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City after city, Fashion Month continues its annual parade from New York to London to Milan. Now, as the season wraps up, it's time for Paris. The city of love (or light, depending on who you ask) hosts a plethora of fashion brands for Paris Fashion Week, from indie labels like Ganni and Cecilie Bahnsen to luxury brands like Hermès and Chanel. And that variety means the cast of characters descending on Paris to witness it all is equally rich with their style.
This season, however, a major player is shaping up the street style: the power suit. And that's no coincidence. Ever since Saint Laurent's spring/summer 2025 show, celebrities like Bella Hadid and Jennifer Lopez plus industry folk have embraced the '80s-style power suit as their 2025 uniform, complete with long ties and broad shoulders. So it makes sense that Paris is filling up with its fair share of people cosplaying as the wolves of Wall Street.
But today's power suit is more than just a work uniform. Ahead, some of the best ways Paris Fashion Week attendees are styling the 2025 power suit.
Look of the day
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Quilted Layers
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The structure of suiting is best juxtaposed with more relaxed, soft silhouettes. And that can easily be found in a quilted jacket. Add to that the striking red shade over the neutral tones and it's a winning combo.
Gingham Dream
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Patterned suiting is one to break out of the business box, and the springtime-ready gingham is ideal. For a fun pop, a pair of color tights is just the accessory to go for.
Deconstructed Suiting
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For those who love the power look of a suit without all the fuss, wearing a two-piece set that mimics the blazer-and-pant combo might do the trick. Bonus points for the Y2K-ready cargo pants.
Bubblegum Prep
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Alongside power suiting, prep is equally trending for 2025. But this is not a Constance Billard uniform. Instead, it's time to bring silly accessories and fun colors into the mix.
Wall Street Energy
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Boxy shapes and printed ties? The '80s are so back, and this colorblocked look proves there are ways to make it fashion-forward for 2025.
Plaid It Out
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Clashing patterns are just the styling trick that breathes freshness into a suit. But a skirt? That just brings it right into 2025.
Cinched In
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The classic power suit works for a reason, and this plum-toned two-piece shows why. The grab-and-go formula is only made better by a hardware-forward cinched belt.
The Skirt Suit
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The '90s skirt suit had its time. Now, make way for the oversized pencil skirt suit. Paired with a graphic T-shirt, it takes on a new life that's cooler for 2025.
Business Casual
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A blazer mini dress is a totally valid way to channel this trend. Add a touch of office-ready details with pinstripe.
Pinstripe Agenda
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The traditional three-piece suit may sound like a staple of yesteryear. But this look shows it's just as modern as it is classic. Contrasts of color and prints help bring it into a 2025 wave.