Trend Report
Rich earth tones dominate the current landscape, with deep chocolate leather outerwear from Retrofete and LAMARQUE styled alongside heritage checks and leopard print statements from Love Shack Fancy and @stevemadden. After-hours dressing leans into tactile opulence, pairing delicate lace-trimmed satin slips from With Jean with molten burgundy eveningwear by Norma Kamali and Shona Joy. Meanwhile, nightlife energy peaks through high-shine metallics and crystal-embellished partywear from Cult Gaia and @nadinemerabi, anchored by structured corset bodices and micro minis.
7 trends from 22 brands, drawn from 785 Instagram posts.
Texture
Rich Earth Tones: Chocolate Brown Suede & Leather Outerwear
Deep chocolate brown and tobacco leather jackets and suede coats styled with rich monochrome earth tones.
Seen at Retrofete (@retrofete), Astr The Label (@astrthelabel) and LAMARQUE (@mylamarque).
Texture
Boudoir Elegance: Sheer Lace-Trimmed Satin Slip Dresses
Silk and satin slip dresses enhanced with delicate lace trim, spaghetti straps, and sheer panels.
Seen at With Jean (@withjean), Lioness (@lioness_official) and LPA (@lpa).
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Color
Jewel-Tone Luxury: Burgundy and Merlot Evening Gowns
Floor-length evening gowns, slip dresses, and cocktail wear rendered in rich burgundy, wine red, and carnelian velvet or silk.
Seen at Norma Kamali (@normakamali), Amanda Uprichard (@amandauprichard), Shona Joy (@shonajoy) and Runaway The Label (@runawaythelabel).
Styling formula
Preppy Heritage: Plaid & Houndstooth Matching Sets
Coordinated outfits featuring heritage checks, tartan plaid, and houndstooth matching sets, cropped jackets, and mini skirts.
Seen at @nadinemerabi, Lioness (@lioness_official), Astr The Label (@astrthelabel), Beach Riot (@beachriot) and Love Shack Fancy (@loveshackfancy).
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Texture
Evening Sparkle: High-Shine Sequin & Metallic Partywear
High-shine sequin mini dresses, crystal-embellished co-ords, and metallic evening wear designed for nightlife.
Seen at Cult Gaia (@cultgaia), @nadinemerabi, @bronxbanco, @lovenookie, Significant Other (@the.significant.other) and LPA (@lpa).
Read the story: LPA's Jia Midi: Sultry Silhouettes for City Evenings
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Silhouette
Structured Edge: Corset Bodices & Micro Minis
Structured leather corset tops and bustiers paired with fitted micro mini skirts and shorts for evening styling.
Seen at Alice + Olivia (@aliceandolivia), Runaway The Label (@runawaythelabel), Camila Coelho (@camilacoelhocollection) and Love Shack Fancy (@loveshackfancy).
Texture
Wild Statement: Leopard Print Outerwear & Accessories
Bold leopard and animal prints showcased across blouses, matching sets, boots, and statement handbags.
Seen at @stevemadden, bardot (@bardot), AFRM (@shop.afrm) and Beach Riot (@beachriot).
Read the story: Leopard Luxe: Bardot's Fierce Feminine Edge
How this report is made
For each report we look at what the brands we follow posted on Instagram during the window and group looks that share a color, texture, silhouette or styling idea. A look only becomes a trend when it shows up across several posts from more than one brand.