In simple jargon, the ‘latte dressing’ trend in fashion can be characterised by outfits in warm, neutral tones reminiscent of a latte coffee. This trend embraces a sophisticated palette of warm browns, soft beiges, creamy whites and occasionally touches of caramel or camel and is the latest quiet luxury trend to make an impact on social media and the streets.

A subset of TikTok’s viral latte makeup trend — a combination of smoldering brown eyeshadows coupled with chocolate bronzers and cinnamon lip liners, the sartorial references combine mocha staples to create versatile looks that suit diverse skin tones.

The ‘latte dressing’ trend first emerged on the streets of New York during fashion month, where buyers, editors and influencers opted for various shades of brown and tan, replacing black as the go-to street style choice. Soon after, the trend quickly made its way to the runways of New York, Europe and São Paulo, with Australian designers soon following suit.

At Paris Fashion Week, the collections of Miu Miu, Prada and Gucci prominently featured fawn and camel tones. Local people and off-duty models were often photographed wearing tan twill suits from Dries van Noten and bulky, wood-coloured bomber jackets from the workwear brand Carhartt.

In February, during London Fashion Week, the party-ready label 16Arlington took the trend to another level by covering its runway in recycled coffee grounds and titling its show ‘Wake’. High street brands such as COS and & Other Stories have also embraced the latte dressing trend, offering a range of stylish options in these warm, neutral tones.