Global fashion marketplace Depop has released its 2025 fashion trends report highlighting a cultural and sartorial shift towards The New Fundamentals in collaboration with EDITED, an AI-driven retail intelligence platform. In response to fleeting micro-trends, Depop is forecasting a return to timeless, adaptable pieces that embrace sustainability, authenticity, and individual style through the lens of personal discovery and self-expression.

The New Fundamentals:

• It marks a pivotal shift from fast, disposable fashion to durable, versatile pieces that form the foundation of personal style. This movement speaks to a broader cultural craving for sustainability, balance, and authenticity, as consumers prioritise quality over quantity and seek clothing that reflects their true identity.

This year's four key fashion themes include:

Contemporary classics:

• This trend blends Ivy League-inspired styles with countryside aesthetics, embracing tailored blazers, cable-knit sweaters, pleated skirts, and poplin shirts.
• Brands like Ralph Lauren and J.Crew are leading the way in making these styles feel fresh and modern.

Minimalist renaissance:

• This trend embraces understated elegance with clean lines, neutral tones, and timeless staples like cashmere knits and tailored coats.
• Quiet luxury prioritises quality craftsmanship over flashy logos, with brands like COS and The Row leading this minimalist movement.
• Vintage markets thrive as shoppers seek enduring, high-value pieces.

Retro sportswear:

• Drawing on ‘70s tracksuits, ‘80s windbreakers, and ‘90s athletic silhouettes, this trend fuses vintage sports aesthetics with modern workwear for a style that’s both nostalgic and functional.
• High-fashion brands like Off-White and Aimé Leon Dore are blending athletic influences with streetwear, creating a new intersection of style and sport.

Indie vanguard: Rebellion and individuality through style

• This trend reimagines the 2010s indie sleaze and hipster culture with grunge, punk, and early ‘00s influences.
• Band tees, knee-high boots, and faux fur coats reflect a DIY spirit inspired by NYC's nightlife.

For the full report, visit depop.com.