The Pencil Skirt Makes An AW25 Comeback: These Are The Ones We Love

Once a stalwart of mid-century wardrobes, the pencil skirt has returned to the forefront for AW25, reimagined across all sensibilities – from the classic black column to more expressive printed styles. Across catwalks, designers breathed new life into this polished piece – paired more often not with tailored jackets – balancing its innate sophistication with unexpected twists.



Calvin Klein stripped it back to minimalist perfection in greys and pinstripes, while Sarah Burton at Givenchy offered sculptural hourglass jackets with classic skirts. Elsewhere, Gucci and Fendi softened the look in pastel hues, and layered styling saw the classic pencil skirt paired with everything from slouchy knits to delicate strapless bodices. The result? A wardrobe staple firmly refreshed, and exceedingly versatile, for now.

A Brief History

Born from Christian Dior’s 1954 collections, the pencil skirt was the sleek, modern antithesis to post-war fullness. Its slim silhouette epitomised mid-century sophistication, adored by icons from Audrey Hepburn to Marilyn Monroe. Reinvented through the decades – from 1960s mod to 1980s power dressing – it has never lost its elegance. Today, its enduring appeal lies in versatility: equally at home in the office or styled with fresh, contemporary ease.

These are the ones that we love across the high end to the high street.