The last fashion weeks in Paris and Milan have solidified their position as the origin of the most influential trends in men’s fashion.
Paris and Milan Men’s Fashion Week: a fusion of luxury, innovation, and art
The men’s fashion weeks in Paris and Milan during January showcased the fall/winter 2025-2026 collections, demonstrating a fascinating blend of luxury, innovation, and conceptual art.
The collections ranged from the impeccable tailoring of Prada and the winter spectacle presented by Armani to the thought-provoking designs of Walter Van Beirendonck and the highly anticipated return of Jacquemus.
Prada: A tribute to craftsmanship and sartorial elegance
Prada’s fall-winter 2025 collection, showcased at Milan Fashion Week, is a true celebration of craftsmanship and sartorial elegance. Eschewing marketing in favor of design, the iconic Italian brand masterfully merged American aesthetics with European sophistication, creating a unique collection with a Western flair.
Deconstructed blazers paired with faded cowboy boots and floral accents, along with majestic coats featuring generous fur collars, stole the spotlight on the runway. This collection not only reaffirms Prada’s commitment to artisanal excellence but also highlights its impact on the global luxury market, establishing outerwear as coveted items.
Armani: Sophistication meets functionality
Giorgio Armani presented a winter collection that combines style and practicality, designed to conquer the mountains with sophistication. Long coats in tweed and curly wool, padded down jackets, and shades of gray emerged as key pieces, offering a perfect blend of warmth and design. Chunky scarves, hoods, caps, and soft-brimmed hats complemented each look with distinction.
Louis Vuitton: A glimpse into the future of fashion
Pharrell Williams, the creative director of Louis Vuitton‘s menswear line, kicked off Paris Fashion Week with a spectacular show in the iconic courtyard of the Louvre Museum. Under the theme “Remember the Future,” his fall-winter 2025-2026 collection, created in collaboration with Nigo, merged urban aesthetics with classic elegance, offering a glimpse into the future through the lens of history.
Van Beirendonck: Unconventional Creativity
At Paris Fashion Week, Walter Van Beirendonck once again surprised audiences with a collection that combines eccentricity and boundless imagination. His fall-winter 2025-2026 collection, presented on the second day of shows, overflowed with creativity, featuring orange jumpsuits adorned with alien prints and models walking with elongated fingers, mimicking alien limbs.
True to his style, the Belgian designer, an icon of the “Antwerp Six,” demonstrated his ability to envision the future of fashion through plaid suits, unexpected volumes, and hats designed by the genius Stephen Jones.
Jacquemus: a return to glamour at Paris Fashion Week
Simon Porte Jacquemus made a triumphant return to the official fashion calendar with his “La Croisière” collection, a proposal that revives the sophistication of the golden age of glamour. In an intimate space designed by architect Auguste Perret, the show combined the intimacy of a small apartment with the grandeur of a star-studded cast, headlined by supermodels such as Eva Herzigova, Christy Turlington, and Irina Shayk.
When is Paris Men’s Fashion Week?
Paris Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 was held from January 21st to 26th, 2025.
When is Milan Men’s Fashion Week?
Milan Men’s Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter 2025-2026 season took place from Tuesday, January 21st to Sunday, January 26th, 2025.
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