When the trees are stripped bare at the end of the season and our yards are covered in a layer of colorful leaves, most of us automatically reach for the rake. After all – a clean yard is a tidy yard, right? For decades, removing leaves in the fall has been an almost ritualistic chore, performed with a sense of duty to aesthetics, order – and our neighbors. But as awareness of climate change and biodiversity grows, even this most traditional of gardening tasks is coming under scrutiny.
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If we had to describe this season in three words, they would be: bold, rich, unexpected. Fall/Winter 2025/26 rejects minimalism as the only safe choice and invites us to play with colors, materials, and silhouettes. So the time is coming when cocoa-colored fur coats, glittery handbags at nine in the morning, and ballerinas with a sports sweater will be a perfectly acceptable (not to say – desirable) combination.
If you thought H&M had us hooked with its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, wait until you see the second chapter. With a fresh, confident tone and a touch of decadence, the second part of the collection continues the story that began with a strong presence at London Fashion Week. But now it's picking up the pace: with bolder cuts, more evening vibes and fashion pieces that can speak – even without words.
Pleated boots are making a comeback this fall, taking center stage on the fashion scene. While a few years ago they were considered a piece associated primarily with the retro style of the 80s, today they have once again become a symbol of boldness and femininity. Top designers have included them in their fall 2025 collections, sending a clear message: pleated boots are not just a fashion fad, but a wardrobe essential.
Sometimes we want to be understood before we even say anything. And fashion accessories are those magical wardrobe elements that can do just that: they say without words who you are, how you feel and why you didn't wear "just jeans and a sweater" today, but something more. Fall 2025 fashion invites us to create stories from details - and this year, details are no longer shyly hidden, but in the foreground, emphasized, important. In a world where style is increasingly intertwined with personality, accessories play a leading role.
When the sun loses its summer momentum, plants start to wonder the same thing we do when winter comes: "Where should I go?" The outside temperatures fluctuate, the days get shorter, and while it may still seem like you can sit on the patio with a coffee in hand, things aren't so pleasant for your green roommates anymore.
Autumn doesn't have to be grey and boring – quite the opposite! It's the time of year when warm earthy colours and cosy materials play a central role. A feminine look for cold weather can be comfortable and unique. In Pepco stores you will find clothes that will make you feel elegant in a wide variety of situations: for every day, for a workout or for an evening date.
If you thought black pants were a timeless classic, fall 2025 is proof that they have a rival. A quiet but unstoppable fashion shift is taking place on the catwalks and streets of world capitals: brown pants are coming to the fore.
If you've ever wondered if a single haircut can change the way you experience your image – the answer is yes. And no, we're not talking about a radical head shave in a moment of life crisis (although... everyone has their own way). We're talking about a sleek, sophisticated, yet incredibly refreshing take on the bob that's playful enough not to seem stiff, yet sophisticated enough to wear to dinner with the bank manager. A layered lob with soft waves and a side parting – this is the hairstyle that stylists and mature fashion icons are loving this fall. And no one has showcased it more spectacularly than – surprise – Kris Jenner.
Think back to your teenage wardrobe – the obligatory Converse sneakers, oversized T-shirts and, of course, the skirt that had so much frill that it spun with you before you even took half a step. The skater skirt, that playful cut that was both sporty and feminine, is making a comeback after years of silence. And no – this isn’t just another TikTok nostalgia, it’s an actual trend that fashion designers and street stylers will take to a whole new level come fall 2025.
Where to travel in the fall? While the masses pack their bags, true hedonists are just planning their trip. This time, not for a “check-in”, but for a feeling. For luxury without the label “luxury”, for aesthetics that need no filter, and for a moment that smells of lavender, coffee and cultural elegance.
The new H&M Studio Essentials collection proves that "basic" doesn't have to mean boring. This September, a new line is coming that shamelessly redefines wardrobe classics - with edginess, style and a real dose of fashion rebellion.