Though plenty of luxury items from the fall 2025 runway collections dropped earlier this year when autumn arrived, brands aren't about to drop everything at once. They far prefer the slow-and-steady mentality when it comes to seasonal releases, leaving plenty of winning deliveries for winter. With temperatures dropping, the first of those cold-weather designer buys are finally stocking shelves, and the most sophisticated women in Paris, London, New York, and more are already champing at the bit to get their hands on them.
What makes 2025's luxury winter fashion items so desirable to people with taste is how easily they turn even the simplest of basics into expensive-looking outfits with little to no effort. Think a gorgeous floor-length coat that becomes your entire outfit or a handbag capable of making jeans and a sweater look like they cost you a lot more than they did. These pieces pay off in the long run, making them fantastic investments for the season ahead. Convinced? Same. Scroll down to shop every high-end winter buy that's worth a second look in 2025.
Everyone in fashion wants a Marlo bag from The Row, particularly in the 12 size in this unique shade of reddish-brown. With so many chocolate-brown bags on the market, this one feels like a fresh alternative.
Fashion people have been waiting patiently for Veronica Leoni's debut Calvin Klein Collection to hit stores, and now that it has, I guarantee they'll be snatching up the pieces. This skirt suit is at the top of the wish list, with the collarless blazer proving to be especially popular.
New Khaite jeans are always welcomed with open arms by stylish women, and this extra-dark-wash, slightly low-rise pair is especially easy to introduce into any winter wardrobe.
These burgundy pumps aren't your average loafers—they're chicer, sexier, and far worthier of compliments.
This is one of those classic coats that you'll own for over a decade. It can be worn with jeans, trousers, skirts, or dresses, making it an easy investment that you'll be grateful for YoY.
These Bottega Veneta sunglasses give off such a cool, vintage vibe that will make every outfit more interesting, especially in the winter, when things can feel super drab.
A sleek and sophisticated dress that would be perfect for a night at the ballet. The Nutcracker, anyone?
Practicality and style collide in the form of these By Malene Birger long leather gloves. They'll keep you warm all winter while also adding to any outfit combination.
You need to see these on to appreciate them. They're designed to look like Bottega Veneta's signature knot motif, and they can be used in multiple ear piercings, from tragus to cartilage.
A plaid shirt is a must for winter 2025. Style yours with black jeans, pencil skirts, and more. It really does work just as well with outfits as your go-to white button-down shirt.
A gorgeous brown suede pencil skirt that's perfect for wearing alongside that aforementioned plaid shirt. Chic outfit complete!
Trust me, everyone I know in fashion is talking about Tory Burch's peep-toe heels, from this T-strap version to the classic pumps. These in particular would look so chic with interesting winter tights.
Just really good non-black trousers that will level up any outfit.
From the moment this jacket debuted on the Valentino runway during Paris Fashion Week last season, I've had my eye on it. It's a work of art, and one that Elsa Hosk was already spotted in.
When your coat means you don't have to wear anything special underneath, you know it's worth buying. It does *all* the work.
Ballet sneakers are one of the season's top trends, and this pair by St. Agni is one of the best on the market. The color! The shape! The lack of branding!
We included this statement necklace in the Who What Wear 100, and I stand by its placement 100%. Adding it will do wonders for your sweater outfits this winter.
It's about to be a green-jacket winter. If you invest in one colorful piece of outerwear this season, please make it green.
This is the sort of wardrobe staple that will always be at the front of your closet. You'll grab them on a weekly basis, styling them with boots, flats, sneakers, and more.
It girls know that these antiqued Prada pumps are already one of 2025's most desirable buys. They're so different from anything other brands are doing, which is what we love most about what Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada create every season.
Investing in this timeless jacket means getting compliments every single time you wear it. It's just that good of a shape and design.
Bottega Veneta released a bigger version of its Vanity bag, and it's genuinely perfect, both for daytime errands and nights out.
Everyone needs a luxe Fair Isle sweater in the winter.
This pencil skirt has such a fun texture and color. It's beyond sophisticated but can also be fun if styled with a brighter blouse, sweater, or pair of boots.
If you buy one pair of knee-high boots this winter, make it a burgundy pair.
Jewelry is essential in the winter to make coats feel interesting and stylized.
I think about wrapping up in this elegant navy-blue Carven coat a lot. Probably too much if I'm being honest.
Forget black or tortoiseshell—these green Celine sunglasses have convinced me to branch out when it comes to eyewear.
So many Who What Wear editors own this DeMellier bag, and now that it comes in burgundy suede, I bet even more will invest in one.
Though this is more of a formal dress, I can so see fashion girls styling it with a chunky sweater and knee-high boots in the winter to make it feel a bit more everyday and casual.
The dreamiest coat to grace the F/W 25 runways has officially arrived in stores. Run.
These pants already sold out once. Don't let winter pass by without getting a pair to wear with sleek flats and cool coats.
These new suede Loro Piana Rebecca flats won't still be in stock by November 1. Count on it.
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