The Most Wearable Looks From Spring Summer 2025

The world of fashion never stops. Every February and September, the world’s biggest style cities host editors, celebrities, influencers and hangers on for a series of shows and presentations. This September was no different. New York kicked things off, as it usually does, with London, Milan and Paris following suit. The biggest stars, from Asap Rocky to Kate Moss, took in shows from designers including Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Emporio Armani and Burberry. 

The September and February shows focus mainly on womenswear, but as is usually the case, an array of menswear is often premiered too. Much of what is shown at fashion week isn’t particularly relatable to everyday life though. The majority of the clothes paraded down the runways are exercises in creativity, but they’re not exactly wearable. Many of the trends shown hint at what the fashion crowd will be wearing in the year to follow, but they are just that, trends. Incorporating the odd fashion flourish can work, but for most people, following trends slavishly is unwise, both from a style and financial perspective. Instead, these more wearable, but less headline-worthy looks, might be up your street. 

If in doubt, go Ralph 

If you’re ever in need of style inspiration, simply walk into a Ralph Lauren store. The brand’s flagship London store in Bond Street for example, has the best window displays of any shop in town. Walk in and you’re met with dark wooden panelled walls, tastefully curated artwork and some of the best dressed mannequins you’ll find anywhere. The brand’s Double RL shop in Newburgh Street has a more vintage aesthetic, in keeping with the sub-brand, but the same is true. Belted field jackets, perfect leather bombers and military green cargo pants are often combined effortlessly. There’s usually a Harley Davidson outside for good measure. 

The brand’s SS25 show in New York tapped into the preppy vein of the brand. Taking place in the Hamptons, there were softly structured, off-white linen suits from the wardrobe of Jay Gatsby. A fringed suede jacket was combined with pleated trousers, a tucked-in T-shirt and leather fisherman sandals. Cashmere jumpers were tied nonchalantly over the shoulders, while crisp chalk stripe, double-breasted suits meant business. The whole show was an exercise in refinement and easy, classic style, and was befitting of the man and the brand that has defined Americana for decades. 

Double-breasted 

Tailoring was well represented across the board at the spring summer ‘25 shows, with a number of fashion houses returning to the suit. Double-breasted jackets, in particular, were of note, and Saint Laurent paraded a series of double-breasted styles down its runway. Indeed, a low-buttoning 6x1 block was used almost exclusively for its smarter looks, with an array of fabric choices and colours. The jacket featured exaggerated proportions, with large, extended and padded shoulders, sweeping peak lapels, oversized flap pockets and a boxy chest and waist. Its cut goes against the rules of traditional tailoring, but the various ways in which it was styled shows the DB’s versatility. 

Emporio Armani, too, showed a reverence for the double-breasted jacket. The Italian house designed a few differing takes. There was a half-DB which buttoned across with a single button, cut in a lightweight grey check fabric. A 6x1, shawl collar DB came with soft shoulders, pleated trousers and a textured, silk-like fabric, while a boxy cut 4x1, peak lapelled DB combined a flowy, silky wool with wide leg trousers and tassel loafers. 

Tonal layering 

Layering is more associated with autumn and winter, but the spring summer shows demonstrated the season’s potential for warm weather layers. Specifically, a series of tonal layered looks got us thinking. Following its re-branding a couple of years ago, Boss has been pushing some classic looks of late, and its SS25 show was no exception. There were a number of tonal combinations that were part tailored, part rugged and particularly wearable. 

Neutral shades featured often, with light and dark brown partnered with stone and khaki. A lightweight brown duster jacket was worn over a light khaki, unstructured suit for instance. There was an all grey, worker shirt and pleated shorts look with a cross body duffle bag that had slight mid-century explorer vibes. Tonal separates finished things off, with a stone blue, shawl lapel dinner jacket combining with navy blue trousers and blue cravat. Tod’s went tonal in its own way. A long brown coat was featured with matching trousers and light brown knitwear. A navy trench coat partnered with navy trousers, while a stone raincoat combined with matching drawstring trousers. Summer is often a time to experiment with bold colour, but there’s always a place for more muted tones. 

Long, light outerwear 

Spring and summer aren’t seasons typically associated with outerwear. But depending on your climate, light, waterproof jackets tend to come in handy. This is presumably the thought behind a few of Bottega Veneta and Burberry’s looks. The former opted for a series of light, long and breezy raincoats. There was a crumpled take on the classic mac, finished with a button through front and adjustable cuffs. An oversized version followed, coming with raglan shoulders and a huge, billowing fit. Best of all was the final offering, which was cut in a textured fabric and came with dropped shoulders, slanted side pockets and a boxy cut, giving it a more minimal feel. 

Meanwhile at Burberry there was an update on the house’s own raincoat, which has come to define the brand over the decades. It had a belted waist as well as exposed buttons, raglan shoulders and a generous collar. There was also a non-belted version finished in steel blue, combined with a striped shirt and black waxed trousers. Easy to wear and adaptable whether worn over tailoring or casualwear, the classic raincoat might be the item your spring summer wardrobe was missing all along. 

Featured Image: Giorgio Armani Fall 1988 Fashion Runway Rehearsal, Getty Images.