Spotted in collections from Victoria Beckham, Chet Lo and more. Every fashion week season, we’re exposed to new collaborations, collections and most importantly: new trends. The Spring/Summer 2025 season so far has teased a couple of styles and hues that we’re certain will become a bigger part of our future wardrobes, one of which is a vibrant shade of electric blue. First spotted in New York courtesy of Christian Cowan, the striking hue made its way to London at Chet Lo‘s SS25, appearing on sheer dresses, two-piece sets and even in models’ hair. Next, we saw the color transform into a rich, silky texture at Ahluwalia, followed by appearing on sculptural designs by emerging designer Tolu Coker.  As with all fashion trends, it’s not the first time the bold shade has featured on the runway,...

“It is everywhere: inside our homes, our soil, our water bottles — within our very own mortal forms,” Natasha Zinko shares of her Spring/Summer 2025 collection dubbed “PLASTIC.” This season, in fashion collections across London, Milan and Paris, the use of plastic emerged as a bold, satirical statement, playing on the juxtaposition of luxury and everyday materials. Brands, including Sportmax, Mugler and Bottega Veneta, embraced plastic as a symbol of irony, challenging traditional notions of luxury by incorporating a material often associated with disposability. Plastic’s uptick in luxury fashion intersects with the sheer dressing trend which dominated Spring/Summer 2024 collections. As a clear and often glossy material, plastic creates a visual dialogue between exposure and concealment, much like sheer fabrics such as tulle and mesh. This transparency plays into fashion’s current interest of revealing what is typically hidden, whether...

To the dismay of brands seeking to break free from the crowd, birds of a feather do, indeed, flock together. Perhaps inspired by the dazzling costumes in popular period dramas such as Bridgerton and The Gilded Age, designers this season migrated en masse toward plumage. This is, of course, not the first time we’ve witnessed a surfeit of avian finery—feathers have always had pride of place for high-wattage occasions, whether it be the haute couture collections in Paris, the streets of Rio during Carnaval, or the main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Feathers, in all of their diversity, are organic, architectural marvels made of keratin—the same protein found in human hair. They were treated as sacred forms of adornment in various indigenous cultures before they...

What happens when cool people meet up and hang out? Before social media became the de facto language of mass culture, the only way to understand the scenes defining a city was to find them in its bars, parties, and cafés. (Not in its offices, though, even if some of the scene-builders held day jobs.) Staking out these spaces is the best way to estimate the gap between youth culture as it’s captured and metabolized via mainstream social media trends and commentary—the Bravoification of subculture and trend forecasting, if you will—and the on-the-ground realities for the young and creative of today’s New York. This is a snapshot of 11 individuals who are making 2024 more interesting. They’re not offline by any...

Love is about peace, familiarity, balance—and having enough room in the closet for two. Who could make a more considerate shopping recommendation to you than the dedicated team that devotes their days to making your wardrobe dreams come true? Here’s a look at the top picks of the fall season, from the hearts of SSENSE employees to your shopping cart. Featured In This Image: JACQUEMUS jacket. Featured In Top Image: Comme des Garçons sneakers. Christian Dawaf, brand development specialist Favorite item: JACQUEMUS Black La Casa ‘Le bomber Bordo’ Bomber Jacket Looks so cozy but with a bit of attitude. I love the button details and the shoulder-spread collar. This, to me, is one of those pieces that you can’t really find anywhere else. I’d style it with...

With the chill in the air comes a romantically somber, contemplative mood that has you in your emotions. Dress for the occasion with argyle sweaters that call back to the golden days, when emo was an emerging sound in the world of alternative rock and before it became a punchline. This fall, there’s nothing wrong with feeling your feelings (and then singing about them). Featured In This Image: Filippa K coat, Marni sweater, AMI Paris sweater, Marni vest, OPEN YY hoodie, rag & bone bag, Converse sneakers, and Nicole Saldaña loafers. Featured In Top Image: Magliano cardigan. Channel your dark academia mood board by adding a layer of argyle to your autumn outfits. Pair your sweaters and vests with a versatile car coat like the Taupe Cotton Gabardine Car Coat by...