Cith the arrival of October and the magnetic atmosphere that precedes Halloween, fashion turns black. But not just any black. For theAutumn-Winter 2025/2026the catwalks celebrate a new and modern version of total black.
Sensual and powerful, dark but shimmering thanks to the metallic decorations that look like steel jewels. Contrasting details like very long zips, eye-catching buckles and silver studsbecome the absolute protagonists of a dark chic aesthetic. Perfect for interpreting the most mysterious season of the year with style – and a pinch of 80s nostalgia.
Dark is the new black
The trend of black leather combined with silver details is the perfect answer to the season Halloween. The mix of mystery, elegance and determination creates a elegant fashionemphasized by the subtly rebellious attitude. This style is an invitation to live with boldness, glamor and a pinch of magic. At all ages. On the night of the witches, anything goes, but in a couture way. With clothes and accessories who will be faithful style allies until Spring 2026 and beyond.
Modern witches on the catwalk
The most beautiful and current inspirations come directly from the FW 2025/26 catwalks of excellent brands, which transform the classic black outfit into a visual language of strength and sensuality. Acne Studios offers essential garments combined with maxi bags with exposed zips and bold cuts for a graphic silhouette. From Hermèsthe biker jacket becomes armor, with the diamond stitching matching the shorts and the zipper that seems to coordinate with the hoop earrings.
A look from Prada’s Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 fashion show. (Launchmetrics Spotlight photo)
Givenchy redesign the trend with balloon lines by adding the belt/corset for an hourglass silhouette. McQueen bet on the neo-gothic trench coat and Burberry updates its heritage with the deconstructed parka over the transparent evening dress. Pradafinally, he signs an elegant and disciplined version of glam rock with the short suit all based on the idea of the lively edge.
Not just for rebels (or twenty-somethings)
The beauty of this trend? It’s transversal. Beyond the cliché of punk or rebel looktoday black leather with metal details becomes a sophisticated urban uniform, wearable by women of all ages. Just choose the right elements: a blazer without lapels, a maxi trench coat voluminous, one midi skirt in leather with front zip, a jacket with padded shoulders. And the trend is done. This fashion adapts, evolves, enhances the most diverse morphologies, giving security. Almost like a second skin or protection.
A look from the Sportmax Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 fashion show. (Launchmetrics Spotlight)
A glam Autumn (and Halloween).
These key pieces are an undisputed evergreen to keep in the wardrobe until the end of Winter, but they are also a perfect alternative to the classic Halloween costume. This year, in fact, one is enough total black look well built as used in the past 80s. Modernized by glam-rock accessories universal, but without seeming like a costume.
The Premiata pump. (Photo Courtesy of Press Office)
The power, once again, is all in the details. Bags with chains, leather gloves, applications silver buckles. They are the ones who make every outfit unique, even when you remain faithful to the most absolute monochrome.
The boot as a motorcyclist, the moccasin studded, the décolleté with a studded effect and a vertiginous heel, they complete the look. The impeccable weapons of seduction of an elegant and self-confident urban warrior (or beautiful contemporary witch), who stands out with the nonchalance of someone who knows very well that she is elegant – and cool – regardless.