The Spring 2026 Menswear shows are fully underway now that everyone is settled in Paris. This season, the anticipation around Jonathan Anderson's debut Dior show was at an all time high as we waited with bated breath to discover what kind of tricks the superstar designer will impart onto the Dior codes.
The result was this: an homage to playfulness through 18th and 19th century waistcoats, Donegal tweeds and regimental neckties. All echoes of British culture—a fitting sentiment for a creative director from across the pond (although technically Irish) and a nod to monsieur Dior's obsession with British culture. There was spontaneity and whimsy but there was also immense wearability in straight-leg jeans, cable knit pullovers, and simple, elegant wool coats. Elsewhere, there were ginormous cargo shorts that billowed at the sides, 18th century double breasted tailcoats, and bejeweled jackets.
It would be challenging, given the wave Anderson is currently riding, to look at the collection too critically. Fun, wearability, beauty, and fantasy all came together at his Dior menswear debut to remind us all of why we're in fashion in the first place.
Rewind back to Milan, all eyes were of Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada, whose Spring 2026 mens collection was one rooted in simple, unfussy silhouettes. Classic Raf sensibilities pulled through, as always, in flashes of red and baby blue (a pair of pale blue flip flops were a personal fave) and tiny mini shorts—arguably the best part of Prada mens collections since Simons' onboarding.
At Martine Rose, there was less of a connection to this collection than her previous shows for me, however, some of her signatures continued to ground her through layered jerseys, leather pants with Western motifs, and some techy sports outerwear.
In Paris, The Row's Spring 2026 Menswear collection was presented via showroom and lookbook, the pages of the carefully-shot, 39-page catalogue documenting a laidback edit of essentials in neutrals and the occasional brush of yellow. The sentiment of summer relaxation, of being clean and fresh out of the shower and pulling on a pair of cotton shorts and slinging a light cashmere pullover across the shoulders, permeates through the pictures.
Anthony Vaccarello presented a very colorful collection at Saint Laurent, with Aubergine purples, mustards, burnt oranges and mint greens that were crafted into wide-shouldered button down cotton shirts with clever inbuilt ties and high cut tailored pants.
Below, are our favorite looks so far from the Spring 2026 menswear shows this season.
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent Spring 2026 Menswear
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Saint Laurent Spring 2026 Menswear
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The neatly tucked built-in tonal ties at Saint Laurent felt like a clever and fun injection into a silhouette we know and love from Saint Laurent.
The Row
The Row Spring 2026 Menswear
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The versatility here is what feels like what we need and want from The Row. A simple, overtly casual look is so slightly dressed up with an opaque stocking and leather pump.
Prada
Prada Spring 2026 Menswear
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Prada Spring 2026 Menswear
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Every Prada Menswear summer is also a tiny Prada short summer.
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani Spring 2026 Menswear
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A slouchy suede summer bomber paired with a slouchy, relaxed linen pant creates the European silhouette that Mr. Armani is such an expert at.
Martine Rose
Martine Rose Spring 2026 Menswear
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Part of Martine Rose's charm as a designer is her ability to layer different motifs while remaining extremely contemporary.
Saul Nash
Saul Nash Spring 2026 Menswear
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I love the idea of this lounge suit material worn with a tonal tie over a hoodie. Is this the new business casual?
Lemaire
Lemaire Spring 2026 Menswear
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I loved the open toe and open heel socks throughout the collection.
Wales Bonner
Wales Bonner Spring 2026 Menswear
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One trend I have noticed and enjoyed this season is the perpetual celebration of the leather bomber jacket, and here, Grace Wales Bonner delivered another great shape.
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 Menswear
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This particular Louis Vuitton collection felt simple, neat and dedicated to craft. I love the return of the colored Speedy with a pared back look like this.
Dior
Dior Spring 2026 Menswear
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There were so many fantastic looks in this collection, but I loved that Anderson's signature proportions really felt on display here.
