“The Sheer Obsession" - how sheer fabrics are dominating 2025 runways and street style

In 2025, fashion is embracing a delicate yet powerful aesthetic, with sheer fabrics like chiffon, mesh, and organza taking center stage. These materials, known for their lightweight and translucent qualities, are redefining modern femininity. Designers are utilizing these fabrics to create garments that exude elegance, fluidity, and a sense of ethereal beauty.

The Spring/Summer 2025 runways showcased a plethora of sheer designs, with notable collections from esteemed designers. Loewe presented a powder pink silk skirt that exemplified the brand's commitment to soft, sculptural designs. Khaite’s collection was particularly striking, featuring silk-blend organza shirts paired with Trenton pants, which seamlessly blended casual and formal elements. Among these, the Herschel Oversized Silk-Organza Shirt stood out with its relaxed fit and dropped shoulders, perfectly illustrating how sheer fabrics can be both elegant and wearable in everyday settings. Alaïa emphasized form through sheer garments cast onto the body like a magnet, creating sculptural silhouettes. Meanwhile, The Frankie Shop offered accessible luxury with sheer elements, including a semi-sheer red organza button-up shirt priced at 205 Euro, demonstrating how transparency can translate to street style.

KHAITE Ivory silk organza Herschel shirt. 

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Alaïa - New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025.

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Peri Sheer Shirt - Red from The Frankie Shop. 

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Layering is key to mastering the sheer trend, allowing for a dynamic and stylish balance of transparent fabrics with more structured pieces. For a sophisticated vibe, pairing a white sheer T-shirt over a white bralette with an oversize boxy blazer creates a sharp contrast. A pop of color can be added with a red belt, and the look can be finished with baggy black jeans and white loafers. When playing with prints, a printed mesh T-shirt can be the focal point of an outfit, complemented perfectly by a brown leather trench coat, brown wide-leg trousers, and a brown belt. For a bolder, more fashion-forward approach, double up on sheer separates by layering a tan sheer lace top over a black sheer lace dress, adding a black bra, a black miniskirt, and black knee-high sheer stockings for a striking layered effect. 

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The resurgence of sheer fabrics in 2025 is more than a passing trend, it's a testament to fashion's growing creativity, inclusivity, and sense of freedom. Whether seen on the runway or in everyday street style, these see-through materials illustrate how transparency, fluidity, and structure can beautifully coexist. 

This year, sheer fabrics will continue to offer endless possibilities for self-expression and sartorial innovation, inviting everyone to play with layers and textures in a way that feels uniquely their own.

Beyond aesthetics, the embrace of sheer fabrics aligns with broader cultural movements. Promoting body positivity and self-expression, this trend allows individuals to showcase their confidence and individuality. Sustainability is also a growing consideration, with designers exploring eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturing practices to meet the demand for style with responsibility.

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