Pre-Fall ‘25 color palette: ‘Latte Dressing’ continues to trend

As reported by FashionUnited in 2023, ‘latte dressing’ began as a directional trend. At the time of the SS24 collections it was seen to be particularly popular with runway show attendees as it offered a chic alternative to black.

When designers were showing their Pre-Fall ’25 collections it became fairly clear that garments rendered in shades of brown have become ubiquitous with high-end designers, signalling that this trend is ready to hit the mainstream during the coming year.

As if by way of confirmation, Pantone announced that 2025’s ‘color of the year’ is ‘Mocha Mousse’, “a warming rich and soft brown hue that nurtures a delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee”. Here are ten looks from the pre-fall 25 season that utilize shades of brown, from chocolate to tawny.

Gucci: designer, Sabato de Sarno

Look 2: a chocolate brown cape with a horse bit closure, over a satin slit-front blouse and extra-long pants in the same color. Accessories included a silk headscarf, oval sunglasses, a hobo style bag and spectator shoes.

Chanel

Look 12: a two-piece stone washed brown leather jacket with a sheepskin collar and trims. A pencil skirt in lamé with matching leggings. Metallic boots and a handbag were included in the accessories.

Ferragamo: designer, Maximilian Davis

Look 18: a brown and cream plaid SB coat and matching midi length skirt with a brown knit tank top, brown belt, taupe tote and black strappy thong sandals.

Daniella Kallmeyer

Look 23: a light brown one-button blazer and matching pants with a bright orange scarf neck silk blouse.

Etro: designer, Marco De Vincenzo

Look 6: chocolate brown corduroy flared jeans and a blush pink top with whip stitched leather details. Accessories included a hobo handbag, oval eyewear and a charm necklace.

Stella Mccartney

Look 7: a mid-brown suede zip up jacket with ribbed cuffs and blue jeans with matching brown suede inserts. A brown woven belt and pointed toe boots finished the look.

Nanushka : designer, Sandra Sándor

Look 8: a brown leather vee-necked jacket with a hidden placket and straight legged brown pants.

Rabanne: designer, Julien Dossena

Look 3: a dark brown knit sweater with a ribbed layer and silver buttons twinned to a blue tweed skirt with matching buttons and a plaid trim. Accessories included a brown pull-on hat.

Veronica Beard

Look 4: brown brushed cotton cargo pants and a pleated multi-colored tank top. Accessories included a small brown satchel.

Lafayette 148: designer, Emily Smith

Look 6: double pleat-front wide legged pants in light brown and a cropped zip-front chestnut brown leather jacket with short wide sleeves. Cream loafers completed the look.