I Just Tried On the Best Luxury Items for Spring 2025

Welcome to The Great Try-On. With spring well and truly in the air, we seized the opportunity to try on the best new-in pieces from some of our favourite brands, documenting the process along the way. We believe that the best way to shop online is to see an item IRL first and read candid reviews about fit, style and quality, so we hope our try-ons will lead you to your most successful purchases of the year.

The first lick of sun on my skin makes me think about what I’m going to wear once the down jackets, gloves and bonnets are no longer required. Does my handbag collection need a refresh? Is there a new jacket silhouette that will really work hard in my capsule wardrobe? What will I wear to work once the cashmere roll-necks have been prised from my body?

For me, spring is one of the most enjoyable times of year to shop, and it always feels like a great moment to make a few key investments. The last of the winter sale detritus has been cleared out and the stores are freshly stocked with new-season designer drops, showcasing high-fashion’s vision for how we’ll dress for the months ahead. And in terms of outfitting potential, spring and autumn are fashion’s favourite seasons for a reason: they allow us to flex our styling muscles by layering lightweight jackets, delicate knits and trending trousers, but without the cold-weather necessities of warmth and comfort. It’s all about lighter fabrics, bare ankles and fresh looks.

That said, whilst I relish the return of more playful dressing, whenever I’m looking at higher-ticket items, longevity is front of mind. Will I love this piece for years, or better yet, decades to come? Can I see myself mending it and passing it to a family member when it’s well-worn? Does the design have a timelessness I’m unlikely to tire of?

So, I hit the luxury stores on Sloane Street and Bond Street in London to try on everything from the spring collections I thought might fit the brief: excellent-quality items with considered designs that feel current but aren’t about to go out of style anytime soon. If I were about to make some investments—and make no mistake, these pieces come with price tags that require serious consideration—the following is what I would buy.

See My Favourite Pieces From My Luxury Spring 2025 Try-On

1. Saint Laurent Tailoring

My Review: Suits and ties have been bubbling away as a trend for several seasons now, but it was arguably the stellar spring/summer 2025 Saint Laurent collection Anthony Vaccarello showed back in September that really put “boyish” tailoring on our radars. The image of Bella Hadid sauntering the runway in a black, double-breasted wool suit, white shirt, black wide tie and tinted shades became one of the most-shared from the season and bumped Saint Laurent tailoring to the top of my wish list.