Atlanta, GA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Forecast by ANDMORE In-House Fashion Office
ATLANTA – September 13, 2024 – ANDMORE℠ Fashion Director, Morgan Ramage, has unveiled the Spring/Summer 2025 trend report, offering retailers key insights into the season’s colors, prints, essential apparel items, footwear and accessories. The October edition of Atlanta Apparel will mark the season kickoff, running from October 15 – 18, 2024, at AmericasMart Atlanta, with continued displays of Spring/Summer 2025 styles throughout ANDMORE’s February editions of Atlanta Apparel and Las Vegas Apparel.
"As we look ahead to Spring/Summer 2025, the mood is one of renewal and forward-thinking optimism," said Morgan Ramage, ANDMORE Fashion and Events Director. "Our trend report reflects this spirit, capturing the vibrant energy and evolving tastes of the season, from dynamic color choices to innovative designs. Atlanta Apparel is a hub for fashion expertise, with interpretations specifically relevant to the market’s primarily Southeastern buying audience."
LEFT: Dress: French Connection; Jewelry: Yochi; Sunglasses: FREYRS
MIDDLE: Top: UnCommon Fashion; Skirt: Therapy w/Lisa Adams; Earrings: Brianna Cannon; Bag: Jen & Co.; Shoes: Diba True
RIGHT: Top: Reeves & Co.; Skirt: French Connection; Necklace: Yochi; Earrings: Brianna Cannon; Belt and bag: Lori Veith; Scarf: CX2 Showroom
Apparel Trends for Spring/Summer 2025: This season emphasizes a blend of retro styles and modern silhouettes. Elongated vests offer a versatile layering piece, while retro-inspired t-shirts bring a touch of nostalgia. Crochet dresses continue to make a statement, adding texture and a handmade feel. Volume maxi dresses are also key, offering both drama and comfort with their flowing designs that move effortlessly from day to night. Additionally, all styles of denim are popular head-to-toe, as are oversized silhouettes and sheer fabrications that provide fresh takes on layering.
Key Colors and Prints: The color palette this season ranges from dusted pastels to tinted dark tones, creating a sense of calm and balance. These hues pair with simple designs that reflect a serene aesthetic. In prints, expect to see both bold and subtle patterns, with influences ranging from nature-inspired motifs to geometric shapes, reinforcing the season's theme of tranquility and understated elegance.
Footwear and Accessories: Footwear trends focus on both comfort and standout style. Pointed sandals and penny loafers offer a sleek, minimalist look, while maximal gladiators and retro runners bring an element of boldness. Accessories this season lean toward statement pieces: bold cuff bracelets, beaded necklaces and minimalist bags complement a range of looks, from casual chic to refined elegance.
LEFT: Set: Reeves & Co.; Bag: The Luxury Bee; Shoes: Diba True; Sunglasses: FREYRS; Scarf: German Fuentes
MIDDLE: Dress: Soleil; Bag: The Luxury Bee; Jewelry: Yochi
RIGHT: Top: Reeves & Co.; Skirt: Milio Milano; Belt: Lori Veith; Jewelry: Yochi; Bag: German Fuentes
The ANDMORE fashion office curates semi-annual trend themes that are tailored for Atlanta Apparel's specific audience, utilizing notes from trend forecast network, WGSN. To view the full Spring/Summer 2025 trend report, visit https://www.atlanta-apparel.com/The-Best-Of/Trends.
The next edition of Atlanta Apparel runs October 15 – 18, 2024 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The next edition of Las Vegas Apparel runs February 9 – 12 at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information on the markets, visit https://www.atlanta-apparel.com and https://lasvegas-apparel.com/.
About Atlanta Apparel: ANDMORE’s five Atlanta Apparel markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, women’s modern, shoes, fashion accessories and more, plus specialty categories such as children’s and plus-size at AmericasMart Atlanta. Atlanta Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE. For more information, visit Atlanta-Apparel.com.
About Las Vegas Apparel: Las Vegas Apparel – Las Vegas Apparel’s West Coast fashion sourcing market – adds a curated mix of young contemporary apparel and accessories to Las Vegas Fashion Week offerings each February and August at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. Las Vegas Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. For more information, visit LasVegas-Apparel.com.
About ANDMORE: ANDMORE℠, formerly International Market Centers, fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com
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