It's not a revival we saw coming, but in 2025, the poncho is back. Once the uniform of the early-2000s indie sleaze movement, the poncho has returned in a slightly more refined form. No longer sported exclusively by Sienna Miller at Glastonbury, today’s iterations are more sculpturally elegant, with gently draped silhouettes in buttery silks and cosy cashmeres.

Several designers have made a strong case for the poncho's return in recent seasons. Cast your mind back to Autumn Winter 24, and Chemena Kamali riffed on the poncho silhouette in various forms at Chloe — from cropped leather styles with a utilitarian edge, to white lace capes draped delicately over models' shoulders. That same season, Moschino had us dreaming of being wrapped up in ponchos of the knitted variety, cut on an angle so as to gently graze the ground. Rabanne followed suit, imagining the poncho in heavier, outwear-ready fabrics, juxtaposed in a variety of vibrant prints. And at Bottega Veneta’s Autumn/Winter 2024 show, Matthieu Blazy offered up ponchos in soft, architectural knits, often oversized and gently draped at the neck.

As these things so often do, the poncho has trickled into the wardrobes of fashion's It girls in recent months. Buci NYC has made a case for the style as a going-out essential, with lightweight airy styles in semi-sheer silks. For something that a feels a little more seasonally appropriate (if you're reading this from Australia, that is), COS has dipped its toes into the trend with a cape-style coat that straddles the line between a poncho and a jacket.

You need only scroll TikTok or Instagram for a few short minutes to see exactly how we're styling the poncho in 2025. Some are opting for sheer styles paired with relaxed low-slung trousers, while others are playing with proportion in knitted ponchos, mini skirts, and thigh-high boots.

So, consider this your sign to revisit the piece you swore you’d never wear again — or to invest in one that feels like a grown-up version of your early-2000s self. The poncho is back, and this time, it’s staying.

LIONESS Aura Poncho Dress

SRG Axele Cashmere Knit Cape

TOTEME Fringed Wool-Blend Poncho

Pucci Vivara poncho

Buci NYC Ibis Poncho

Frankie's Bikinis Sophie Crochet Poncho

Free People Simply Triangle Poncho

Marle Cora Shawl

Enza Costo Cashmere Poncho