Carla Gem Buyo

Metro's Best Of 2025: The Most-Talked-About Fashion Moments From Around The World

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<p>2025 marked a major shift in fashion. From Jonathan Anderson and Matthieu Blazy resetting the codes of Dior and Chanel, to Demna’s tightly controlled vision for Gucci, the industry proved that authorship still matters. At the same time, moments of collective experience—Paris Fashion Week watch parties, the Met Gala grounded in Black dandyism, the spectacle-driven tour by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s new look for her new album—reshaped how fashion communicates meaning at scale. Add to that the end of defining eras, from Anna Wintour’s reign in Vogue and the death of Giorgio Armani, 2025 emerges not as a year of trends, but of transition. </p><div><br/></div><p>Below, take a look at the global fashion moments that defined 2025. </p><div><br/></div><p>1. <strong>Jonathan Anderson at Dior</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17661395044694.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut marked a recalibration of French luxury through an intellectual, contemporary lens. So far he presented two collections this year, one for men’s and one for women’s. Many are already looking forward to his Haute Couture collection this year! </p><div><br/></div><p>2. <strong>Matthieu Blazy at Chanel</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766139567531CHANEL.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Matthieu Blazy’s first Chanel collection quietly dismantled expectations, favoring both restraint and spectacle. His focus on construction, fabric intelligence, and lived-in luxury suggested a future Chanel grounded in material excellence rather than iconography alone. </p><div><br/></div><p>3. <strong>Gucci “The Tiger” by Demna Gvasalia</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766139790651Screen Shot 2025-12-19 at 6.22.59 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Demna’s Gucci debut, titled The Tiger, reframed the house through control. The collection, together with the film, established a sharper, more political Gucci—one that acknowledged its past while refusing sentimentality. The film stars award-winning actors Demi Moore, Edward Norton, Elliot Page, and more.</p><div><br/></div><p>4. <strong>Paris Fashion Week Watch Parties</strong></p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766139895771PFW Watch Party.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong></div><p>Paris Fashion Week became a global, communal experience as watch parties proliferated across cities and platforms. Fashion shows were no longer confined to front rows but consumed collectively, cementing runway culture as participatory rather than exclusive. The watch parties were organized by content creator and fashion commentator @ly.as.</p><div><br/></div><p>5. <strong>The Death of Giorgio Armani</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140031031GIORGIO ARMANI.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>The passing of Giorgio Armani marked the end of one of an era. An archetype of Italian style and elegance, Giorgio’s minimal design philosophy not only turned Armani into a household name, but helped establish Milan as one of the world’s fashion capitals. His namesake company honored his death during the brand’s 50th anniversary and fashion show this year. </p><div><br/></div><p>6. <strong>The Met Gala and the Return of Dandyism</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140063169MET GALA.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>This year’s Met Gala theme celebrated the profound influence of Black dandyism in fashion. A tribute to the elegance, resistance, and self-expression, the theme sparked deeply personal and visually stunning interpretations from the biggest stars. Metro’s Best dressed included Zoë Saldaña, Lisa of BLACKPINK, and Lupita Nyong’o. </p><div><br/></div><p>7. <strong>Anna Wintour Steps Down from Vogue</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140131471wintourworld_1757626941_3719566836829930112_4139756502.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>After nearly four decades in Vogue, Anna Wintour stepped down this year as the Editor-in-Chief of U.S. Vogue. She’s succeeded by Chloe Malle, an American-French fashion journalist who took on the role of Head of Editorial Content. </p><div><br/></div><p>8. <strong><em>The Devil Wears Prada 2</em> Teaser</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140157392TDWP.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>The teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 reignited arguably fashion’s most influential film. Its most immediate impact was the renewed dominance of Valentino Rockstuds, signaling how film continues to shape desire faster than runways.</p><div><br/></div><p>9. <strong><em>Wicked: For Good </em>Press Tour</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140183109WICKED.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo subtly recalibrated their style direction during the Wicked: For Good press tour. Moving away from costumed references, their looks embraced sharper silhouettes and editorial intent, signaling a different chapter of the film.</p><div><br/></div><p>10. <strong>Victoria’s Secret Runway Show 2025</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140479010Screen Shot 2025-12-19 at 6.30.26 PM.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Victoria’s Secret staged yet another high-octane runway show this year. The brand followed last year’s comeback show with an even bigger production. Highlights included a pregnant Jasmine Tookes opening the show, the original Angels including Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio in back to back looks, and new generation Angels Gigi and Bella Hadid, Alex Consani, Ashley Graham, and more. </p><div><br/></div><p>11. <strong>Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Wardrobe</strong></p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140704150BANNERS (43).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour was a spectacle of country-western aesthetics and custom high fashion looks.  Styled by Shiona Turini, the tour&#x27;s wardrobe featured an array of custom ensembles from renowned fashion houses such as Mugler, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli, Loewe, and more. </p><div><br/></div><p>12. <strong>Taylor Swift&#x27;s Showgirl Era</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140738050taylor.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Taylor Swift made her most glamorous and theatrical statement yet with her album “The Life of a Showgirl.” Sequins, high-gloss silhouettes, and performance-driven dressing reinforced her command in storytelling.</p><div><br/></div><p>13. <strong>Meta Ray-Ban</strong></p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140755810Screen Shot 2025-12-19 at 6.31.22 PM.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>Meta and Ray-Ban teamed up again this year by unveiling the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses which features built-in display, gesture controls, and ultra-clear video capture. Among the celebrities spotted with the new Meta Ray-Bans were Doja Cat, Maluma, and Chris Hemsworth.</p><div><br/></div><p>14. <strong>Sneakerinas</strong></p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766140775170sneakerina.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>The sneaker-ballet hybrid became the year’s most polarizing footwear trend. Equal parts practicality and softness, sneakerinas captured fashion’s ongoing negotiation between comfort and elegance. </p><div><br/></div><p>15. <strong>Butter Yellow</strong></p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17661407910705.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></strong><br/></div><p>Butter yellow emerged as the season’s defining neutral. Neither nostalgic nor saccharine, the shade offered warmth without sentiment, appearing across tailoring, eveningwear, and accessories with authority. </p>

<p>From bold creative leadership, shared cultural moments, and the end of major eras, these are the moments that shaped the year.</p>

From bold creative leadership, shared cultural moments, and the end of major eras, these are the moments that shaped the year.

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