back to black on the runway

Back to Black on the Runway, 03/ 2025

The 2025 runway and fashion scene has seen a return of black on the runway. Although typically a staple color that remains consistent between seasons, the color black has taken on new significance this year.

Designers have begun to use black as the centerpiece of a garment to convey a specific story through a collection. For example at Milan Fashion Week, Prada unveiled its FW25 Collection with a series of full-black looks amidst minimal designs, to illustrate a story of mystery and effortlessness. The dark values through the looks and shades of black demonstrate a return of the attainable and messy— a look anyone can mimic and embody. The return of black as a centerpiece color indicates a shift towards a casual elegance that anyone can afford. Miuccia Prada highlights the elegance and mysticism of the messy and ‘on-the-go’ woman through the full monochromatic looks in Prada’s FW25 Collection.

Black is ‘a tale as old as time’ that continues to evolve with contemporary trends as a storyteller for dramatic and powerful collections.

References:

Fashion Snoops, (2025, February 27). FW 25/26, Prada. Fashion Snoops. https://www-fashionsnoops-com.libproxy.fitsuny.edu/Default.aspx

Rousso, C, & Ostroff, N. (2024). Fashion Forward: A Guide to Fashion Forecasting.