STRIPE STACKING

For 2025, the power of stripes is getting an upgrade. The trend we’re watching? Stripe stacking. This isn’t just layering stripes, but creating bold, multi-dimensional outfits that challenge traditional ways of wearing stripes.

Think: combining multiple stripes of different widths, directions, and colors—all within one piece. It’s a modern take on the '90s striped look, but with a focus on unique color pairings and unexpected combinations. Tangerine and teal, cherry red and soft lilac, mustard and deep plum—the more unique, the better.

This funky little trend is finding its way into color-blocked pieces. Imagine a modern maxi where different stripe layers are stacked on top of one another, creating depth and interest in a single garment. It’s a way for your products or merchandise to feel both on-trend and thoughtfully designed, allowing for a visual rhythm to be set for impact in a minimalist package.

For small businesses, incorporating stripe stacking into your designs or collections for 2025 means offering something that stands out, grabs attention, and shows you’re ahead of the curve without needing to rely on predictable seasonal trends. If you’ve been through a few seasons in your small business you’ve likely seen the same ones return year after year.

So if you’re one that likes to stay ahead, it’s time to rethink how you style stripes. Stack them in unexpected ways and watch your looks & collections make a statement.

TRUDY CAIRO | CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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