America’s Trending Designers of 2025: Tailoring & Style Picks
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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2025 is a breakout year for American design. Expect a renewed focus on craftsmanship, inclusivity, and creative tailoring. Here, we spotlight the designers defining the year—and reveal how to style and size their key pieces using Tellar insights.
✨ Thom Browne
Why He’s Trending
Browne’s signature cropped tailoring and preppy mini-suits continue to make waves among fashion insider circles. His play on proportions—truncated jackets, high shorts—lets you harness high-fashion energy in everyday outfits.
Wear This Year
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Cropped blazer + mini-suit shorts – pick tweed or glen check for texture.
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Tailored overcoats – structured with a nod to couture.
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Striped shirting – pair with streamlined trousers for work balance.
🔗 For sizing tips on cropped tailoring, see our [Best Shirts for Workwear] guide.
👔 Todd Snyder
The Vibe
Modern menswear meets vintage Americana. Snyder’s unstructured blazers, chore jackets, and heritage chinos hit the sweet spot between formal and relaxed.
2025 Style Picks
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Unstructured wool blazers – easy, office‑to‑dinner layering.
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Heritage chinos + chore jackets – smart casual, Snyder style.
🔗 Learn how to fit vintage-inspired tailoring with Tellar's [Smart‑Casual Workwear] guide.
🧵 Bode (Emily Adams Bode)
What Makes Bode Special
Artisanal flair defines Bode: patchwork jackets, sashiko stitching, and upcycled fabrics. His pieces are narratives you can wear—with the craftsmanship to back them up.
Tailoring to Wear
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Patchwork blazers or vests – drama meets classic.
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Hand‑woven shirts – muted tones make them office‑friendly.
🔗 Want guidance on print, texture, and fabric? Explore our [Breathable Workwear Tips] article.
🪶 Willy Chavarria
Why to Watch
2025 sees Chavarria bringing streetwear sensibility to deluxe tailoring: oversized silhouettes in velvet, silk, and expansive comfort cuts.
Core Style Pieces
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Oversized velvet blazer – luxe texture with volume.
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Wide-legged silk trousers – formal style meets street ease.
🔗 Pair these with smart casual layering tips in Tellar’s [Smart‑Casual Workwear] guide.
🇺🇸 Gabriela Hearst
Quiet Luxury Designer
Hearst’s intersection of high-end fabric and minimalist design defines “quiet luxury”—think silk-wool dresses and cashmere coats with purpose.
Tailoring Essentials
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Double‑breasted cashmere coat – timeless and structured.
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Silk‑wool cady dress – refined office elegance.
🔗 See how to scale luxe pieces into everyday style in our [Smart‑Casual Workwear] post.
🕴️ Todd Shelton
Made‑in‑USA Revival
Shelton’s core is customization. His Made‑in‑USA tailoring offers a personalized alternative to off‑the‑rack, with focus on fabric and fit.
Key Wardrobe Picks
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Custom‑fit suit or shirt – designed for your measurements.
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Engineered shirting – tailored precision made easy.
🔗 Discover how to input your measurements into Tellar’s profile for perfect style-shipment.
🎩 Billy Reid
Southern Craft Meets Modernity
Reid’s signature is relaxed elegance—barn‑quilted jackets, unlined suits with PR-meets-factory flair.
Must‑Have Tailoring
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Unlined wool peak‑lapel suit – structured but breathable.
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Quilted barn jacket – East-meets-West smart casual.
🔗 For these hybrid pieces, check sizing tips in our [What Makes a Great Workwear Brand] post.
🧭 Style & Tailoring Trends Dominating 2025
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Soft‑shoulder, oversized tailoring – Browne, Chavarria, Snyder.
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Tailoring meets street – blazers over hoodies, silk trousers with sneakers.
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Textural storytelling – Bode’s sashiko, Reid’s quilting.
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Eco‑luxury essentials – Hearst’s cashmere & silk.
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Made‑in‑USA customization – Shelton’s bespoke fits.
🛍️ Building Your 2025 Tailored Capsule
Choose a hero piece from each designer and style it with timeless basics:
Designer |
Statement Piece |
Outfit Idea |
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Thom Browne |
Cropped tweed blazer + mini shorts |
With black loafers & crisp shirt |
Todd Snyder |
Unstructured blazer + chore chinos |
With tee and derby boots |
Bode |
Patchwork blazer or artisan shirt |
With dark denim or chinos |
Willy Chavarria |
Velvet oversized blazer |
With wide-leg trousers and sneakers |
Gabriela Hearst |
Double-breasted cashmere coat |
Over silk dress or suit |
Todd Shelton |
Made‑to‑measure shirt or suit |
With personalized fit |
Billy Reid |
Quilted barn jacket or wool suit |
With polo or dress shirt |
Creative Office Look: Bode shirt, Snyder chinos, Browne blazer, leather loafers.
Formal with a Twist: Hearst coat, Shelton custom shirt, Reid trousers, minimal boots.
🔧 Why Tellar Makes Shopping These Designers Easy
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Real-fit data – 1,500+ brand insights, including boutique and luxury sizing.
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Smart guides by fit-type – see brand recommendations in [Best Shirts for Workwear], [Smart‑Casual Workwear], and [What Makes a Great Workwear Brand].
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Custom measurement tools – upload your dimensions, reduce return rates.
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Brand-specific narratives – Tellar profiles include vintage tailoring notes (Snyder), cropped fit hints (Browne), and customization ease (Shelton).
🔍 Explore More Tellar Resources
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[Smart‑Casual Workwear (And What You Can Actually Wear)] – July 2025
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[Best Shirts for Workwear: What Brands To Buy] – June 2025
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[What Makes a Great Workwear Brand] – March 2025
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[Best Petite Brands for Workwear] – July 2025
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2025’s American designer landscape blends tradition with innovation—casual with couture, local craft with global style. Use Tellar to scale every collection piece to your frame, and confidently own the tailored trends.