📌 Pinterest Fall 2025 Trend Report


Fall 2025 Trends according to Pinterest: what’s currently in (and how to create it)


1) Vintage Prep (aka 2000s/collegiate comeback)


What it is: rugby knits, pleats, cables, navy stripes, crest patches—preppy but thrifted and relaxed. Searches for preppy looks are exploding on Pinterest. 

How to wear: start with a striped knit + pleated skirt or wide‑leg trouser; add a crest pin on a thrifted blazer.

Budget moves: tailor a $10 blazer, add iron‑on letters, shine loafers.

Pin prompts: “women’s preppy outfits,” “2000s preppy aesthetic,” “navy stripe knit.” 


2) Polka Dot Aesthetic


What it is: dots on dresses, scarves, sheer tights—and nails (dot French tips are spiking). 

How to wear: mix tiny dots with stripes; keep palette coffee‑neutral (see next trend).

DIY: fabric‑paint dotted tees; dot nail decals.

Pin prompts: “polka dot outfit,” “polka dot nails.” 


3) Caffeine‑Inspired Shades


What it is: espresso, latte, caramel, matcha tones—across hair, makeup, and outfits (latte hair is way up). 

How to wear: monochrome coffee stack: espresso trousers + caramel knit + cream coat.

Beauty: latte blush + tawny lip.

Pin prompts: “vanilla latte hair,” “espresso outfit,” “matcha outfit.” 


4) Art Deco Revival (home)


What it is: brass, geometric lines, jewel tones, sculptural lighting; huge interest in “Art Deco vintage” and even “1920s kitchen.” 

How to do: swap one light fixture to a fluted or fan‑shade style, add a geometric mirror, green velvet pillow, or peel‑and‑stick deco tile.

Pin prompts: “art deco interior 1920s,” “new art deco.” 


5) Statement Tiles (home)


What it is: terracotta textures, vintage patterns, vivid blue ceramic; people are doing small, high‑impact installs. 

How to do (renters welcome): stick‑on tile stripe behind a stove, one‑wall shower stripe, grout refresh pen.

Pin prompts: “terracotta tiles texture,” “blue ceramic tile,” “striped tile bathroom.” 


6) Cubicle Chic (workspace)


What it is: luxe desk makeovers that feel personal—huge spikes in “work office makeover” and “cubicle makeover.” 

How to do: wrap panels in peel‑and‑stick fabric, add task lamp + stacked trays + faux greenery.

Pin prompts: “chic cubicle decor,” “luxe office.” 


7) Grungey Glam (beauty)


What it is: soft‑smudged ’90s/’00s grunge makeup—brown kohl, diffused liner. 

How to do (3 steps): balm on lid → smudge pencil → press taupe shadow; finish with brown lip.

Pin prompts: “clean grunge makeup,” “90s grunge makeup.” 


8) 90s Pixie Cuts


What it is: short, choppy, chic pixies trending hard with Gen Z. 

How to do: try a faux‑pixie (tuck & clip) first; if cutting, keep crown texture + long sideburns.

Pin prompts: “asymmetrical pixie bob,” “90s pixie haircut.” 


9) Dreamy Fall Travel (and outfits)


Where: European countryside (Cotswolds, Edinburgh), Brazil nights, Greek golden hours—searches are rising. 

How to do: build “walking chic” packs (waxed jacket + cable knit + sturdy loafers/sneaker), sunset‑friendly whites/golds for Greece, metallic minis for Brazil nightlife.

Pin prompts: “Cotswolds outfit,” “Brazil at night,” “Santorini night.” 


10) Mini Baking + Sweet Focaccia


What it is: tiny bakes and decorated focaccia (lemon‑blueberry, cinnamon florals). 

How to do: use muffin tins/mini loafs for portioned desserts; decorate focaccia with fruit slices and herbs.

Pin prompts: “mini dessert ideas,” “decorated focaccia.” 


The macro shift (why this is happening)

• Thrifting is the moment—Gen Z now makes up over half of Pinterest users; searches for thrifted fashion & décor are surging. Pinterest is even launching a Thrift Shop experience on‑platform Aug 20–Sep 26, 2025. 

• Media roundups are echoing the same moves: vintage maximalism, Art Deco, statement tiles, polka dots, and the retro/prep comeback across home and style. 


Sources & receipts

• Official Pinterest Fall 2025 Trend Report with data spikes + the on‑platform Thrift Shop (Aug 20–Sep 26, 2025). 

• Media recaps highlighting Art Deco, statement tiles, retro décor, polka dots, & vintage maximalism this fall. 

• Fashion press noting the secondhand/vintage surge among Gen Z this fall.