If there's a lack of ideas in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Okay, not call—but where ya gonna go? Pinterest has its own answer—on one of their themed mood boards. For over a decade and a half, this platform has been collecting the most creative ideas and fashion trends, so it has accumulated colossal experience in predicting what will become fashionable in the new year.
Pinterest recently dropped their regular review of predictions for 2025, so let's all gaze into the crystal ball together, where the most interesting trends that might rule the world in the new year are revealed. Okay, trends that will probably rule this world—but it's still damn interesting, isn't it?
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Castlecore
Medieval is the new modern! The magnificent classics of Gothic castles, knightly armor, and accessories are returning to firmly settle everywhere around us, and in our design, too. We take the best from the past—and are inspired by the immortal classics!
Oh stop calling everything fffing "core". It is medieval not stupid castlecore!
Surreal Soirees
Surrealism at its best! Various phantasmagoric elements, decorations, and gravity-defying centerpieces. Just recall the incredible colorful covers of old sci-fi books—and let them inspire you to the fullest.
That tree is giving me the Lorax vibes. Time to embrace my inner Dr Suess
Sea Witchery
The sea is not only salt water, sun, and wind. It is also a variety of iridescent shades, wavy wet hair, mermaid-style manicures, and much, much more. The sea has a deep variety of images—and they will all be here.
the sea is not only salt water but algae and slimy creatures with tentacles,really looking forward to this kind of make up and hairstyle Ah by the way..sea is about plastic pollution, how about adding some bright colored platic pieces to the collecting just to make more...pollution..damn
Having worked on boats for 15yrs, these things make me cringe. The sea is not always beautiful, ethereal and kind. In fact, that is rare and only found in certain places. The sea is actually brutal, vicious, it doesn't care about you. And will kill you in seconds.
Load More Replies...The sea isn't just about saltwater and sunshine. It's an enchanting symphony of iridescent hues, effortlessly wavy wet hair, and mesmerizing mermaid-style manicures. Imagine diving into a world where every wave tells a story and every shade holds a secret. The ocean is a canvas, painted with the magic of countless images, each more captivating than the last. Dive deep and let the spellbinding allure of sea witchery transport you to a place where the mystic beauty of the ocean meets the elegance of enchantment.
Oh dear Poseidon and Neptune, I'm in! Let me just get my tail on and I'll take that plunge. Granted, I don't like the ocean (healthy fear and respect) don't wear wakeup or ever get manicures but this was written so well that I'll risk the drowning ;>
Load More Replies...WTF is a "mermaid style manicure"? Take a moment to remember every mermaid you ever saw in a movie. Now tell me everything you remember about their fingernails. You likely don't remember much unless it's mermaids in their siren attack mode - where they are often depicted with pointy fingernails like claws. Syrena in Pirates of the Caribbean appears to have natural nails.
For several years now, Pinterest has been making predictions about what professional designers—and just ordinary people who are fond of beautiful things—will be guided by in the next twelve months. For example, a year ago, the top trends were "Slowcation" (the main idea was more lazy mornings in bed!), the concept of "One person's trash is another person's treasure," and the revival of vintage jazz.
I can't say anything about lazy mornings in bed (I still haven't managed to have at least one in 2024), and I enjoyed jazz long before 2024. But the idea of diversity in assessing values definitely made sense to me personally. Iin any case, Pinterest knows what they're talking about, right?
Rococo Revival
Ruffles, frills, corset dresses, lace... Rococo with its amazing, and sometimes even over-the-top, sense of style is here again. Not only in clothes and accessories, but also in interior design. Why wait so long? Set your New Year's table in the ornate Rococo style for the holiday!
That's Victorian or Edwardian. Think of Marie Antoinette...
Rebel Floats
Have you noticed that retro never goes out of style? This time, Pinterest invites us to get inspired by the classic all-American retro diner. A little old-school soda along with the timeless traditions of old classic movies—why not, it's so stylish?
I still get chocolate & malt milkshakes, but the other day I ordered one and the teenager girl was had no idea what malt was, so we got into a fun topic there about that and original cream sodas while she whizzed my chocolate milkshake. Not sure the younger generation are gonna bring it back if the basic classic is unknown but I can dream ❤️
Primary Play
If you've previously only let your inner child out occasionally, then in 2025, Pinterest suggests doing it on a permanent basis. Don't hold back, use incredible combinations of bright and playful tones literally everywhere! Welcome to the playground!
IMHO, it would be a most welcome change from the ubiquitous beiges, taupes and greys. Well, I'm à child of the 60s.
This isn't called "Primary Play" or anything of the sort, this is just decorating one's house like you're in the 70's or 80's. Make everything clash (especially patterns) and double down on mustard yellow, avocado green, burnt orange, salmon and shag carpet to really emulate the past!
So what do we have planned for 2025? The cherry on top is... well, literally, the cherry on top. That's right, cherry colors will be incredibly trending, in all their richness of shades—from a lighter cherry martini to a deep and rich dark cherry red. The next trend is Aura beauty, which means makeup that is selected according to your personal aura. That is, colors that best match your inner state and energy field.
And in the Top 3—Rococo revival. That is, the return of luxurious accessories, classic corset dresses, lushly decorated tables... If you have watched the recent Jeanne du Barry movie starring Johnny Depp, then any of the costumes from the film could become pure inspiration for you.
Cherry-Coded
The entire palette of cherry shades—from early spring flowers to ripe, juicy cherries—is at your complete disposal. Pinterest predicts an abundance of cherry tones in moodboards and menus for users of all ages in 2025.
Aura Beauty
It's actually very simple—you pick your makeup to suit your mood, defining your aura for every day. This way, unique harmony of form and content is achieved.
Black eyeliner running in tear-stained streaks down my face on work days, then…
add a little apocalyptic blood red so they leave you alone
Load More Replies...Fisherman Aesthetic
The sea isn't just mermaids. The sea is also fishermen. According to Pinterest, we should prepare for an abundance of maritime tunes in everything from clothing to tattoos. Cable-knit jumpers, sardine tattoos, and stripes—even if you live a thousand miles from the nearest coast, that's not an excuse not to awaken your inner sailor.
People cosplaying as sailors, fishers, fishmongers and pirates all the time just seems pretty damn stupid, especially if someone doesn't live in a fishing town, near a beach, or doesn't work on a wharf. It would look fvcking r3t@rd3d to see someone in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or any desert country dressed as some mariner or seafarer.
Texas has 367 miles of Gulf of Mexico shoreline.
Load More Replies...Soo in future all of germany will be depicted as Schleswig-Holstein rather than Bavaria?
I must be ahead of the game, I have two cable knit sweaters that I really like. Don't have the yellow waders yet, thought, I'll start looking.
Of course, no one can guarantee that every single predictions will definitely come true in 2025. After all, the world has seen many predictions from the greatest authorities in their field fail completely. For example, at the end of the 19th century, several famous scientists sincerely believed that one of the main problems of society in a hundred years would be... the disposal of horse manure.
After all, in their opinion, the number of horse-drawn carriages would grow along with the growth of the planet's population and, accordingly, the amount of manure on the streets would increase as well. But a couple of years later, people invented the car—and the prediction failed...
And many people also remember the legendary phrase, "640 kilobytes ought to be enough for anybody," widely attributed to Bill Gates. By the way, the size of the text document in which I am writing this post is already over 700 kilobytes.
Dolled Up
After Barbie re-conquered the world on the silver screen, in 2025, Pinterest invites us to look at the surrounding reality through the cozy window of a dollhouse. Doll-like makeup, cozy room decor—as if it came out of the display case of a toy store—all of this will be on trend.
With pink. Also, does the doll like makeup include looking like Annabelle or Chucky's bride?.
Load More Replies...This is a lot for people to keep up with. I don't think we'll be seeing a whole ton on a daily, regular basis in the average community.
it was painful for me to watch the Barbie movie during a flight. Because I couldn't leave.
What? Playing with a dollhouse? Are they five years old?? Well, I suppose making a dollhouse is a hobby for some...
It's actually really cool as a hobby. There's a lady who makes dollhouses. She spent 9 years making a very detailed Addams Family mansion. Look it up on youtube. She does sell her dollhouses but not that one because it became sentimental to her.
Load More Replies...Goddess Complex
Be ready for some really divine vibes—Pinterest invites you to discover the goddess in you, as in, the antique frescoes and majestic statues of ancient Egypt. With all those gold facials, goddess braids, and sublime nail designs—why not?
There's enough people with Goddess Complex. We don't need to encourage that.
Gold jewelry and braided hair is nothing new, "trendy" or impressive. Plus, if some stupid little blonde white girl tried to wear a goddess braid, she'd look like an idot, on top of royally fvcking her hair. Not everyone's hair has the right texture or strength for all styles and certain ethnicities look really stupid when they try to copy certain things.
Terra Futura
2025, according to Pinterest, will bring even more of this unique eco-living vibe to representatives of different generations, with its recyclable fashion, community spaces, and self-sufficient gardens. The aesthetics of the modern world with an awareness of its fragility.
This entire thread makes me glad I never bothered with Pintrest. I mean, WTF?
Bad Alchemy - AGREE AGREE AGREE. This thread is embarrassingly cringe.
Load More Replies...All clothing can be recycled if people just donated their clothing or used their clothes until they become rags, and then use the ragged clothing as rags.
I post all the time about the factory I worked in back the 70s, but we used to buy recycled rags for washup even back then. They came in 55 gallon drums!
Load More Replies...this thread leads itself ad absurdum at this point follow new trends like scifi colors and mermaidglitter just to match with a reused upcycled piece of clothes..to save waste and be aware of nature
On the other hand, when it comes to design and fashion trends, Pinterest doesn't so much predict trends as it actually creates them, much like the Pantone Institute determines the "color of the year." Therefore, with Pinterest's huge user base, its years of accumulated experience, and artificial intelligence, it can almost guarantee that at least half of these predictions will come true.
Mix & Maximalist
More, more, and more, in both decor and clothing! Pinterest is anticipating incredible combinations of colors, styles, and textures. And lots of layering, too. Some will call it madness, others—eclecticism. We'll call it stylish maximalism, and we'll be 100% right.
I must admit, living in Africa, the women in their colorful outfits look absolutely stunning!
Chaos Cakes
Forget about perfectly decorated cakes and nicely placed icings! With 2025 comes the aesthetic of childish drawings—and sweets are following this wacky trend, too. The sillier your cake looks, the more stylish it is. At least in 2025. At least, according to Pinterest.
Well basically this would just be a normal cake that someone didn’t decorate with artistry.
Load More Replies...Nesting Parties
Enjoy this baby shower aesthetic with its pastel colors, motherly tenderness, and all-encompassing love. When a new life comes into this world, we simply have to greet it beautifully and drive this supporting parenting trend.
Well, in any case, it's quite interesting and wholesome to learn which ideas will inspire people in the new year, so please feel free to scroll this list to the very end, read all the stories and explanations, and always remember—each of us creates our own beauty. So even if you don't like any of these predicted trends, just be unique—and maybe you will set a new trend for 2026!
Pickley Fix
Just pickle everything—even things that weren't too bland before! The crunchy sound of the gherkin is becoming an absolute trend, along with pickle cakes, pickle fries, and pickle literally everything. If it looks out of the ordinary, why shouldn't it be trendy?
When i heard of battered and fried pickle chips, I was sure they would be awful. They are actually delicious!
Seeing Double
Don't be afraid to copy—just call it synchronicity. Coordinated outfits will rule the world in 2025, according to Pinterest. While matching outfits used to be preserved for twins, now we'll sync up with other people's looks just because it's so damn cool.
And then someone ends up with a high heel in their head and the whole Pinterest board needs to be redone.
Load More Replies...Pinterest seems to be contradicting itself quite a bit so far.
Gee, I thought it was about doing your own thing and standing out from the crowd. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Great. As if greige cars and greige houses aren't enough. Good God.
Peak Travel
The only thing better than mountains is mountains. In 2025, Pinterest predicts a boom in the popularity of highland tourism, with all the aesthetics that go with it. Take a deep breath of fresh air—if you haven't been to the mountains yet, today, the mountains are coming to you!
Just remember to stick to the designated paths and trails, respect your surroundings and also take all your rubbish home with you. Cheers!
And by all means, approach and feed the bears. Moose also like belly rubs.
Load More Replies...So even more tourism in switzerland and austria? I can see the locals beeing over the moon! /s
Sure, let's encourage over-tourism to another naturally beautiful spot so the "dimfluencers" can trash the place and antagonize the locals. 🙄
If you're "going to the mountains" for some bullsh!t reason, you'd better damn sure pet ALL the bears, pet every precious little mountain lion kitten (they're just kitties, they adore cat treats, cardboard boxes and ear scratches!) Snag yourself some baby coyotes, the mother dog won't care, she likes it when people grab her puppies! Moose are -very- friendly, too! Especially bull moose, they like it when people play with them and try to poke their noses!
today the mountains coming to me ??? wt heck? I love Pinterest for inspiration but this predictions never hit my bubble.I would delete the app stante pede..
Moto Boho
The aesthetics of roaring motorcycles, uncompromising speed, and matching outfits are entering the home stretch in 2025. These chunky leather handbags, flowy skirts, and moto boots—the stylish riders from the picture are heading straight to the streets.
Wearing flowy skirts on a motorcycle is just asking for an accident.
This thread reads like they just think up whatever s**t they can and throw it all at the wall to see what sticks. "They'll dress in layers" "They'll dress in cherry red" They'll dress like seafarers" "They'll dress like bikers and over extend their credit on a roaring motorcycle they can't afford" "Then they will ride their roaring motorcycle to a dollhouse looking place and enjoy a pastel baby shower sans pregnant person / baby. (eye roll)
Player One
Avatar aesthetics are becoming trendy in 2025. Come up with any customization options for your character, the most interesting accessories and incredible hairstyles. The game world surrounds us, and we are our avatar. By the way, why not level up right now?
This makes me think of "I'm an island boy. I'm an island boy" Good grief
What do I think?!?!? Well, I gotta tell ya, I think people just post the stupidest s**t they can think of just to see how many people they can get to do it.
I don't make resolutions, and I 100% do not follow trends (in fact, when I see a trend occurring, I run in the opposite direction.) You know what I want for 2025? I'd love for more people to realize that following social media trends is toxic and just drop it. Helping others, helping animals, doing good in your community. Spending more time putting good into the world, taking less. Consuming less, reusing more. Give more than you take, But take care of yourself.
I can safely say I won't be following any of those trends and will continue to embrace the "Grumpy Old Fart" aesthetic
What do I think?!?!? Well, I gotta tell ya, I think people just post the stupidest s**t they can think of just to see how many people they can get to do it.
I don't make resolutions, and I 100% do not follow trends (in fact, when I see a trend occurring, I run in the opposite direction.) You know what I want for 2025? I'd love for more people to realize that following social media trends is toxic and just drop it. Helping others, helping animals, doing good in your community. Spending more time putting good into the world, taking less. Consuming less, reusing more. Give more than you take, But take care of yourself.
I can safely say I won't be following any of those trends and will continue to embrace the "Grumpy Old Fart" aesthetic
