The Trends, Colors and Styles That Dominated Wardrobes in 2025

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Simbarashe ChaDecember 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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In December 2025, Style Outside published a visual column exploring global street style trends of the year. Photographer Simbarashe Cha documented recurring fashion motifs across seven cities on three continents. The article highlights three dominant trends: saturated color, distinctive denim, and sharp tailoring. Vibrant clothing in every color of the rainbow was a common sight. Denim remained a popular staple, creatively styled in numerous ways. Tailored suit jackets and pants, worn together or separately, also emerged as a key trend, reflecting a desire to dress up. The images showcase how individuals around the world embraced these styles in diverse and exciting ways.

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