Biggest Fashion Moments Of 2025

Some fashion moments we hope to leave behind, and others we look forward to carrying into 2026.

Tanya Savkoor
Dec 18, 2025, 08:10 PM

Labubus

The mega-expensive Chinese collectables went from being a status symbol to one of the year's most hyped accessories, before fading with "demonic" allegations.

Matcha Became Fashion

So many people curated outfits that colour-coordinate with matcha, more times than they would like to admit. A to-go cup of matcha became the most stylish accessory of the year.

Indian Baddies At Tyla's Concert

A video of Indian influencers and models at the Tyla concert in Mumbai has got the whole world turning heads. Apparently, it is news to some that India has beautiful, fashionable women.

Prada's Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada faced backlash for replicating India's Kolhapuri chappal without clear attribution. The ordeal ended with a collab deal between the Italian giant and artisans in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Desi Cultural Reclamation

From Madras checks to mirror embroidery, the Prada-Kolhapuri ordeal opened a new dialogue on the West's adoption of South Asian cultural symbols.

The Great Jenetics Battle That Brought the Boys To The Yard

So apparently, Sydney Sweeney threw shade at people of colour with an American Eagle ad, and global girl group Katseye hit back at them with a GAP ad..... This was one of those "unemployed friend on a Thursday" kinda debates.

Desi Fashion Stuns Global Red Carpets

Indian celebrities not only walked international red carpets like Met Gala and Cannes, but they also proudly flaunted desi craftsmanship with their carefully curated outfits.

The Sindoor That Apparently Said It All Without Saying A Word

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sported a bold streak of sindoor at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, allegedly showing her support for Operation Sindoor amid Indo-Pak tensions, as well as shutting down divorce rumours.

Charms

Charms on bags, charms on phones, charms EVERYWHERE! This trend had us walking around town sounding like windchimes.

Anna Wintour Retires, Chloe Malle Takes Over American Vogue

Iconic fashion journalist Anna Wintour retired from her position as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years. 35-year-old Chloe Malle replaced her.