New York Fashion Week 2025 Trends You Need to Know About

02/19/25 • 35 min

In Dinner for Shoes podcast episode 62, host Sarah Wasilak recaps her experience at New York Fashion Week and talks through the Fall/Winter 2025 runway trends. Sarah shares a breakdown of the street style outfits she wore to attend the designer shows and presentations and discusses some of the highlights of the season.

Sarah tries one of the signature sandwiches from Mamoun’s Falafel as an ode to New York — the Bleecker — and even her sneakers du jour are a nod to Manhattan as they reflect the colors of a taxi cab.

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THIS DINNER

The Bleecker sandwich from Mamoun’s Falafel in Hoboken, NJ

THESE SHOES

Gola Classics Race Leather Sneakers in Sun/Black

THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look

Cider Cotton V-Neck Solid Pocket Button Blazer

Cider Solid Knit Stand Collar Ruffle Trim Tank Top

Reformation Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans

Bottega Veneta Cassette Bucket Crossbody Bag via Vivrelle

Bru Eyewear Flossie in Kiss

Astrid & Miyu Garnet Serpent Climber Studs in Gold

Astrid & Miyu Garnet Serpent Wave Ring in Gold

THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - INTRO

1:00 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

5:08 - RUNWAY SHOW RECAP

11:23 - MY FASHION WEEK OUTFITS

17:05 - MAMOUN’S BLEECKER SANDWICH

20:11 - FW2025 FASHION TRENDS

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, Edward Berthelot/Getty Images, Courtesy of Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Collina Strada/Alessandro Viero on behalf of GoRunway, Courtesy of Eckhaus Latta, LAPOINTE/Jonas Gustavsson for firstVIEW, Courtesy of Theophilio, Thom Browne/Gregoire Avenel, Courtesy of Tory Burch, Courtesy of Brandon Maxwell, Courtesy of Christopher John Rogers, Courtesy of Marina Moscone, Prabal Gurung/Dan Lecca, Tibi, Khaite/Hanna Tveite, Courtesy of Michael Kors, Sandy Liang/Filippo Fior, Simkhai/inDigital: Iker Aldama, Courtesy of Ulla Johnson, Coach/Isidore Montag,

THIS DINNER

The Bleecker sandwich from Mamoun’s Falafel in Hoboken, NJ

THESE SHOES

Gola Classics Race Leather Sneakers in Sun/Black

THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look

Cider Cotton V-Neck Solid Pocket Button Blazer

Cider Solid Knit Stand Collar Ruffle Trim Tank Top

Reformation Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans

Bottega Veneta Cassette Bucket Crossbody Bag via Vivrelle

Bru Eyewear Flossie in Kiss

Astrid & Miyu Garnet Serpent Climber Studs in Gold

Astrid & Miyu Garnet Serpent Wave Ring in Gold

THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - INTRO

1:00 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

5:08 - RUNWAY SHOW RECAP

11:23 - MY FASHION WEEK OUTFITS

17:05 - MAMOUN’S BLEECKER SANDWICH

20:11 - FW2025 FASHION TRENDS

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

Previous Episode

Blair Imani on Fashion, Activism & Smarter in Seconds

In Dinner for Shoes podcast episode 61, host Sarah Wasilak chats with historian, author, educator, and host of “Smarter in Seconds” Blair Imani. Blair was one of Sarah’s DFS 2025 Dream Guests, so it’s an honor to talk to the activist about how she challenges her followers to think critically about race, gender, disability, intersectionality, and inclusivity — all while mastering a bold sense of style that’s intentional and helps to elevate her platform even more.

Sarah goes on to discuss some of her favorite ethically responsible and socially aware fashion brands, all of which donate or collaborate with charities and raise awareness about important issues affecting our world.

Finally, Sarah tries Blair’s favorite food, tamales, from Azteca Taqueria in Union City, NJ.

Dinner for Shoes listeners get 20% off Mad Fine jewelry with code “SARAH20” at checkout.

THIS DINNER

Tamales de Pollo en Salsa Verde and Tamales de Puerco in Salsa Roja from Azteca Taqueria in Union City, NJ.

THESE SHOES

Alohas Joelle Onix Black Leather Pumps

THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look

Aje Focal Knit Top

Aje Rule Belt

Rumored black trousers

Vintage bag

Vintage pearl drop earrings

THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - INTRO

4:20 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

13:40 - BLAIR IMANI INTERVIEW

55:49 - PHILANTHROPIC FASHION BRANDS

1:08:33 - CHICKEN AND PORK TAMALES

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, Blair Imani, Alohas, Mad Fine, The New York Times, IMBŌDHI, Mati, Odd Bird, Elle Deran, Sister Song, Lingua Franca, Prabal Gurung, Brother Vellies, Pyer Moss, Wildfang, Telfar, Social Goods, Rowing Blazers, and Phenomenal.

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Love Is Blind Season 8: Vanessa Boreland on Pod Life + Unseen Moments

In Dinner for Shoes podcast episode 63, host Sarah Wasilak chats with ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 8 cast member Vanessa Boreland about her experience filming the popular Netflix show. Of course, their conversation touches on fashion — from what Vanessa packed versus her typical date-night style to her opinion on first-reveal outfits and wedding dress shopping on reality TV. Vanessa answers all your burning questions about ‘LIB,’ sharing insight into production, the food everyone’s eating in the pods, and what really goes on behind the scenes.

Sarah offers her own take on the series, tapping into this season in particular, and reveals which cast member she thinks she vibes with from a style perspective. She goes on to try chicken and vegetable samosas as an ode to Vanessa’s favorite Indian restaurant called Darbar in Minneapolis.

THIS DINNER

Chicken and veggie samosas from Karma Kafe in Hoboken, NJ

THESE SHOES

Bearpaw Retro Super Shorty Hickory Boots

THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look

Marbl The Everyday Set

Ritani 14kt Gold Small Double Two-Tone Open Hoop Earrings

Naturepedic Organic Cotton Waffle Blanket

THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - INTRO

1:34 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

8:00 - MY TAKE ON LOVE IS BLIND

15:00 - VANESSA BORELAND INTERVIEW

38:52 - SAMOSAS FROM KARMA KAFE

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Netflix/Kinetic Content, Sarah Wasilak, Vanessa Boreland, Maria Livingood, Madison Errichiello, and You Thrifty Bitch.

is made with love.

Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode.

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