What’s Trending In Fashion Right Now: May 2025

What’s Trending In Fashion Right Now is Elevated Hem Lines

Fringe dress by Johanna Ortiz

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What's Trending in Fashion, May 2025 : Elevated Hems

As the season shifts, subtle design touches are making a bold statement. One standout trend rising across resortwear and ready-to-wear collections is the art of the elevated hemline —where fringe, lace, cutouts, and embellishments transform everyday garments into expressive, eye-catching pieces. These refined finishes aren't just for runways—they offer designers and conscious consumers alike a way to reimagine existing pieces with creative flair. I LOVE this trend as its something easy we can all add to our wardrobe in a sustainable manner!

So, let's take a closer look at how hem-focused details are shaping fashion in 2025—and how you can bring this trend to life sustainably, whether you're designing a new collection or giving your wardrobe a stylish refresh.

Hem embellished dress by Staud

Why It’s Trending

Designers across resort and spring collections are embracing the hemline as a space for storytelling—(you know how much I love storytelling!) turning simple silhouettes into statements through:

* ✂️ Strategic cutouts

* 💎 Rhinestone embellishments (Bedazzle anyone?)

* 🌸 Appliqués and lace accents

* 🎀 Fringe and trim details

These fine-tuned elements are showing up in both youthful and mature designs, breathing new life into everyday pieces and elevating them with texture, movement, and handcrafted feel.

Conscious Style Tip: Refresh, Don’t Replace

Scrap Store

You don’t need to buy something new to lean into this trend. Designers and consumers alike can update existing garments by adding or reworking hem details for a more personalized and sustainable approach. Look for a creative reuse store, such as Scrap in Portland, OR. And hey, you don't need mad sewing skills to do these!!

Here are a few DIY-friendly ways to get started: 🧵 DIY Ideas: Conscious Hemline Refresh

fringe hemmed dress by Marina Bitu

Marina Bitu

1. Fringe It Up: Add boho flair to jeans, skirts, or sleeves using pre-made fringe trim.

* Trims: Fringe Ideas on Etsy

tank dress and skirt by Adriana Degreas

2. Lace-Edged Elegance: Sew delicate lace to the bottom of a tank, dress, or blouse for a romantic finish. (ok some basic sewing skills required)

* Lace trims: Lace ideas from Etsy

3. Embroidered Hem Magic: Use hand embroidery or iron-on patterns to decorate edges with florals, waves, or geometric accents.

* Embroidery Inspirations

* Stick and Stitch Patterns

4. Rhinestone or Beaded Edge: Turn basics into statement pieces with beadwork or sparkle along hems and cuffs.

Dress by La DoubleJ

5. Raw Hem + Contrast Stitch: Leave hems raw and add visible contrast stitching for an elevated edge.

* Tutorial: How to Create Raw Hem Jeans by Levis

Whether you're a designer seeking inspiration or a style-savvy consumer looking to refresh your wardrobe sustainably, these trend insights will help you stay inspired while staying intentional.

Embroidered Hem Dress by Staud

Let’s Create with Purpose

From runway to real life, these refined hemline details prove that thoughtful design and expressive creativity can go hand in hand. So whether you're stitching lace onto a vintage find or designing your next hero piece, we hope this month’s feature sparks new ideas.

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Let’s make every detail count—beautifully and mindfully.

How will you update your wardrobe this spring with a hem detail? Show us! Post a photo and let us know in the comments!

Thanks for reading today & Happy Hemming!!

Contrast Fringe Hem by La DoubleJ