Yes, February and September are the heavyweights of the annual fashion calendar, when brands unveil their latest collections across the globe. Just take a look at our Spring/Summer 2025 report for the trends to know this season. But, nestled in between are the menswear shows—often overlooked, but full of inspiration too. And as fashion continues to blur the lines between what’s typically deemed ‘feminine’ and ‘masculine’, it’s time we all started paying attention. There’s no such thing as binary fashion, after all.
Incidentally, the latest edition of Fashion Week Men’s has just come to an end, with shows taking place between Milan and Paris. Gaining particular buzz is Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood, who is keeping the brand’s cheeky, rebellious spirit very much alive. Tod’s is turning heads for its pared-back, minimalist mood, complete with chic styling cues—think a sunglasses-case necklace (one of the key trends emerging), terracotta tones, and sharp, sleek silhouettes. Meanwhile, Emporio Armani’s latest collection draws from elements of traditional African dress, delivering a striking runway full of fluid linen and soft crepe. And, we can’t leave out Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, which had every fashion fan intrigued.
(Image credit: Tod’s)
There’s no shortage of notes to take, and the men are well ahead of the curve—the collections shown now are for Spring/Summer 2026, meaning we’re getting a glimpse at the biggest trends a whole year in advance.
So, we’ve done the hard work for you and pulled out seven key trends from the menswear shows that are well worth bookmarking, and embracing, now. Just take a look below for the ones to take note of.
Seven trends from Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2026
The new way to wear sunglasses
(Image credit: Paul Smith, Georgio Armani, Tod’s)
Tired of digging around in your bag for your sunglasses case? Or worse, finding them floating around loose and scratched? There’s a chic solution straight from the Spring/Summer 2026 menswear runways: wear them around your neck on a long leather cord or clip them to your belt loop. A carabiner has never looked so cool.
Métier
Glasses Case With Strap
Massimo Dutti
Split Leather Crossbody Glasses Case With Purse
Emporio Armani
Patent Leather Glasses Case
Pyjama pant parade
(Image credit: Dolce & Gabbana, Ferrari, Emporio Armani)
Proving the pyjama pant trend is here to stay, Ferrari, Emporio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana all sent the loose, laidback trouser style down the runway. The latter even named its entire collection ‘Pyjama Boys’, with almost every look centred around the casual trouser—styled with blazers for a more formal feel, bold terry polo shirts for a preppy touch, and embroidered co-ord shirts for something more striking. Never has nightwear seemed more versatile.
Desmond and Dempsey
402 Posy Navy Trousers
MANGO
Stripe-Print Straight Trousers
With Nothing Underneath
The Boxer
Check, please
(Image credit: Dunhill, Ferragamo, Thom Browne)
Remember the Isabel Marant checked ‘shacket’ that every chic woman owned back in 2020? Well, it might be time to pull it out from the depths of your wardrobe—because checks dominated the Spring/Summer 2026 menswear runways. Dunhill, Ferragamo and Thom Browne were just a few of the brands that embraced the preppy print, showcasing it across everything from blazers and shirts to trousers and coats.
Burberry
Cropped Reversible Check Hooded Jacket in Skylark
DÔEN
Sebastiane Tiered Checked Voile Midi Skirt
Noticeable neckwear
(Image credit: Kenzo, Dior, Hermès)
While ties have long been a menswear staple, the spring/summer 26 runways offered a fresh twist, swapping them out for more statement-making neckwear. Pussy-bow ties at Kenzo, vicar dog collar–style details at Dior, and oversized neckties at Hermès are just a few standout examples.
Burberry
Skinny Check Silk Scarf in Sand
Rixo
Yelina Gigi Stripe Green
Bottega Veneta
Women’s Plissé Printed Foulard
Fashion-forward fringing
(Image credit: Getty Images/ Setchu, Fiorucci, Emporio Armani)
The women’s Spring/Summer 2025 runways were full of fringing, with everyone from Stella McCartney to Bottega Veneta and Gucci adding elements of movement to their looks. And the trend’s not going anywhere, if the SS26 shows are anything to go by. This time, though, we’re seeing a shift towards looser tassels—see Fiorucci and Emporio Armani—and a return to natural fibre fringing, as shown at Setchu, rather than the more polished strands of seasons past.
Maje
Short Nubuck Fringed Coat
ISABEL MARANT
Oskan Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
ESCVDO
Misti Fringed Striped Crocheted Cotton Tank
Hiked-up hemlines
(Image credit: Prada, Vivienne Westwood, Dries Van Noten)
The no-trousers trend has been gaining traction for quite some time now, becoming a regular fixture on both the red carpet and the runway. But, admittedly, it’s mostly been spotted on women—until now. At the men’s Spring/Summer 2026 shows, Prada, Dries Van Noten and Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood hiked up the hemlines, proving that full-leg exposure here to stay.
Self Portrait
Craqué Leather Shorts
CHLOÉ
Embellished Denim Shorts
FAITHFULL
Lila Checked Linen Shorts
The art of simplicity
(Image credit: Wales Bonner, Saint Laurent, Brunello Cucinelli)
While micro-shorts, elaborate neckties and styling sunglasses cases as accessories are all undeniably cool, the menswear spring/summer 26 runways also proved that few things are chicer than a pared-back look. Think crisp shirts, straight-leg trousers and softly structured blazers, as seen at Wales Bonner, Saint Laurent and Brunello Cucinelli, offering timeless inspiration.
THE ROW
Victoria Oversized Cotton-Poplin Shirt
VICTORIA BECKHAM
Alina Twill Wide-Leg Pants
COS
Clean Cut Regular T-Shirt