Mother Nature has always been, and will always be, an inspiring muse for fashion—a crashing wave transforms into layers of blue chiffon; a sunrise becomes an orange-to-blue beaded gradient. The Fall 2025 runways clearly drew inspiration from the natural world, as seen with Prada’s Sable faux furs and polar bear-printed slip dresses at Acne Studios. A few months later, the Fall 2025 Couture season followed suit by taking a cue from nature, specifically highlighting the splendors of a lush, blooming garden.
The clearest sign that top fashion designers drew inspiration from fresh gardens was the variety of floral prints and vibrant greens. Chanel, for example, showcased its signature white camellia rosettes, while also adding more colorful, eclectic marigolds and peonies embroidered with sequins. Other designers looked beyond flowers and focused on animals; In Maria Grazia Chiuri’s final showing at Dior, the prolific creative director used wispy threads and feathers to mimic the plumage of birds that feed on fallen seeds and sweet nectar.
The couture collections aren’t as practical as what you see on a ready-to-wear runway, and a bespoke $10,000 gown covered in silk rosettes isn’t as straightforward an investment as, say, a new pair of fall boots. But they celebrate craftsmanship and fashion’s ability to inspire, and there’s no reason you can’t approach your everyday wardrobe with a similar admiration for artistry. Ahead, discover the Fall 2025 Couture’s garden-inspired trends, with insights on incorporating botanical, natural touches into your daily style.
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Wildflower Beds
Germanier, Elie Saab, Maison Margiela, Armani Privé, Chanel, Rahul Mishra.
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Ranging from more subtle statements of colorful floral prints and micro-sized beaded flowers to extreme sculptural orchid motifs and three-dimensional tableaux, maximal depictions of flowers were showcased across the Haute Couture runways. While admittedly not as grand as Rahul Mishra’s Gustav Klimt’s wildflower landscapes, or even Chanel’s fresh-picked embroidery, a floral beaded bag pays homage to the craft-heavy couture ethos.
Shopbop
Farm Rio Greek Garden Quilted Jacket
DÔEN
Bijou Floral Midi Dress
Staud
Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag
Alice + Olivia
Willa Floral Silk Shirt
Adidas
Samba Og X Liberty London Shoes
Alix of Bohemia
Winn Ruffled Floral-Print Cotton-Voile Shirt
White Blooms
Giambattista Valli, Dior, Robert Wun, ArdAzAei, Chanel.
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While some designers created a vibrant, kaleidoscopic garden, others honed in only on a white palette, using rose prints (Robert Wun), camellia appliques (Chanel), and sweet daisy lace (Dior) to craft a more minimal look. A delicate ballet flat with a crisp, front-centered rosette or a white floral slip skirt can achieve a similar romantic, neutral effect.
Magda Butrym
Appliquéd Floral-Print Silk Bustier Top
Prada
Floral Georgette Midi Skirt
Van Cleef & Arpels
Flowerlace Between the Finger Ring
Simkhai
Viva Embellished Floral-Embroidered Satin Mini Dress
Van Cleef & Arpels
Flowerlace Pendant
Ferragamo
Gema 70mm Floral Sandals
Chlorophyll
Natan, Ronald Van Der Kemp, Georges Chakra, Maison Margiela, Armani Privé.
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Lush, verdant greens appeared throughout the Fall 2025 Couture season. Glenn Martens’ impressive couture debut at Maison Margiela featured a grass-green gown with ruffles resembling leaves on a stem. Meanwhile, the ever-innovative Ronald Van Der Kemp crafted a fringed mini dress with rigid boning that closely resembled palm fronds—J.Crew’s ribbed peridot sweater creates a similar natural effect.
Theory
Crushed Satin Midi-Skirt
Liffner
Sprout Large Suede Tote
Larroudé
Verona Ballet Flat
Polo Ralph Lauren
Corduroy Blazer
J.Crew
Layered Pointelle Sweater-Tee in Merino Wool
Nili Lotan
Shon Cotton Twill Pants
Sun Rays
Iris Van Herpen, Rami Al-Ali , Schiaparelli, Zuhair Murad, Rahul Mishra.
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As a more abstract interpretation, yet still closely related to what makes a well-kept, joyful garden flourish, a few designers looked upwards for inspiration: the sun. Schiaparelli and Rahul Mishra’s interpretations were literal, showing as sunbursts and rays. Meanwhile, Zuhair Murad opted for sunny color palettes, which you can see as couture’s response to the next color trend after muted butter yellow.
Khaite
Andra Knit Peplum Top
Sergio Hudson
Sequined Trousers
Van Cleef & Arpels
Flowerlace Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels
Flowerlace Ring
Chloé
Guipure Lace Bodysuit
MAX MARA
Gordon Stretch-Knit Wide-Leg Pants
Creepy Crawlers
ArdAzAei, Schiaparelli, Maison Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Iris Van Herpen, Robert Wun.
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In shimmering textiles resembling iridescent beetles, featuring literal wing motifs, curved inchworm silhouettes, and more, Fall 2025 Couture remembered the creepy crawlers that sustain (and sometimes damage) garden life. If bugs don’t bother you, consider a butterfly print or moth motif on a button-down shirt or boxy tee. Otherwise, draw inspiration from insect anatomy with a sharply tailored blazer or bug-eyed trendy sunglasses.
Anthropologie
Dolan Left Coast 3d Butterfly Tee
L’AGENCE
Wayne Cropped Blazer
Anthropologie
The Brielle Relaxed Buttondown Blouse
Free People
Tricia Fix Butterfly Tee
Avian Friends
Maison Margiela, Chanel, Maison Francesco Scognamiglio, Dior, Ronald Van der Kemp, Viktor & Rolf.
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Feathers fluttered down both the ready-to-wear and couture runways, but the latter shows embraced more fantastical, elaborate, and sometimes avant-garde designs. Ronald Van der Kemp balanced realistic bird figurines on shoulders, while Viktor & Rolf transformed models into feather-trimmed creations you’d see in a fairy tale (or nightmare, depending on your subconscious). A feather-fringed maxi dress or flouncy handbag will add a similar bird-inspired touch to your wardrobe.
Yves Salomon
Khaki Mini Feather Pouch
Stella McCartney
Flying Bird Haze Mesh Top
Bubish
Gigi Feather Blouse
Sleeper
Sleeper Suzi Maxi Dress With Detachable Feather Boa
Anthropologie
Maeve Mock-Neck Midi Slip Dress
If Only Studio
Louise Feather-Trim Wool Skirt
