Vogue Bloomcore is Back: A Guide to This Year’s Flower Trends in Fashion (and What’s Next)
In the cyclical garden that is fashion, florals never truly wilt—but in 2025, they’ve grown wilder, bolder, and unapologetically more expressive than ever. We’ve seen petals scattered across the spring runways, but this year, designers are digging deeper into botanical romance, pushing the bloom narrative from delicate to dramatic. Think less pretty garden party—and more floral maximalism with a subversive twist.
Let’s unfurl the most potent floral trends this year, and peek at the blossoms to come.
1. Hyperreal Florals: The New Botanical Surrealism
Say goodbye to soft watercolors. This year’s florals are hyperreal—think blown-up roses, pixelated petals, and almost AI-generated tulips splashed across silks, mesh, and organza. Designers like Dries Van Noten and Loewe are using digital prints that feel almost too vivid, too alive—pulling nature into the uncanny valley.
Ellermann’s Pick: Loewe’s mesh bodysuits adorned with saturated chrysanthemum prints, paired with structured leather coats for contrast.
2. 3D Flower Embellishments: Not Just Appliqué—Architecture
From Simone Rocha’s cascading rosebud sleeves to Balmain’s dramatic shoulder bouquets, we’re seeing a resurrection of florals as sculpture. This is not embellishment for the sake of prettiness—it’s an architectural statement. Petals protrude, vines drape, and entire silhouettes bloom outward.
Trend Tip: Accessorize minimally. The garment is the bouquet.
3. Garden Goth: The Dark Bloom Renaissance
Florals aren't just for spring anymore, and they’re not always light and airy. There’s been a growing undercurrent of "garden goth" energy—black roses, shadowy magnolias, and dried floral motifs are emerging in eveningwear and outerwear. It’s melancholic, mysterious, and effortlessly cool.
Runway Note: Rick Owens and Noir Kei Ninomiya are embracing this aesthetic fully, with petal-like leather cutouts and botanical mesh armor.
4. Pressed and Preserved: Herbarium-Inspired Detailing
Designers are embracing the fragility of flora with prints and details that mimic dried flowers—pressed, faded, and beautifully preserved. Think vintage herbarium aesthetics, with subtle sepia tones, botanical sketches, and fabric that feels almost aged.
On Our Radar: Erdem’s FW25 collection, which reads like a romantic Victorian journal come to life.
5. Wildflower Uprising: From Prairie to Runway
The boho revival has brought with it a celebration of untamed florals—daisies, poppies, and clover patterns that feel fresh off a sun-warmed field. But today’s wildflowers are styled with modern edge: paired with structured tailoring, oversized blazers, or sheer layers.
Style It Like Ellermann: A chiffon wildflower slip worn over boxy denim or under a trench makes it feel contemporary.
What's Blooming Next?
We’re already seeing whispers of the fungal crossover—yes, mushrooms and moss are edging in on florals as fashion’s new favorite flora. Expect spore-like textures, velvet mushroom prints, and mycelium-inspired silhouettes to begin creeping into SS26. Earthy, otherworldly, and a little unsettling—in the best way.
We’re also tracking a surge of biophilic design in couture, where garments are treated as living ecosystems: moving parts, changing textures, even smart textiles that react to light and moisture. The future of florals isn’t just about prints—it’s about bringing nature back into fashion as experience.
Final Thoughts from Ellermann Flower Boutique l
Florals, once relegated to spring clichés, have become a language—one of rebellion, beauty, and transformation. In a world increasingly defined by digital overload, fashion’s return to the organic speaks volumes. But make no mistake: this isn’t nostalgia. It’s a rewilding. And it's just beginning.
