For Autumn/Winter 2025, the modern prep aesthetic redefines classic collegiate style with a fresh and layered approach.
Silhouettes are relaxed yet polished. Oversized blazers, pleated skirts, and wide-leg trousers shape outfits that balance volume and elegance. Rich fabrics like wool, tweed, and brushed knits add warmth and texture, bringing comfort without sacrificing sophistication.
The color palette leans into earthy neutrals—mocha, camel, forest green—enhanced by deeper tones like burgundy and navy. Classic patterns such as plaid, tartan, and argyle are reimagined in unexpected scales and combinations, injecting energy into traditional motifs.
Designers this season reinterpret the prep aesthetic in bold and surprising ways. On the runway at Miu Miu, spectacles become unlikely It accessories. Bally pairs sharp tailoring with cozy knitwear, striking a refined balance between structure and softness. At N°21, the look turns rebellious, blending bourgeois codes with candy hues and glitzy sequins. The result is polished yet undone—classic, with a subversive edge.
Accessories add subtle impact. Structured belts, vintage-style leather bags, and layered scarves bring personality without overpowering the look. Modern prep encourages creative layering, mixing proportions and textures to achieve a style that feels effortless yet intentional.
More than a revival, modern prep for AW25 is a reinvention. It takes the confidence of tradition and reshapes it for today’s wardrobe—polished but never stiff, nostalgic yet forward-looking.
Ready to make the trend your own? A personal stylist can help you translate it into a wardrobe that feels fresh, effortless, and uniquely you.
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