The 10 Hottest Fashion Pieces That Turned Heads (& Likes) In 2025

Fashion and 2025 have been in a delightful collaborative play – after all, fashion was rewired with nostalgia, eccentricity, colours, and yes, CULTURE this year. And as 2025 draws to a close, here’s a recap of fashion pieces that made conversations, topped searches and shares, and signalled cultural cache.

Starting with the too-hot-to-handle Loewe Draped Series – from hand-draped leather jackets to oversized pants and tote, the success of this signature collection is unmatched! Followed by the mania of Celine Marco Flare Jeans, courtesy of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl look. Then, we had archived bag icons return with an astonishing resurgence, like Chloé Paddington and Gucci Softbit. Well, these two surely dominated searches, Instagram, and celebrity arms alike. Among other bags that ruled reel and reality, the undisputed conversation-starter was the MOSCHINO Spaghetti Bag that perfected the recipe of surreal art, so good you can almost taste it.

(L-R) Loewe Draped Jacket (Rs. 599,000), Draped Trousers (Rs. 226,000), and Draped Tote (Rs. 465,000)

Kendrick Lamar in Celine Marco Flare Jeans

Chloé Paddington Bag (Rs. 203,765) and Gucci Softbit Maxi Shoulder Bag (Rs. 327,055)

As the ease and play of soft, slouchy bag silhouettes reigned this year, one thing is sure that CHANEL 25 isn’t going anywhere – rather, it has become the cult classic for 2025. And talking about the cult following, The Row Dune Flip Flops have a distinctive love-to-hate relationship with us all, yet they surely dominated the style circuit. Yes, they are surely the most divisive shoes of the year! And the most-loved shoe that was worn by everyone on and off the gram is a tie between Miu Miu Boat Shoes and Puma Speedcat Ballet Flat.

MOSCHINO Spaghetti Bag (Price On Request) and CHANEL 25 Handbag (Price On Request)

(L-R) Miu Miu Boat Shoes (Rs. 82,606), The Row Dune Flip Flop (Rs. 74,764), and Puma Speedcat Ballet Flat (Rs. 6,999)

Lastly, the Cartier Renaissance dominated the charts all year long, marked by numerous cultural moments that were wrapped in nostalgia, celebrity influence, and virality. Case in point: Timothée Chalamet wearing 2005 Feline de Cartier Pendant Watch as bolo tie, Tank à Guichets Watch being the most-discussed release of the year, the exceptionally sold-out Cartier X V&A Museum exhibit, Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement post featuring the rare and discontinued Santos Demoiselle Watch on Swift’s hand and the launch of Love Unlimited collection which offered a modern and flexible interpretation of the classic, rigid Love bracelet. And together, this made Cartier the most coveted amongst collectors and Gen Z alike – and brought along a fanfare for the Panthère de Cartier and Santos de Cartier, besides the enduring appeal of the Tank & Baignoire.

(L-R)  Timothée Chalamet in a 2005 Feline de Cartier Pendant Watch, Cartier Santos Demoiselle Watch worn by Taylor Swift in her engagement announcement, and Jacob Elordi for the Cartier Love Unlimited Campaign

(L-R) Panthère de Cartier, Cartier Tank à Guichets, and Santos de Cartier Watches

From the return of archived icons to flip-flop frenzy and Loewe’s draped cult, 2025 proved fashion’s greatest hits are the ones that mix a dash of the unexpected with eccentric joy – who knew a simple sandal or spaghetti look-alike bag could spark such delight and drama? Here’s to carrying that playful spirit into the next year!

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