Fashion is an expression of our core and our personality, the way we choose to express ourselves through our clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, hairstyles and even lifestyle choices. It encompasses how culture, trends, personal identity and society shape those choices.
Fashion lets us speak our minds even when we don’t want to speak verbally. It helps us to mix with a group of people keeping our personal identity in place, without losing our innermost identity. Fashion is an industry which is driven by brands, media, designers and influencers where trends are seasonal.
In some cases, fashion also reflects political, social, environmental movements, such as sustainable fashion.
Fashion is the meeting point of identity, society and style – it is the way people express who they are without using much words.
The top five fashion trends for women in India in 2025 are as follows:
- Sustainable Handmade Fashion
Sustainable Handmade Fashion emphasises ethically sourced handcrafted textiles such as mirror-work and Bandhani.
2. Co-ord Sets and Contemporary Fusion Wear
Co-ordinated sets, from matching suit sets to pre-stitched sarees, are quite popular in 2025, combining traditional Indian elements with modernised silhouettes such as cape sets and maxi dresses.
3. Sheer Fabrics and Androgynous Styles
Sheer fabrics such as chiffon and organza are trending, specifically in evening wear. Androgynous fashion is also quite popular right now with ruffled blouses, wide-leg trousers, gleaming monochrome looks, offering a chic and strong aesthetic.
4. Bold Prints and Bright Colors
Bold and bright patterns are also quite trending right now, including Chintz florals, animal prints and mixed geometric prints.
Exuberant colors such as pastel blue and saffron yellow are now topping the palette, imbuing an dynamic and natural touch to outfits.
5. Streetwear and Statement Accessories
Statement accessories such as chunky jewellery and oversized bags give a chic and classy look and streetwear continues to be trending with athleisure pieces and graphic tees, currently imbued with a well-defined Indian aesthetic and unconventional, permeable fabrics.
