Vintage fashion isn’t going anywhere in 2025, as a growing number of celebrities (and us normies!) embrace the power of second-hand on the red carpet and beyond. But while brands like John Galliano, Versace and Chanel – particularly from the ’90s – have historically dominated, expect to see A-listers looking to other designers, and decades, to make a splash moving forward.
“We’ve seen a lot of ’90s and Y2K, and I don’t necessarily think that will go away,” Brynn Jones, founder of Aralda Vintage, tells Vogue. “[But] I do feel that an appetite for something new within the old is arising.” One of a Kind Archive’s Jefferson Ihenacho agrees: “With vintage pieces from major fashion houses becoming more mainstream, people will likely gravitate towards unique, under-the-radar finds that feel more personal and exclusive.”
Want to know where the resale market is heading next? Below, the experts predict the biggest vintage trends of 2025.
It’s Lacroix, sweetie!
When Rihanna made a surprise appearance at the Fashion Awards in a teal minidress and matching hat from Christian Lacroix’s autumn/winter 2002 couture collection, there was always going to be a surge of interest in the French designer’s archive. “It’s no surprise that archive Lacroix is having a moment – his couture pieces are unrivalled in quality and decadence, making them perfect for today’s red carpet,” Ihenacho notes. Expect to see more of the designer’s theatrical creations on the red carpet as awards season rolls round.
Hollywood glamour is back
While the ’90s have been all the rage on the red carpet in recent years, 2025 could mark a return to old Hollywood glamour. “We’re seeing 1940s silhouettes start to trickle into our request moodboards – think beadwork on dresses and feather embellishments,” Tab Vintage’s Alexis Novak says. Could we see another Kim Kardashian-esque Marilyn Monroe moment on the red carpet? Only time will tell.
An Armani year
Vintage Armani is becoming increasingly popular on the red carpet – in part because the Italian fashion house is often willing to open up its vaults. As the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, we predict that longtime fans such as Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow and Isabelle Huppert will be spotted in his archival designs next year. “His archive feels as relevant as ever – clean lines, luxurious fabrics, and impeccable tailoring never go out of style,” say The RealList’s Alex Cohen and Grant Ellis.
Relive the Noughties
Those of us who lived through it may have mixed feelings about the return of Noughties fashion – but it’s happening nonetheless. “With the indie sleaze renaissance, I foresee people revisiting the hits from the Aughts,” Jones predicts, noting that designs from Nicolas Ghesquière’s Balenciaga era and “anything Phoebe Philo” are likely to be highly coveted.
No-label is the newest flex
Trophy vintage has been the ultimate status symbol in recent years – but as Angelina Jolie proved at the Governors Awards last month, unmarked vintage is the newest red-carpet flex. “The reason why I started collecting vintage over 25 years ago was to wear a special, one-of-a-kind piece of fashion to an event and know I would be the only one in the room [wearing it],” says The Kit Vintage’s Robyn Goldberg, who sourced Jolie’s dress.
Working hard, or hardly working
The likes of Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber have been leading the way when it comes to nine-to-five dressing, by way of ’90s John Galliano and Versace. The corporate drag trend is set to continue into 2025. “We expect to see many women playing with menswear-inspired pieces for an oversized look, pulling directly from the menswear lines or choosing classic vintage pant and skirt suits,” Cohen and Ellis say.
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Yee-haw to authentic Western gear
Twenty-twenty-four was the year that Bella Hadid officially entered horse-girl mode – and where Bella leads, the rest of us tend to follow. That’s why authentic vintage Western gear is set to rear its head in 2025. “Towards the second half of 2024, we saw the rise of Western style, and I believe that is definitely here to stay,” notes Anita Todorova, founder of Opulent Addict. “Requests for leather, suede, and fringe pieces continue to come in.”
