2025 Is the Year of the Rococo Revival

From the runway to our manicures, Rococo fashion is making a grand entrance into 2025. According to Pinterest’s trend predictions, this opulent, ultra-feminine aesthetic has been steadily climbing, with a +5465 percent increase in searches for Rococo outfits. As the buzz builds, one thing’s for sure: We’re on the brink of a full-blown Rococo revival.

What Is Rococo?

Originating in France during the 1700s, Rococo was a set of artistic and architectural motifs famous for their romanticism and drama. In art, the era was filled with playfulness and whimsy, depicting the fanciful and extravagant. Fashion, on the other hand, was defined by voluminous skirts and towering powdered wigs, both boasting intricate embellishments.

Filled to the brim with light and airy themes, the preferred look of the time was a powdered, porcelain look with blurred touches of blush and lip rouge. If Marie Antoinette comes to mind, you’re right on target.

The Modern Rococo Revival

If you’ve been watching the trends as closely as we have, you might notice that the Rococo revival has a lot in common with coquette and balletcore. And you’re right! From pastels and frills to ultra-femininity and ornamentation, the Rococo trend is a natural evolution. These previous trends explored the world of delicate and intentional feminine touches, and Rococo brings a touch of gold along for the ride.

And, of course, there’s the latest release from the iconic Flower Knows, the Violet Strawberry Rococo collection ($95). This launch is right in line with the 2025 trend predictions and leans on the brand’s well-known artistic packaging.

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We Predict a Rise in Rococo Nails

For our manicures, the Rococo revival means an embrace of filigree, ornamentation and painted designs. Think pastel bouquets and fluffy clouds, painterly gradients and gold embellishments. It is a change from the minimal nail trends we’ve seen, including the ever-popular naked mani. Instead, this mani trend is all about your nails as art.

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Romantic Rococo

Embracing all the floral and frill of Rococo, these nails are a masterclass in the style elements that make up the late-Baroque period.

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Pastel Sky

These nails are defined by their delicacy. The careful hand-painted clouds and sweet pastel tones create a perfect Rococo look.

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Golden Gate

These nails would be perfect for a garden party, and we love the gorgeous gold filigree!

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Dream of Spring

These Rococo-inspired nails are a gorgeous combination of color and texture, creating a stitched quality that draws our eye.

Makeup You Need for Your Rococo Revival

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Polite Society More Than A Pretty Powder Skin-caring Loose Setting Powder ($34)

French Rococo style is well-associated with that blurred, bright, powdery face. The modern version of the Marie Antoinette look comes with skin-care benefits and offers a talc-free way to control shine all day.

 

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Florasis Blooming Rouge Love Lock Lipstick ($49)

Another brand well known for its gorgeously ornamental packaging, Florasis offers a gorgeous lipstick that’s its own work of art. And the misty matte finish is perfect for capturing that bitten-lip look.

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stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($29)

Despite the rise in blurry and matte finishes, there’s still a fair bit of shine in the Rococo style. And this soft shimmering nude is the perfect way to accent this look.

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Flower Knows Violet Strawberry Rococo Embossed Blush ($28)

Golden filigree and painted strawberries decorate this embossed powder blush, resulting in one of Flower Knows’ most viral products. This buildable and blendable blush provides the exact blurry finish Rococo style is famous for.

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