahy wearing one of the label's older polka dot gowns in Netflix's new hit series Sirens?) Acne Studios made the case for marrying a form-fitting spotted tee with wide-leg denim jeans or shorts. In the wise words of Hannah Montana: "Pop it, lock it, polka dot it.' Sacai Nautical, fisherman, coastal chic — whatever you like to call the aesthetic, there's no denying it's at the forefront of fashion this summer. The sea-inspired trend began brewing on the spring 2024 catwalks, primarily at Miu Miu (hello, boat shoes), and has now migrated to our social media feeds. In fact, we have a sneaking suspicion that not a day goes by without scrolling past a fashion person showing off their fisherman sandals or seashell jewelry. For a runway styling approach, take cues from Sacai and wear your Breton stripes alongside tailored white trousers. Summer 2025 Trend: Sporty Spice Miu Miu The industry's love for athleisure is unwavering. Case in point: Technical yet elevated outerwear popped up at Miu Miu (by way of blouson jackets) and Rabanne (windbreakers). The shows also ushered in a new crop of luxe sweatpants, such as the roomy drawstring pairs at Tory Burch, which were rolled up and layered atop equally cute one-piece swimsuits. Any way you slice it, chic activewear is coming for your summer wardrobe. Summer 2025 Trend: Green With Envy Gucci Brat summer may be in the rearview mirror, but designers are keeping the green trend alive and well this year. And not just the Nickelodeon slime-esque hue Charli XCX became synonymous with — other shades, such as emerald, pistachio, and olive, got the runway stamp of approval, seen at the likes of Victoria Beckham, Valentino, and Gucci, among many more. Sorry, butter yellow, you have some competition. Summer 2025 Trend: Mad For Plaid Acne Studios You probably reach for your plaid looks ad nauseam during the fall. This year, however, designers want you to pull the classic pieces out a bit earlier. Acne Studios went all in on the pattern, styling a button-down shirt with a bubble skirt in a contrasting plaid print. Kallmeyer debuted a flirty checkered tank top alongside understated black trousers. Consider this the perfect between-seasons trend to tap into when early September rolls around.
Elle
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
9 Summer Dresses To Style With Flip Flops In The Heatwave
No longer reserved for the beach and post-pedicure walks, the flip flop has found its rightful place alongside the ballet flat and loafer as a shoe that you can actually wear out for dinner, to a family gathering, and even, dare we say it, to the office. If one was plotting the flip flop's sartorial ascent upon a graph, the line would peak in 2019, the year The Row launched their infamous Ginza shoe – a leather flip flop that, despite its £960 price tag, created quite the stir. Now a wardrobe staple, the leather flip flop is joined by Y2K-tinged jelly versions (see Ancient Greek Sandals' sell-out Saionara), as well as suede, snake-print and metallic styles. The easiest (and most heatwave-proof) way to style flip flops is with your favourite summer dress. No muss, no fuss – just two great pieces paired with minimal effort. From nightie dresses and jelly shoes to 1990s midis and wedges, we have calculated nine failsafe summer-dress-and-flip-flop formulas to see you through this hot spell and beyond. Flip flops feel immediately less casual when rendered in leather and paired with a chic shirt dress. Cos's slinky wrap style is ideal for holiday wear, while something in crisp cotton-poplin works well for (more flexible) office dress codes. A nightie-inspired dress and a pair of coordinating jelly shoes will become your weekend uniform. If Only If's retro smock can be worn to bed, but we suggest taking it market-hopping, with Zara's chocolate-hued flip flops. There's beauty in simplicity, as the pairing of a linen dress and leather flip flops proves. For something a little different, swap your favourite black dress for a style in tomato red, adding a slick of matching lipstick for evening. Chemena Kamali's Chloé girl is spending the entire summer in the house's jelly sandals, which come in a variety of ice-cream shades. This ice blue pair looks especially wonderful teamed with an ethereal boho dress. A pair of humble Havaianas immediately tempers the va-va-voom of a sheer dress. Layer Susamusa's lace style over a citrus slip or bikini, choosing flip flops in a matching or clashing colour. When styling a sixties-style smock dress, swap out your go-to ballet pumps for flip flops in a metallic finish. These pre-loved Chanel flats are the perfect foil to It's 9pm's vintage-inspired mini. Denim and flip flops are a timeless pairing. Opt for something a little more sophisticated in the way of Massimo Dutti's indigo-rinse dress and Arket's sleek, snake-print thong sandals. Kitri's Anissa dress has a 1990s sensibility that's best complemented by a flip flop with a heel – either a barely-there kitten heel or something chunkier. Ancient Greek Sandals' trending Etheria wedges seem like the natural choice. Flip flops oughtn't be reserved for the beach; in suede, they are perfectly appropriate for dressed-up occasions. A case in point: Marks & Spencer's square-toe sandals, which look impossible chic with Reiss's drop-waist dress.
Elle
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Summer Dresses To Wear, According To Your Horoscope
The sun is out (sort of) and the unpredictable forecast may be causing decision paralysis when it comes to the best summer dress to wear. What if, just maybe, you relinquished all control and put your sartorial fate in the hands of your horoscope? Specifically, we have scoured the zodiac and matched star signs to summer dresses to make getting dressed in the morning that bit easier. FIND OUT MORE AT ELLE COLLECTIVE Whether your star sign is passionate fire, whimsical air, romantic water, or grounded earth, there is a summer dress to suit. The corset dress may be alluring to the indecisive Libra, while a naked dress will equip a Gemini well for her next party. Pisces? We have you covered, and it involves several chiffon ruffles and one Chemena Kamali. Sun in Virgo? You'll be happy to hear there are no ruffles in sight – only a crisp shirt dress or three. The zodiac's natural-born rebels rarely follow the crowd. That's why they will be adventuring their way through summer in a dress made from denim, a fabric that's as practical as it is playful – especially when said dress is constructed from a repurposed pair of jeans. Haikure and Marques'Almeida are masters of the jean dress, while Gabriela Hearst offers up ladylike styles in clean-wash chambray. If she were alive today, we think famous Sagittarian Jane Austen would very much approve of the latter. A dress that celebrates corsetry will satisfy even the most indecisive of Librans, while appealing to their need for balance and harmony. Of course, one cannot write about corset dresses without talking about Vivienne Westwood. Do like stylish Libran Bella Hadid, who has a penchant for vintage Westwood, and find a pre-loved piece on eBay or Depop, styling it with a pearl necklace and exaggerated platforms. Alternatively, layer a bustier from Sézane or Reformation atop a crisp cotton dress. The Taurus woman's favourite place is nestled upon a cloud-like sofa, so when she does go out, she wants her outfit to be equal parts comfortable and chic. Enter: the maxi dress, ideally minimally decorated, in an earthy hue, and crafted from a good-quality fabric (Tauruses prize luxury). Khaite, Posse, and St. Agni all reign supreme when it comes to the minimal maxi. Keep everything else suitably pared back; think leather flip flops, a chunky beaded necklace, and a logo-less bag. Have you ever seen a hair out of place on Zendaya, Cameron Diaz, or Beyoncé? Well, that's likely because they're Virgos – a sign known for meticulous attention to detail. We're giving the shirt dress to the Virgos amongst you, mostly because we know you'll ensure it's crisply ironed and never coffee-stained. New York designers have long loved a shirt dress, namely Tory Burch and Kate Spade, whose signature styles call for ballet flats and a ladylike bag. Leos are no wallflowers, which is why we suggest they adorn themselves with the most eye-catching blooms. Floral dresses come in endless iterations, but we're currently partial to an oversized bouquet. Magnified roses or peonies reinvigorate a simple shirt or midi dress, and make it perfect for the summer season's slew of events. If splashing out, Erdem is the natural choice – the designer's full-skirted dresses call to mind a nostalgic elegance that Leos will love. Otherwise, brands like Mango, Ro&Zo and Rixo are advocates for petal power, whatever the season. This charismatic air sign is the perfect candidate for the sheer trend, and it's no secret that a naked dress makes for quite the conversation starter. Consider a sheath style in organza, chiffon, or mesh – as favoured by Sportmax, Alaïa, and Khaite – layering it with a bandeau bra and big knickers, or a neutral-coloured slip, depending on how daring you feel. Cancerians don't like surprises, and there is familiarity and comfort in the calf-grazing length of a midi dress. You may prefer to eschew this season's floaty, frothy numbers for something decidedly more prim and proper. As seen at Miu Miu and Self-Portrait, one could imagine these structured shifts being worn by Cancerians including Margot Robbie, Pamela Anderson, and the late Princess Diana. They look great with heeled ballet pumps or pointed slingbacks. The creative, intellectual and often free-spirited Aquarius is often drawn to bold prints and colours, which may make the polka-dot dress a curious choice. Hear us out – the humble polka dot becomes anything but when rendered in lipstick red (see Fendi), made sheer (Conner Ives), or clashed and matched with other spotty things (Moschino). Need more inspiration? Here is an outfit we are wearing on repeat: Susa Musa's sheer, polka-dot skirt, a 1990s-inspired, fitted shirt or tee, and barely-there mules. The diligent, attention-focused Capricorn will likely appreciate the uniformity and symmetry of a striped dress. Never ones to follow the crowd, they may depart from stripes' nautical associations by opting for something deconstructed and asymmetric – as seen at Proenza Schouler. While it may be all-too tempting to opt for a boating shoe, a square-toe ballet flat or sneakerina style is pleasingly unexpected – perfect for a trailblazing Capricorn. Diana Ross, Sarah Jessica Parker, Celine Dion… Aries women are leading ladies by nature, with a fearless approach to most things, including fashion. She won't balk at a flippy, thigh-grazing hem, which is lucky because for SS25, designers showed exaggerated, A-line shapes that showed a lotta leg. JW Anderson's were made of leather and architected with tutu-like skirts, while Loewe's were trapeze-shaped and embellished with gaudily bright sequins. Complement the 1960s feel with a pair of space-age silver Mary Janes or ballet flats. No one will appreciate the unfettered romance of a diaphanous, ruffle-edge dress quite like this whimsical water sign. SS25, the season of the boho renaissance, is her season. She'll be wafting around in some chiffon concoction, ideally in a sugared-almond shade and by Chloé. Free People is a great destination for ruffled fancies, including bloomers, which our Piscean may wish to layer beneath a semi-sheer smock. Sensual Scorpio knows that lace-trimmed, silk nighties are far too alluring to reserve for the bedroom. Instead, she is looking to SS25 catwalks for inspiration and teaming a mere wisp of a dress with chunky wooden platforms and a vintage bag (as seen at Chloé) or something more 1960s-tinged, with knee-high socks and loafers (as decreed at Miu Miu). We are buying our slinky slips from Coutille and Reformation, and those too-lovely-for-bed nighties from Smock London, If Only If, and Vinted (search for 'vintage St. Michael').
