15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
The It girl's guide to bermuda shorts
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If hot pants ruled the hemlines of last summer, this season's silhouette of choice has taken a more measured approach. Enter, bermuda shorts. Straddling the style line between modest and modern, the once-retired knee-grazer has returned, spotted everywhere from runways to the streets in iterations that feel more polished and contemporary. Whether its cut from rugged denim or airy linen, bermudas have proven to take the cake on versatility—offering just enough coverage without compromising on edge.
If you need any further proof that bermudas are back in full force, look no further than the spring/summer 2025 runways. From Dior to Chanel, the silhouette made frequent appearances in shows. The Dior spring/summer 2025 ready‑to‑wear show featured an immersive fusion of athleticism and elevated glamour under Maria Grazia Chiuri's vision. Among the highlights was a standout pair of black jacquard technical taffeta bermuda shorts, etched with the archival Dior Graphique motif and finished with an elastic drawstring waist and zip pockets—a couture take on athletic allure. These bermudas were styled alongside coordinating bomber jackets, reinforcing the show's blend of performance wear and runway polish. Chanel hopped on the knee-length train at their spring/summer 2025 show as well where they offered a sophisticated reimagining of classic elegance infused with contemporary ease, under Virginie Viard's direction. The collection showcased bermuda shorts crafted from luxe tweed, a signature Chanel fabric elevated for warmer months. Coordinated with structured jackets and accessorised with mid-calf boots, the ensemble created a look that balanced tradition and modernity. Dior spring/summer 2025 ready-to-wear: technical jacquard bermuda shorts paired with sporty tailoring. Courtesy of Dior Chanel spring/summer 2025: tweed bermuda shorts paired with structured jackets and mid-calf boots. Courtesy of Chanel
Off the runway, bermudas are coming out of retirement to become the comfortable yet fashionable go-to for it-girls across the globe. Spotted in New York, Suki Waterhouse was seen strutting the streets of the Big Apple in a full white ensemble, sporting a pair of distressed denim bermuda shorts paired with a structured white blazer, then finished with bold pink knee-high boots that sparkled with each step. Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow took a more polished approach, recently sharing a snapshot featuring tailored bermuda shorts matched with an oversized blue-button down shirt, an outfit she deemed as one of her 'spring essentials'. Gwyneth Paltrow gives Bermudas the crisp treatment, pairing tailored shorts with a classic blue button-down. @gwynethpaltrow Suki Waterhouse brings edge to summer whites, styling distressed Bermudas with a sharp blazer and bubblegum-pink boots. Getty
So now you're sold on bermudas—but where to start? These five styles are leading the charge, making it easy to find a pair that speaks to your both your mood and your wardrobe. Cargo styles channel utility cool when worn with a fitted tank and sneakers, while denim bermudas feel effortless with a baby tee and strappy sandals. Gwyneth Paltrow taught us that tailored versions shine with crisp shirting or boxy blazers, perfect for the office or dressed-up errands. Athleisure takes lean into comfort, easily styled with sporty tanks, baseball caps and retro sneakers. And for vacation-ready ease, linen bermudas pair best with breezy tops and minimalist slides. No matter your style code, one thing's certain: bermudas are no longer a fashion outlier—they're the summer staple with staying power. Below, shop a Vogue -approved edit of bermuda shorts across all five key styles—denim, tailored, athleisure, cargo and linen—to suit every mood, moment, and summer agenda. Courtesy of Chanel
1 / 25 The denim bermuda, Chanel Courtesy of Loewe
2 / 25 Anagram shorts in denim
Available at Loewe. Courtesy of Saint Laurent
3 / 25 Bermuda shorts in black vendôme denim, $1,310
Available at Saint Laurent. Courtesy of Miu Miu
4 / 25 Light denim bermudas, $1,730
Available at Miu Miu. Courtesy of Gucci
5 / 25 Low waist GG denim jacquard shorts, $1,797
Available at Gucci. Alessandro Lucioni
6 / 25 The tailored bermuda, Dries Van Noten Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
7 / 25 Tailored bermuda shorts, $ 2,300
Available at Louis Vuitton. Courtesy of Prada
8 / 25 Eyelet lace bermudas, $1,590
Available at Prada. Courtesy of Thom Browne
9 / 25 Thom Browne tailored high-waist shorts, $1,751
Available on Farfetch. Courtesy of Miu Miu
10 / 25 Grisaille bermudas, $2,270
Available at Miu Miu. Courtesy of Dior
11 / 25 The sporty bermuda, Dior Courtesy of Miu Miu
12 / 25 Technical silk bermudas, $1,730
Available at Miu Miu. Courtesy of FWRD
13 / 25 Sporty & Rich runner nylon short, $153
Available at FRWD. Courtesy of Prada
14 / 25 Re-Nylon shorts, $1,640
Available at Prada. Courtesy of Dior
15 / 25 Black jacquard technical taffeta with white Dior graphique motif, $2,845
Available on Dior. Courtesy of Burberry
16 / 25 The cargo bermuda, Burberry Courtesy of Ganni
17 / 25 Blue denim shorts, $337
Available at Ganni. Courtesy of Balenciaga
18 / 25 Minimal cargo shorts in black, $1,650
Available at Balenciaga. Courtesy of Simone Rocha
19 / 25 Simone Rocha cargo pocket drawstring shorts, $816
Available at Club21. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
20 / 25 Bottega Veneta twill cargo shorts, $695
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Zimmermann
21 / 25 The linen bermuda, Zimmermann Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
22 / 25 Toteme cotton and linen-blend shorts, $671
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Brunello CucinellI
23 / 25 Linen baggy shorts, $1,430
Available at Brunello Cucinelli. Courtesy of Valentino Garavani
24 / 25 Linen bermuda shorts with toute la v print, $1,110
Available at Valentino Garavani. Courtesy of Loro Piana
25 / 25 Perth bermuda linen shorts, $1,123
Available at Loro Piana.