Quiet Luxury Is Out & Statement Fashion Is Back in 2025

Minimalism had its moment, but 2025 is ushering in a bold new era. Say goodbye to beige and “stealth wealth” statement fashion is back, and it’s louder, brighter, and unapologetically fun.

The quiet luxury wave ruled the runways in 2023 and 2024, thanks to shows like Succession and an obsession with looking “rich without trying.” But Gen Z, fashion’s loudest tastemakers, have had enough of the basics. This year, it’s all about expressing personality through fashion, not hiding behind monochrome cashmere.

Think oversized metallic coats, wild prints, dramatic silhouettes, fringe, feathers, and a revival of 2000s-era maximalism. Fashion houses like Schiaparelli, Loewe, and Collina Strada are leading the charge, while fast-fashion brands are rushing to keep up. Even old-school glam is getting a reboot with rhinestones, corsets, and visible logos making a bold return.

Why the shift? Cultural mood plays a huge role. After years of minimalism, global uncertainty, and pandemic-era loungewear, consumers are craving joy, fun, and flair. Fashion is becoming a form of escapism again—a way to turn heads and feel alive.

Social media is driving the trend too. TikTok fashion creators are leaning into hyper-individuality, mixing vintage finds with luxury pieces and creating fits that scream “main character energy.” Hashtags like #dopaminestyle and #weirdgirlcore are trending daily, proving that people want to feel something when they get dressed.

Even the business of fashion is changing. Brands that were once known for muted tones (hello, Bottega Veneta) are experimenting with bolder color palettes and experimental shapes. Accessories are oversized, textures are layered, and “clashing” is now a style move, not a faux pas.

And this isn’t just high fashion it’s everywhere. Street style at recent fashion weeks showed influencers rocking cowboy boots with sequin skirts, neon bags with denim-on-denim, and glitter eyeshadow in broad daylight. Anything goes, as long as it feels bold and true to you.

The verdict? Quiet luxury may be chic, but bold fashion is fun and in 2025, that’s what we’re dressing for.