Seven Fall Fashion Trends Inspired by Princess Anne
The British royal might not have set out to be a fashion icon, but her signature style is all over this season’s runways.
The British royal family has long influenced fashion. From Queen Victoria’s white wedding dress to Kate Middleton’s, Princess of Wales’s, mid-length dresses and sleek suiting, what the members of the Windsor family choose to wear often trickles down into our own wardrobes to define eras and make lasting impacts.
And while it’s easy to consider members of the family like Diana, Princess of Wales and Princess Margaret style icons of their time, there are others whose sartorial influence goes a little more under the radar. Consider Princess Anne, the Princess Royal.
In recent years, King Charles’s sister has become something of an unlikely trendsetter. The Olympian unintentionally captured the attention of hypebeasts thanks to her love of Oakley sunglasses, which, when paired with her smart-casual outfits for engagements, sits at that perfect push-and-pull contrast that fashion fans so often enjoy. Or, there’s her unfussy approach to rewearing outfits. The Princess often pulls out looks that have sat in her wardrobe since the 1970s. It’s no wonder then that the internet often crowns her a “sustainable queen.”
While her influence isn’t as plain to observe—in comparison to someone like Kate Middleton, who often has the ability to instantly sell out items—the Princess Anne effect is a little more stealth. This season, plenty of her signature styling subtly appeared on the catwalks, from Miu Miu to Burberry and Hermès.
As she turned 75 on August 15, ELLE explores the influence of Princess Anne on the fall 2025 runways with the seven style takeaways to incorporate into your wardrobe now.
The Skirt Suit
Like her late mother before her, the Princess has long enjoyed wearing a skirt suit. While Queen Elizabeth was known for solid brights, Anne is more willing to choose those in colored tweeds and prints.
The Skirt Suit, as Seen at Miu Miu
The Miu Miu fall 2025 collection had a series of the two-piece sets reminiscent of the Princess Royal's go-tos. Here, the classic silhouette was mixed with lace-up leather shoes and sparkly socks.
The Tartan Skirt
A tartan kilt is a royal wardrobe essential, especially when they’re spending time at Balmoral Castle. Anne’s dark plaid choice, worn here with contrasting accessories, is worth noting for its neat knee-length hem.
The Tartan Skirt, as Seen at Burberry
It might have been her elder brother King Charles to whom Daniel Lee most recently paid homage with the Highgrove x Burberry collection, but when it came to the fall 2025 runway, Anne's influence was plain to see, from the kilts to the brooches.
The Silk Headscarf
When she’s not in a tiara or a riding hat, the Princess can often be found wearing a silk scarf to keep her signature bouffant hairstyle in place.
The Silk Headscarf, as Seen at Gucci
The same styling trick was used at Gucci, but this time the foulards were placed over sporty baseball caps for added athletic flair.
The Aviator Sunglasses
Princess Anne has become an accidental eyewear influencer over the last few years as her preferred sports-style specs have gone viral. For this season, however, it’s her embrace of retro aviator styles that cut through.
The Aviator Sunglasses, as Seen at Chloé
At Chloé, the silhouette made a triumphant return. As Anne and the runways prove, you don’t need to be a pilot to sport this style.
The Brooch
The Princess often decorates her shoulder with a stealthy brooch. It adds not only a decorative touch, but speaks of family heritage and access to the world’s best jewelry collection.
The Brooch, as Seen at Tory Burch
For so long, brooches felt like an underrated accessory of the past. This season, however, there’s an encouragement for us all to pin one to our pieces. Copy the decree seen at Tory Burch and decorate your favorite black dress with a singular sparkle on the shoulder.
The Contrast Collar
With all eyes on a royal’s face, and the jewelry that surrounds it, a contrast collar like this one worn by Anne is a smart sartorial choice.
The Contrast Collar, as Seen at Patou
At Patou, a similar look was seen, with the white collar breaking up the classic all-black combination.
The Jodhpur
A keen equestrian who competed in the 1976 Olympic Games, Princess Anne has a wardrobe filled with riding garb, from knee-high boots to wax jackets.
The Jodhpur, as Seen at Hermès
Tucked-in trousers are back for fall 2025 and it was, of course, Hermès who returned them to the catwalk this season in a nod to the house’s own long-standing equestrian tradition.
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