What We Expect to See On The Runways This Fall
If fashion can tell us who we are, what will the September shows have to say? Fashion and aesthetics can signal political beliefs, economic standing, ethnic and gender identity, and […] The post What We Expect to See On The Runways This Fall appeared first on Essence.
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By Cierra Black ·Updated August 21, 2025 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… If fashion can tell us who we are, what will the September shows have to say? Fashion and aesthetics can signal political beliefs, economic standing, ethnic and gender identity, and more. Today, these delineators have been somewhat complicated as unprecedented times muddle the bounds of politics and social codes.
Across the many predictions surfacing are themes of imagination, glamour, and nostalgia, which often signal a yearn for escapism due to unstable political and economic times. This summer saw the return of capris and polka dots, a combination that feels very 1950s-retro-dream-girl, an interesting choice during a time of regressive politics and attitudes towards women and autonomy.
Practical takes on unique shoewear have also populated the feeds, particularly in the active warmer months. Mergingsrc="https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GettyImages-2210763883-scaled.jpg" alt="What We Expect to See On The Runways This Fall" width="400" height="600" />Ralph Lauren
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There has also been a return to “classic”
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