This Unexpected Flower Is Taking Over Fashion Right Now

Florals can be so “meh.” They’re extremely hit or miss. It’s been a long time since I saw a floral item that felt fresh. But there’s a new flower-based trend rising on the scene, and it’s reinvigorating the concept.

If you pay really close attention to what other people are wearing, you’ll notice that orchids are popping up more and more. And not orchid-inspired patterns, but actual photos of orchids printed onto a dress or blown up to cover a garment, as Dries Van Noten expertly did for a look in its spring/summer 2025 collection. Fashion has a new favorite flower, it seems.

It stands to reason, as there are more than 28,000 orchid varietals spanning every color imaginable, the flower lends itself to endless interpretation. Who doesn’t love a sunset-hued palette for late summer?

This idea of leaning into nature is nothing new for Brooklyn-based designer Tyler McGillivary, who’s sourced inspiration from pictures of the natural world since her brand’s inception. Whether it’s a dress printed to look like a monarch butterfly wing or jeans stamped with prehistoric shells, McGillivary is onto something with major potential. After all, why shouldn’t nature’s beauties be wearable? Based on my own observations, I’m predicting this style will become more popular through the rest of this year and well into spring 2026.

Below, shop a curated edit of clothes and accessories to make the orchid trend your own.

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