MEGA Trend Report: Make Power Moves by Dressing in the Power Suit

Have someone reserve the boardroom In the new power suit spotted at the S/S25 shows of Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent, the ‘80s look means serious business

It’s 9 PM, and you’re in the middle of finalizing a major deal over Zoom while simultaneously making dinner reservations, because who has time to cook when you’re in demand? Forget the pinstripes of the past—this Spring/Summer 2025 suiting trend takes all the power and flips it into a modern-day flex for women who’ve got meetings to conquer, reservations to make, and zero time to explain themselves. In analyzing the collections of Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, S/S25 transforms the corporate uniform into cinematic cool. 

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^{Suits—structured or slouched—are serious business for fashion today}

At the 2025 Golden Globes, Ayo Edibiri proved the power of a great suit when she channeled Julia Roberts’ iconic look from the 1990 ceremony, where Roberts wore a boxy Giorgio Armani suit and tie to collect her first major award for Steel Magnolias at just 23. Edibiri, having her accolades for the television show The Bear, wore a Loewe monochromatic grey wool suit—a version from the Spanish luxury label’s S/S25 collection. Her ensemble included a matching collared shirt, trousers with a gold logo detail, and an unexpected gold feather-shaped tie necklace. The homage felt fitting, considering Edibiri recently wrapped filming After the Hunt, director Luca Guadagnino’s latest project, in which she stars alongside Roberts. The choice of Loewe was no coincidence either—Creative Director Jonathan Anderson, who designed the look, was also the costume designer for Guadagnino’s critically acclaimed Challengers and Queer.

^{Ayo Edibiri in Loewe at the 2025 Golden Globes}

^{Julia Roberts in Giorgio Armani at the 1990 Golden Globes}

^{Loewe S/S25}

^{Loewe Men’s S/S25}

Tributes are nothing new in fashion, but when they come with a clever twist (or, in this case, a golden tie), they feel anything but stale. In a time where anti-quiet luxury thrives, such bold statements are more relevant than ever.

^{Bottega Veneta S/S25}

^{Bottega Veneta S/S25}

Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent has officially transported us back to a time when shoulder pads could make or break your career. It’s Yves Saint Laurent’s own personal style—down to the heavy glasses he wore with that signature nonchalance. Vaccarello’s collection gives us everything we didn’t know we needed: impeccable tailoring that, while technically slouchy, is so expertly tailored it could walk a fine line without a stumble. Double-breasted jackets, wide pants, and soft drapes that scream authority without breaking a sweat. You may have 80 unread emails, but this look tells the world you’re not fazed.

^{Saint Laurent S/S25}

^{Saint Laurent S/S25}

Here’s the thing—slouch doesn’t mean sloppy. In theory, it’s the opposite. You’re in control. This ‘80s redux isn’t retreating into the past for nostalgia’s sake; it’s harnessing that era’s ruthless ambition and cutting it with today’s effortless cool. Whether you’re running a boardroom or just running late, the woman in slouchy suiting is a modern-day Patrick Bateman, minus the psychosis. She’s got the power, and she’s using it to command her space, make deals, and maybe even send a passive-aggressive email or two.

^{Collar play is for working adults, too}

On the flip side, Matthieu Blazy over at Bottega Veneta is bringing a different kind of throwback, with a touch of childhood wonder and a lot of university nostalgia. His collection’s cinched waists and popped collars paired with jeans and almost-too-perfect leather bags feel like a character from your favorite old-school movie—except now it’s in ultra-HD, and the protagonist is you. Blazy’s pieces might not be slouchy, but they fit into the same cinematic space, one where everything feels just a bit elevated, like watching a VHS tape on a screen so clear, you notice the smallest details. His pieces remind us that power dressing doesn’t always mean stiff suiting; it can be relaxed, yet pristine, like that prep-school kid who always seemed too cool for class but aced every test.

^{Ann Demeulemeester S/S25}

^{Dries Von Noten S/S25}

^{Khaite S/S25}

^{Dolce & Gabbana S/S25}

Why are we diving back into the power closets of the ‘80s? Simple: We’ve been circling the aesthetic drain of this era for years, salivating over its endless influence in pop culture, and now we’re ready to claim the business look as our own. This season’s slouchy suiting trend is all about control, confidence, and showing up like the lead in your own corporate thriller. Because if you’re not already powerful, dressing like it will get you halfway there.

^{Suits have never been more suited to one’s closet than today}

How do you style it for the modern day? Cinch your waist, widen your pants, and throw on a jacket so sharp it could cut through your to-do list. Pair it with loafers or heels—whatever suits the mood—but make sure the vibe is unmistakable: You are running this. You’re in charge, and you’ve got the outfit to prove it.

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Photos: SAINT LAURENT, BOTTEGA VENETA, LOEWE, DRIES VAN NOTEN, ANN DEMEULEMEESTER, KHAITE, DOLCE & GABBANA; WHAT THE FROCK (via Reddit)

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