I don’t know about you but by the end of January, I’m very much ready to shop for the new trends for the current year. And if I can find affordable versions of the latest trends, I’m even more inclined to hit the “place order” button. Like many among us, some of the first retailers I visit when shopping for a new season’s trends are Zara, Mango, and H&M, as they have a proven track record of dreaming up their versions of the latest trends with lightning speed.
So where to begin? I have my eye on eight trends, in particular, that are great early purchases, as you can feasibly start wearing them before the weather warms up. Keep scrolling to see them IRL and shop the best versions of each trend from each of these three go-to retailers.
Ballet Pink
Soft ballet pink is quickly shaping up to be *the* It color of 2025. Order your pieces before they inevitably sell out.
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ZARA
High Collar Top in Dusty Pink
MANGO
Fitted Tweed Jacket in Pink
Skinny Pants
Like it or not, skinny pants are back. Here are some ways we’ll be wearing the trend.
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ZARA
Wide Waistband Leggings in Black
MANGO
Pinstripe Suit Trousers in Maroon
Leather Bomber Jackets
The leather jacket trend of the season is undoubtedly leather bomber jackets, and these three retailers have some excellent options.
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ZARA
Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
MANGO
Leather Bomber Jacket
H&M
Oversized Leather Jacket
Patent-Leather Shoes
Yes, shiny patent leather shoes are set to be bigger than ever this year. They’re an easy way to dress up even your simplest outfits.
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ZARA
Faux Patent Leather Moccasins
MANGO
Patent Leather-Effect Heeled Shoes
Cream-Colored Jeans
It’s time to swap your blue jeans with a fresh cream-colored pair. Anouk Yve’s styling is spot-on.
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ZARA
Z1975 High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
MANGO
High-Waist Balloon Jeans in Ecru
H&M
Straight Regular Jeans in White
East-West Bags
East-west bags have become mainstream after being made famous by Prada and Alaïa. Zara, Mango, and H&M’s versions are far more wallet-friendly.
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MANGO
Die-Cut Shoulder Bag
Studs
Studded accessories, shoes, jackets, and more aren’t brand new, but they’re more popular than ever.
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ZARA
Studded Shoulder Bag
MANGO
Mini-Skirt With Studs
Collarless Jackets
As we transition into spring and shed the coats, collarless jackets are going to pick up where they left off.
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MANGO
Gathered Bomber Jacket
