Reviving the Past: Why Today’s “Tacky” Color Trends Will Be the Hottest Chic Styles of Fall 2025

Harper Rose2 days agoLast Updated: 11 April 2025

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It's True—These "Tacky" Color Trends Will Be Considered Chic Again Come Fall 2025

Certain color trends, despite experiencing occasional fluctuations, remain consistently favored. Classic shades like black, cream, burgundy, and brown come to mind, alongside soft pastels such as pink, butter yellow, and baby blue. Variations of red, tan, and navy also maintain a strong presence in people’s wardrobes. In contrast, colors associated with the term “neon” often struggle for acceptance. Typically reserved for costume parties, the vibrant hot pinks, oranges, and yellows have garnered a negative reputation, particularly in the fashion realm. However, designers for the fall/winter 2025 season are determined to reshape the public’s perception of these “tacky” colors.

At Prada, prints reminiscent of 1970s wallpaper provided a lively contrast to the predominantly charcoal-and-brown palette, infusing the collection with vibrancy. A similar boldness was evident in Haider Ackermann’s debut for Tom Ford, where impeccable tailoring was paired with striking hues of yuzu and lime. Designers such as Alaïa, Tory Burch, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Givenchy also embraced neon shades, firmly establishing that saturated colors deserve a place alongside neutrals and pastels in the fashion landscape.

Continue reading to discover which designers incorporated neon colors into their fall/winter 2025 collections. While you’re here, consider shopping the “tacky” color trends now to get ahead of their anticipated comeback later this year.

Miuccia Prada clearly has a penchant for lime green. Alongside Raf Simons, she created standout looks featuring lime-green leather, and the color also made an appearance in this season’s Miu Miu collection. Coincidence? I think not.

Orange has always posed a challenge in styling, but with inspiration from brands like Tory Burch and Saint Laurent, fashion enthusiasts now have plenty of ideas for their next orange ensemble. Pro tip: don’t shy away from bold choices, whether that’s opting for a monochrome look or pairing orange with other vibrant shades like lime green and cerulean.

If you’re seeking an alternative to navy, consider using the approaching warmer weather as an opportunity to try something a bit bolder, like cerulean. This striking color promises to attract compliments, whether worn now or in the fall when collections from Alaïa and Tom Ford hit stores.

While butter yellow has been trending once again, if you’re looking for a shade that’s fresher and more avant-garde, I recommend incorporating yuzu into your wardrobe in 2025. Sarah Burton’s debut at Givenchy showcased elegant silhouettes in this vibrant hue, as did Ackermann’s introduction for Tom Ford. Clearly, 2025 is all about bold, shocking, and yes, yellow.

When I think of turquoise, two particular pieces come to mind: Kallmeyer’s S/S 25 draped dress, which is nearly sold out, and Jacquemus’s F/W 24 sheer dress worn by Dua Lipa at the show in Capri, Italy. The color is simply stunning, which likely explains its rising popularity for fall. On the fall/winter 2025 runways, electric turquoise was featured at Gucci, MM6 Maison Margiela, and more, signaling a surge in its popularity for the latter half of 2025.

Hot pink has perhaps received the most favorable attention on this list recently, largely due to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie starring Margot Robbie. Robbie’s press tour was awash in this vibrant color, propelling it to unexpected fame. Although the buzz around the film has lessened, bright bubblegum pink continues to dominate fashion, appearing at Prada, Gucci, and other shows during the fall/winter 2025 presentations.

Lastly, while violet may not be a conventional highlighter color, it certainly shares the same spirited essence. Audacious and eye-catching, it isn’t for the faint of heart, but when styled correctly—as demonstrated at Dries Van Noten and AlainPaul—it can be incredibly wearable and stylish. All it takes is the right pieces.

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