We recently went to New York City to do the buying for women’s clothing and accessories for next Spring and Summer. It’s a 4 day whirlwind of appointments with our brands, attending various fashion shows, and getting in our 30,000 steps a day. Overall, the Spring/Summer collection for 2025 looks fantastic. I could talk for hours about the amazing pieces we saw, but here are some quick highlights from the trip.
1. Colorful footwear
Dorothy was Right - Color on your feet is hot for next Spring. Dorothy had it right with those ruby red slippers of hers. We saw deep fuschia, sunny yellow, and all 50 shades of green make an appearance in footwear. So let your feet be that pop of color your outfit needs in 2025!
2. " Bra-ability"
Bra-ability Should be a Word - I am constantly asking my sales reps, “but, can you wear a bra with this?” It’s an important thing to know, especially with the warmer weather styles. Cut-outs, deep V-necks, spaghetti straps… there are a lot of items that make wearing a bra challenging. So we coined a new term this season, and it’s “bra-ability”. Use it in a sentence like this “Hey, with the deep plunging back on this dress, what’s the bra-ability on that? I’m guessing just nipple covers.”
3. Green is the Color of the Season
Spring has me Green with Envy - If you hate the color green, then don’t read on. Green, in particular that sage/celery type of green, is everywhere. It’s that lovely shade that almost borders on a neutral, so don’t fear! With that said, if you see any sage/moss/ celery green on the racks now for Fall, grab it up, as it will still be trending in 2025.
4. Polo Shirts Are Making a Comeback
Marco! Polo! - The polo shirt is making a comeback. Well, was it ever really out of style? Anyways, the preppy polo showed up in many collections - we bought into the knit versions and also tried some preppier polo shirt/skirt combos.
5. Grandma-Chic
Raid Your Grandma’s Closet - You know all those pieces that look so time consuming to construct? Like jacquard and embroidery and tailored items with lace details? Well, they are all strong for SS25. People are referring to this style as “Grandma Chic”, which whatever you call it, I’m digging it!
6. Little Jacket, Big Bag
Get a Little Jacket and Big Bag - Micro bags and way-oversized jackets are on the way out. Well, maybe this isn’t 100% true, but it’s the trend I was seeing from my brands. Get yourself a ridiculous cute little jacket, maybe one that can fit into your ridiculously big bag!
7. Denim is Taking Over the World.
I saw ALL cuts of denim for 2025 and denim being done in every way. Denim tops, denim skirts, denim bags, grey denim, ripped denim, leather jackets that are made to look like denim… the list goes on. For denim bottoms, this is something I’d say is a MUST TRY ON IN PERSON item. And go with what you like, since it all seems to be on trend.
Spring May Feel Far, But Fashion’s Always Ahead
While we're just getting cozy in our fall favorites, fashion is always a season ahead! These exciting trends for Spring/Summer 2025 will be here before you know it. Now’s the perfect time to keep an eye on what’s coming next, so you can be ready to refresh your wardrobe when warmer days roll around.
In the meantime, stop by our boutique in Stowe, Vermont, or explore our online collection to find fall pieces that will seamlessly transition into next season’s looks. Stay ahead of the curve with us at Archery Close!