And just like that, it’s May, and beach season is halfway through. That doesn’t mean that sizzling hot summer style is ready to take a back seat. Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 made a statement of this at their recent presentation, serving up all the looks needed for a chic wardrobe refresh — whether you liked it clean and classy, sexy and sassy, or high on haute couture.

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Bench set the tone for the two-day affair with the high-energy vibe of its retail brands. Whether your bias is for a mélange of neon brights for a day at the beach, or neutrals for a day tripping in the city, or preppy with an edge for hanging with the crew, it was giving IG-worthy at every turn.

Swimwear brand La Vie En Rose took its cues from the summer sun with cute bikinis and maillots in fluorescent pinks and greens. Florals were also another big trend that took to the runway, perfect for those Hampton-esque beach parties come the weekend.

Urban Revivo kept it casual chic in crisp whites and classic gray, and the ultimate closet must-haves — the perfect LBD. This was a collection for the busy man or woman whose schedule goes straight from day to night.

It was Gen Z represent for Human in a special collaborative collection with visual artist Vico Chan — Humankind X Vico. Channeling an Japanese-inspired aesthetic, models walked in wearing denim jackets hand painted with flowers, and shirts were embellishments and wearable art.

Bench Club was all about country club and campus style with preppy stripes, varsity jackets, chinos, and cheerleader-inspired looks. Actors Jameson Blake and Robbie Jaworski played campus jock for a hot minute as they walked the runway.