Autumn is coming with a wave of new creativity from the world’s most renowned fashion brands. This time around, brands such as Hermes, JW Anderson, Prada, and Fendi are mixing heritage, innovation, and art to provide collections that are sure to be both elegant and entertaining.
Hermes
Hermes, long renowned for its handbags, is reminding consumers that its skills reach far beyond leather accessories. Hermes autumn/winter 2025 collection includes dramatic high-heeled sandal shoes in bright colours alongside practical flats and boots adorned with rhinestones. The Parisian house’s lively yet refined footwear brings shimmer and flexibility to wardrobes, showcasing Hermes’ capacity for keeping tradition in balance with new, modern style.
Dior
British designer Jonathan Anderson is also stirring things up this season. Straight from being newly appointed as Dior’s creative director, Anderson is giving his eponymous label, JW Anderson, a new lease of life. Famous for his love for art and his unconventional collaborations, Anderson has roped in a group of friends filmmaker Luca Guadagnino and actor Joe Alwyn, among them to feature his current collection. Anderson’s latest collection branches out further than apparel, incorporating lifestyle items like lamps, ceramics, and chairs, fusing the distinction between fashion and interior design only Anderson can.
Prada
Simultaneously, Prada introduced a handbag that will take its rightful place as a seasonal classic. Designed simply called the Explore, the bag marries function with classic style. Its spacious pockets, side pockets, and adjustable material such as the company’s eco-friendly Re-nylon, as well as suede and nappa leather make it perfectly versatile for life in the city or on the trail. Prada reaffirms its skill in creating accessories that are both functional and beautiful without sacrificing glamour.
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Fendi
At Fendi, the limelight is on a quirky celebration of the house’s bicentennial. The Roman fashion house revealed its BFF Charms at its autumn/winter 2025 show, marking 100 years of heritage in a light-hearted gesture towards its legacy. Inspired by the major players in the Fendi history, the dolls feature a smaller Silvia Venturini Fendi herself, wearing a miniature of the equestrian uniform designed by Karl Lagerfeld that she became famous for wearing as a child in 1967. The charms are both a celebration of nostalgia and a new collectible, but one that references the brand’s heritage while appealing to younger generations.
In combination, these releases demonstrate how fashion’s heavy hitters are adapting to satisfy today’s demand for humor, versatility, and narrative. This fall, luxury is not only about status it’s about character, utility, and a bit of whimsy.
