Game, set, style:Fashion trends from Australian Open to watch out for in 2025

Are you team 'bold and bright' or 'sleek and futuristic'? In addition to an exciting display of sporting abilities, the 2025 Australian Open is setting a tone for fashion aesthetics. From Daria Kasatkina’s bold colour-blocking to Coco Gauff’s Marvel-inspired cut-out bodysuit, here are some stand-out fashion statements that you, too, can incorporate in your wardrobe to look sporty chic.
Think colours like neon lime, magenta, and orange, balanced with grounding neutrals like beige and navy
For men,expect bold-hued jackets, paired with subtle black or grey bottoms, oversized hoodies with contrasting panels or two-tone joggers that transition effortlessly between workout wear and casualwear
For women, think leggings with diagonal colour panels that enhance the visual appeal, sports bras and tank tops, colour blocked sneakers with pastel or monochromatic outfits
*If you want to colour-block your accessories,opt for gym bags, sneakers, and visors with multi-colour accents
Choose metallic shades, iridescent colours, or textured fabrics to add a futuristic vibe
For men, pants in metallic shades, iridescent jackets, sneakers with reflective detailing or tees with metallic piping
For women, metallic joggers paired with solid-coloured tops, shiny windbreakers with reflective accents
Channel metallic through shoes, backpacks, caps, or belts


Add asymmetrical hemlines and angular cut-outs to bring drama to your sportswear
For men, asymmetry will be seen in zippered hoodies, tanks with angled cuts, and tees featuring diagonal seams
For women, cut-out leggings, dresses, and even jumpsuits, giving daily wear a sporty twist
*Gym-to-street fashion through multi-functional pieces like convertible jackets or tops with detachable sleeves

*Look for accessories that balance the bold with the practical, with features like water resistance or extra storage
*Neon sneakers, reflective backpacks, crossbody utility bags, visors and oversized sunglasses, fun hair clips, earrings, or sleek, metal bracelet and necklace with pendant, if you want to go subtle
(With inputs from Samvedita Indrajeet, head of design for a Mumbai-based lifestyle brand, and Sharanya Rao, a Bengaluru-based fashion designer)