Your year-end wrap-up deserves a standout look. These styles bring the right mix of sophistication and statement, perfect for making an impression. Think subtle sparkles and power pieces that have you ready to shine when the lights go down.
Washed Up Treasures: SS25 Trend Edit
This season, fashion dives into the deep with shimmering surfaces, shell-studded details, and hues pulled straight from the ocean floor. The SS25 runways were awash with aquatic inspiration—whether through the mythical pull of mermaidcore, the raw beauty of fisherman aesthetics, or the luminous shimmer of bio-synthetic textures. From sleek partywear to statement jewellery, these trends are perfect for event dressing with an otherworldly edge.
The Siren's Call: Liquid Silhouettes & Ethereal Drapery
Designers like Di Petsa, Dreaming Eli, and Fendi tapped into a modern mermaid fantasy—draping fabrics that clung like wet silk and shimmering materials that mimicked the ocean's light play.
For event dressing, think draped gowns, sheer overlays, and metallic mesh that echo the movement of water. Whether you're slipping into a barely-there slip dress or a structured yet fluid maxi, these pieces are made for turning heads at summer soirées and rooftop parties.
Treasure Trove: Oceanic Embellishments
From Etro's mermaid and octopus prints to Isabel Marant's puka shell necklaces , designers leaned into a shipwrecked glam aesthetic. Accessories took a maximalist turn with oversized wooden beads at Saint Laurent and imperfect baroque pearls at Schiaparelli , adding an organic, hand-collected feel to high fashion.
Perfect for a wedding guest look or an elevated holiday outfit, seashell-shaped bags, beaded details, and oceanic motifs bring a touch of wanderlust to your wardrobe. Pair them with breezy linen, liquid satins, or crochet textures for a beach-to-ballroom effect.
Fisherman's Tale: Netting, Knits & Coastal Cool
For those leaning toward earthy textures and functional chic , the fisherman aesthetic is SS25's answer to relaxed event dressing. Jean Paul Gaultier sent models down the runway with wet-look hair and netted masks , while Pinterest predicts an explosion of maritime-inspired pieces—fisherman sandals, cable-knit sweaters, raincoats, and fish-shaped bags.
If your calendar is packed with city weddings, intimate garden parties, or rooftop drinks, mix structured tailoring with soft knits and woven accessories for a grounded, effortless take on the trend.
