These spring fashion trends are everywhere right now

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There's a wonderful energy to spring style — a chance to reset, refresh and experiment a little. We've rounded up six of the biggest fashion trends defining spring 2025, from the return of the preppy boat shoe to the It-colour guaranteed to put you in a brighter mood — plus ideas on how to style them.
Butter yellow
It finally happened. After appearing in trend report year after year, butter yellow has finally been given its time to shine — and it's looking bright. At Chanel, Jacquemus and Jil Sander, models wore breezy blouses, voluminous gowns and tough-luxe boots in the soft hue. Take a cue from the street-style set and build this soothing pastel into your look with a mini bowling bag or a knit sweater draped over the shoulders. For something more understated, try layering the balmy shade under a neutral tone for a subtle pop of colour.
Boat shoes
Jump scare warning: The boat shoe — long associated with preppy style, JFK and East Coast elitism — is officially sailing back into fashion. But unlike the Sperry surge of the 2010s, when frat bros in pastel shorts made the look feel more costume than cool, today's revival is anything but cringe, thanks to fresh takes from Miu Miu, Bally and Loewe. Break away from the stuffy Saxon Ratliff formula by styling them with technical separates and a slouchy crossbody bag. Or lean into the whimsy with ruffled crew socks and dark denim.
Boho
Y2K and early-2010s nostalgia has left its mark on many of today's biggest trends — from the return of shiny lip gloss to the rise of Bayonetta glasses. The latest look to join the list? Boho-inspired fashion, harkening back to the early 2000s, when Sienna Miller was the It Girl and the Chloé Paddington satchel was the It Bag. In her latest collections for Chloé, creative director Chemena Kamali revives the French house's bohemian spirit with billowy dresses, gauzy blouses and plenty of romantic lace. Channel this laid-back style by layering a sheer spaghetti-strap blouse over a contrasting T-shirt — or go all in with a breezy lace or fringed number.
Neck ties
An easy way to elevate an otherwise boring fit this season? Add a necktie. This classic menswear staple was spotted at Saint Laurent, Emporio Armani and Louis Vuitton — styled traditionally, loosened up or haphazardly knotted. Expect to see plenty of looks nodding to Hailey Bieber's viral Saint Laurent moment. For a more casual feel, pair a tie with a crisp shirt and shrunken cardigan. The best part? You probably already have one lying around or know someone who does.
Rugby shirts
There's no denying the influence of sports on fashion right now — and jerseys have become a sartorial staple. A low-key way to jump into the athletic trend, without being a fan, is the rugby shirt. This preppy classic was a standout during the Spring 2025 shows in Copenhagen, reimagined in a range of cuts and silhouettes. Try a slim fit version with a long skirt and sporty accessories for the ultimate spring fashion formula. Or go oversized with a pleated skirt, or even style it solo as a shirt dress — just as cool, with half the effort.
Bag charms
Bag charms have been the go-to accoutrement for several seasons now — and for good reason. They're quite literally charming and offer an easy way to showcase your personality. Plus, they deliver a little dopamine hit to even the most mundane of carry-alls. While many fashion brands now offer their own trinkets (see: Coach's viral cherry charm), you can easily DIY your own with bits and bobs you already have. Try colourful beads, frilly ribbons or random knick-knacks — when it comes to this trend, anything goes.

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At Sean (Diddy) Combs trial, ex-employee testifies she was threatened, kidnapped

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At Sean (Diddy) Combs trial, ex-employee testifies she was threatened, kidnapped

Social Sharing A former top aide to Sean (Diddy) Combs testified Tuesday at his sex trafficking trial that the music mogul threatened her with death on her first day on the job and later kidnapped her at gunpoint to join him in an effort to kill rapper Kid Cudi. The testimony from Capricorn Clark — a former assistant and global brand director for Bad Boy Entertainment — launched the third week of testimony in the trial on a violent note, as prosecutors try to prove Combs led a racketeering conspiracy spanning two decades that relied on beefy security employees and others to ensure he got what he wanted. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of an indictment accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward his longtime girlfriend Casandra Ventura — an R&B singer known as Cassie — and others. Clark's testimony came days after Kid Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi, testified that Clark called him from a car outside his home in December 2011 and told him that Combs, angered that Cudi was dating Cassie, had kidnapped her and forced her to ride him with him to Cudi's home. Clark testified that Combs came to her home that morning with a gun in his hand, demanded that she get dressed and come with him because "we're going to kill Cudi." She said they rode in a black Cadillac Escalade to Cudi's home in Los Angeles, where Combs and a security aide entered the residence while Clark sat in the car and called Cassie. Clark said while she waited in the car outside, she called Cassie on her burner phone and told her that Combs "got me with a gun and brought me to Cudi's house to kill him." Clark said she heard Cudi in the background of the call asking, "He's in my house?" She told Cassie, "Stop him, he's going to get himself killed." Cassie told her she couldn't stop Cudi, she recalled. Combs returned to the vehicle and asked Clark who she was talking to, Clark testified. He grabbed the phone and called Cassie back, she said. They then heard Cudi's vehicle coming up the road, she said. Combs and his bodyguard got back in the vehicle and chased after Cudi, finally giving up when they passed police cars that were heading for Cudi's house. After the break-in, Clark said, Combs told the people with him that they had to convince Cudi "it wasn't me." "If you don't convince him of that, I'll kill all you," he said, punctuating his threat with an expletive, according to Clark. Last Thursday, Cudi had testified that he dated Cassie briefly in December 2011, believing that she had broken up with Combs. But they agreed over the holidays to end the relationship after all that had happened. Rapper Kid Cudi testifies against Sean (Diddy) Combs 5 days ago Duration 1:54 Assistant U.S. attorney Mitzi Steiner questioned Clark about her off-and-on employment with Combs between 2004 and 2018, beginning with the first day on the job when she said Combs and a security staff member took her to Central Park after 9 p.m. and said he wasn't aware of her past history working with other rappers. Clark, her voice shaky at times, testified that Combs told her that if her past work for rap rivals became an issue, he'd have to kill her. She said she was only weeks into the job when she was tasked with handling some diamond jewelry that went missing. As a result, she said, she was taken to a largely empty building in Manhattan where, over a five-day stretch, she was repeatedly given a lie detector test by a man who seemed five times larger than her own size. "He said, 'If you fail this test they're going to throw you in the East River,"' she recalled. Clark said they eventually let her return to work. If convicted, Combs could face 15 years to life in prison.