Recently, we’ve seen the comeback of the satin slip dress and skirt. Not since the days of Phoebe Philo–era Celine has the lingerie-inspired piece been so popular, and it’s officially reached closet-staple status in 2025. Perhaps its resurgence was one of the first signs that fashion was beginning to turn away from the hyper-minimalist, pared-back style that has dominated in recent years.
On the fall/winter 2025 runways, too, we started to see some shifts as designers examined female archetypes in fashion and referenced nostalgic style. This brought back a slew of silhouettes and textiles from other eras, including a lot of satin fabrics. The sleek, high-shine material was thrust into the spotlight for next season’s collections, including everything from flower-adorned heels at Saint Laurent to cocktail dresses with belted sashes at Givenchy to embellished midi skirts at Fendi. We’re expecting to see the satin trend rise and have included the best items to shop ahead.
Satin Dresses
On the runways, we've seen designers including Givenchy, Miu Miu, Chloé, and more backing the return of satin dresses. Styles in the collections range from lace-trimmed slips to elegant evening gowns, and we expect to see that translate to what people are wearing for date-night looks and wedding guest outfits alike.
Satin Skirts
We have already been tracking the comeback of the slip skirt in 2025, but that momentum is only going to continue to rise throughout the year. Look for midi lengths and shades such as peridot, ivory, and blush. There are options at every price point, including standout styles from J.Crew, Dôen, and The Row.
Satin Shoes
Another way we expect satin to enter wardrobes this year? Footwear. Saint Laurent introduced flower-embellished stilettos on the fall/winter 2025 runway, which are primed to be an It buy next season, but there are plenty of other options on the market to snap up now.
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