Pirate style is landing: the rebel aesthetic is taking over fashion for summer 2025!

Every fashion season comes with a new wave of inspiration - and this summer, the pirate aesthetic is putting its hand on our style with full force. After Hailey Bieber's Mafia wives, Acne Studios' ultra-cool looks, and the royal Pinterest fantasies of December 2024, it's now the turn of the nautical rebels to take over the catwalks and streets.For the autumn-winter 2025-2026 season, we're travelling not to the high seas, but into the wardrobe of the modern pirate - with loose cotton shirts, low boots and men's waistcoats. The aesthetic is anything but boring: bold, strong and completely defiant of standards. Prepare to conquer the city with rebel spirit and pirate chic!


Dior - 2025/2026


Ann Demeulemeester - 2025/2026

The Pirate Aesthetic: Rebellion, Freedom and Pop Culture Charm

The pirate style never fails to inspire - thanks to the romantic image of the adventurers of the golden age of piracy. Figures like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd embody the rebellion against authority and the quest for total freedom. This spirit lives on today through cult titles such as Pirates of the Caribbean, One Piece and Peter Pan, turning piratecore into a fashion and cultural icon.


Johnny Depp -2015


Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Richard as Captain Hook in 1954.

On the catwalks

The pirate aesthetic entered the catwalks this season, characterised by a number of distinctive elements such as loose or frilled shirts, hemmed sleeves, high-waisted trousers, layered coats, corsets and, of course, the famous pirate boots. The look is enhanced by accessories such as tricolour hats, bandanas, belts and spectacular jewellery such as necklaces and rings that add character to any outfit.The colour palette favours earthy tones, deep reds and blacks, creating an atmosphere of adventure and mystery. Fabrics such as linen, leather and velvet are often used to add texture and depth to the overall look.


Dior - 2025/2026


Isabel Marant - 2025/2026

The editors' choice to adopt the pirate aesthetic