2025 became fashion’s year of upheaval,with creative director exits and appointments dominating headlines, nearly every major house saw a leadership change.
For his label’s 25th anniversary, Sabyasachi Mukherjee recreated the Kolkata of his childhood in a grand set, with Deepika Padukone and Christy Turlington on the ramp.
The unexpected winner of the night’s performance were his Celine flared jeans, which sold out immediately and set up jeans to be one of the most talked about fashion topics in 2025.
From Pedro Pascal wearing them on red carpets to magazines featuring entire photoshoots around them, these prints quickly became the t-shirt of the year.
Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut dressed head to toe in Sabyasachi, sending the internet into a frenzy with his suave take on the Black Dandyism theme.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh brought undivided Punjab to the Met Gala, stepping out in an ivory-gold Prabal Gurung sherwani with the iconic Patiala necklace, topping best-dressed lists.
Cute to some, demonic to others, Popmart’s grinning collectible hijacked fashion feeds, becoming 2025's most divisive accessory.
From viral short shorts and ‘slutty little glasses’ at Jurassic World promos to being crowned Sexiest Man of the Year, 2025 was peak Jonathan Bailey fashion dominance.
In 2025, online racism against Indians surged, yet fashion was obsessed with India. Pharrell celebrated it at Louis Vuitton, while Prada faced backlash over Kolhapuri chappals without credit.
Few actors enjoyed Colman Domingo’s level of fashion recognition in 2025. From hosting the Met Gala to the British Fashion Awards, he consistently pushed bold, personal style.
Manish Malhotra returned to India Couture Week after 5 years with a signature spectacle: part runway, part party, celebrating his Bollywood legacy and debuting a new collection opened by Alessandra Ambrosio.
Giorgio Armani revolutionised menswear by softening the suit, defining 80s power dressing and red carpets alike. He passed away in Milan on September 4, 2025.
As Gen Z became luxury’s new audience, brands tapped nostalgia to sell community. From Bottega’s Jenga to Ralph Lauren’s tic-tac-toe, 2025 saw adults buying childhood joy.
Jacob Elordi stayed in fashion headlines all year, whether promoting Frankenstein or not. From sharp Bottega Veneta suits to his endless bag rotation, he never missed.
Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme promotions became a full-blown pop culture moment, viral jackets, orange everywhere, and marketing chaos flirting with Barbie-level dominance.