Beloved in the Seventies and Eighties, leggings return for Autumn Winter 2025 with a renewed sense of confidence. No longer relegated to the gym or the yoga studio, this season they step gracefully into the world of high fashion — redefined with sleek sophistication and modern polish.
Once the uniform of off-duty models and early-2010s street style, leggings are reclaiming their place in the everyday wardrobe. Perfect for a relaxed lunch when styled with an oversized blazer, they now carry enough presence to hold their own at an evening engagement. What was once unthinkable — leggings at a refined dinner — is exactly the kind of rule modern designers are challenging this season.
Designers across the runways are reimagining the sporty staple, with Balmain leading the charge — updating elegant stretch leggings tailored to perfection, designed to be layered beneath oversized knits and paired with over-the-knee boots. Atlein, meanwhile, elevates the silhouette from casualwear to considered chic, reviving the stirrup legging and spotlighting the timeless black version with structured, business-casual appeal.
In essence, it’s time to forget what you once thought about leggings. With the designers’ seal of approval, they’ve become a legitimate player in the luxury wardrobe. So, let your dress take the night off and step out in the season’s most unexpectedly sophisticated staple — the luxurious legging.
Photo Source: Launchmetrics.com/spotlight