Numéro looks back at the trends that set the pace of the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Men’s Fashion Week in both Milan and Paris. From the dazzling comeback of rock style and tracksuits to the consecration of the skinny tie or the long-awaited revival of checks, here is an overview of the pieces that will define the men’s wardrobe this winter.
By Nathan Merchadier.
Trends spotted on the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 men’s runways
At the heart of a Fall/Winter 2026–2027 men’s Fashion Week sometimes lacking flair, some trends stood out on the catwalks. From the dazzling comeback of rock style to the unexpected appearance of tracksuits and skinny ties, next winter’s wardrobe promises to be full of contrasts… Numéro takes stock of the major trends that will shape men’s fashion.
A major trend: The return to classic style and slim silhouettes
After several seasons marked by exuberance, vibrant colours and oversized volumes, menswear fashion seems to tone it down a tad. It is particularly obvious with the return of slim silhouettes. On the runways, a more classic style is asserting itself through fitted jeans, long, plain coats and shirts presented in a palette of understated colours…
This season, elegance in its most pared-back form permeates both the collections of major fashion houses, like Louis Vuitton, Prada and Celine, as well as those of young rising designers, such as Magliano, Sonia Carrasco and Steven Passaro.
The rock, cursed poet’s style
After several seasons dominated by a demure aesthetic – think Preppy and Quiet Luxury trends – the rock look is making a noticeable comeback on the runways. However, it comes in a more literary, sophisticated version this time. At the Dior, Dries Van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto and Prada shows, men channel the look of cursed poets, flirting with a dark, brooding elegance. Slender silhouettes, weathered leathers and slightly provocative details compose this rock-dandy wardrobe…
Sunday tracksuits
Long confined to sportswear or lazy Sundays, tracksuits are enjoying a full rehabilitation this season. Spotted at the Louis Vuitton, Drôle de Monsieur and System shows, they now stand as a key piece of the winter wardrobe. At Ami, they are worn tucked into socks, a clear nod to a carefully cultivated nonchalance, while Doublet and Willy Chavarria fully embrace them, paired with matching track jackets…
Stay warm this winter with faux fur
Faux fur was everywhere this Fall/Winter 2026-2027 men’s Fashion Week. Seen on oversized coats, generous collars or striking statement pieces, the fabric gave the silhouettes a welcome warmth. At Louis Vuitton, KidSuper, Willy Chavarria and Dsquared2, it becomes the perfect ally to face the winter in style.
Leather total look
Spotted on numerous runways, the leather total look stands out as another major trend of this year’s menswear Fashion Week. Featuring impeccably tailored sets or more sensual silhouettes, leather sculpts the body and offers a new vision of masculinity. At Saint Laurent, KidSuper, Hermès and Études Studio, leather is worn from head to toe, ready to take on the winter cold.
Bermuda shorts on bare legs
Bermuda shorts have emerged as one of the fashion obsessions of the men’s Fashion Week runways. Cut wide and deliberately falling below the knee, they rethink proportions and challenge expectations of the winter wardrobe. At Saint Laurent, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Sacai, they come in denim or leather, asserting a relaxed, yet controlled allure.
This season’s standout colours and patterns
Red takes center stage
Just a year ago, when the mood felt lighter, pink dominated the Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collections. After the brown and burgundy era of the past few months, a new shade now clearly asserts itself – red. Happy coincidence or fate, this emblematic colour, once redefined by Valentino Garavani, has taken over the runways at the very moment the iconic designer passed away in Rome on January 19th, 2026. An unintentional tribute, seen in particular at Amiri, Egonlab and Doublet.
Tartan gains ground
A classic among classics, the check pattern makes a noticeable comeback this season on the men’s catwalk. Long associated with preppy silhouettes, it is now being revamped in larger sizes and bold contrasts. Spotted on coats, suits and more relaxed ensembles, tartan runs through the collections of Dior, EgonLab, AMI and Zegna, thus confirming its status as a timeless, trending pattern.
Reimagined patterns
Once again this season, designers treat patterns as their playground. At KidSuper, coats turn into canvases, covered in naive, colourful paintings – Colm Dillane‘s signature. At Magliano, bunches of keys are printed on a shirt, injecting a symbolic dimension into an otherwise simple silhouette. At Amiri, embellishments like embroidery and turquoise details enrich classic pieces, lending them a welcome touch of bling. Finally, at Dior and Dries Van Noten, floral patterns emerge as the standout motifs of next winter’s collections.
The main accessories for Fall/Winter 2026
A different kind of skinny tie
Subtle, yet ubiquitous on the runways, the tie makes a strong comeback this winter. Provided one wears it in unexpected ways… Slim, it slips under a coat or partially disappears into trousers, like a deliberately neglected detail. Spotted at Sacai, Dries Van Noten, Louis Vuitton and Giorgio Armani, it goes with a more restrained approach to tailoring, one that is anything but dull.
Functional accessories
This season, accessories on the runways grow bolder, while others make a long-awaited return. At Sacai, a series of bags take on the unexpected shape of boxing gloves, while Doublet pushes provocation further with a “gas mask” bag or an unapologetic take on Celine’s iconic Smile bag. Meanwhile, a more utilitarian trend resurfaces through neck gaiters at the Korean label System and at Taakk. A distinct throwback to 2016 with a modern twist that propelled it to the top of online fashion obsessions in 2026.
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