6 menswear trends from the spring/summer 2027 runway

OPEN (TOE) SEASON

Lemaire

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My deepest condolences to any gay who does not like feet, because you will be deeply disappointed to know that the top trend of spring/summer 2027 is indeed open-toed sandals! Last spring, everyone was fuming about the trendy thong sandals that cost around $1K by The Row, but obviously, Mary Kate and Ashley were up to something. Feet were literally on every runway from Celine to Yohji Yamamoto. Flip-flops, T-straps, slides, huaraches, mules, espadrilles, gladiators — you name ’em, they were present. Celine had some of the skinniest strapped thong sandals, whereas Lemaire and Egonlab opted for a more basic, chunky approach. Yohji Yamamoto showcased gladiator ankle-length sandals. And lastly, we cannot forget the not-so-sandal, but ever-translucent dress shoe at Saint Laurent — full feet, full action.

NOT SO MELLOW, YELLOW

Junya Watanabe

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The one color that caught my eye this season was reminiscent of a banana — whether it be ripe or radioactive. Can you guess what color it is? Can’t be that difficult! Yellow made cameos in almost every major runway as an accessory, a trouser, a jacket, or a full-on outfit. Prada sent down a full yellow denim look down the runway, as well as yellow denim accessories to complement. Saint Laurent, Dries Van Noten, and Saul Nash debuted lighter fabric trenches and windbreakers in the shocking color, whereas Sacai and Givenchy opted for more structural outerwear — the former with hardware, and the latter with volume to enhance their silhouettes. Dior sent out faded yellow denim (maybe yellow denim is the trend? Hmm…) while Junya Watanabe delivered a mustard tracksuit complete with side stripes and the coolest hat ever.

THE BELT ALTERNATIVES

Prada

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What do Prada, Celine, and Colman Domingo have in common? They all seem to understand that any piece of fabric can be turned into a devilishly stylish belt. Whether it be a silk scarf (à la Prada), a cummerbund (à la Celine), or even a tie (à la Colman Domingo bringing back the early 2000s trend). Prada used geometric scarves to break up the pattern-melding of looks sent down the runway, while Celine used cummerbunds as pops of color (and shape) to bring rather subdued looks back to life. And Colman, in my opinion, can honestly do no wrong in the style department — so I applaud him in spearheading the tie-as-belt movement, because he definitely looks amazing in everything he wears!

RETURN OF THE BIG BROOCH

Dior

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If you didn’t fall victim to attaching an overly large flower brooch to your blazer chest about two years ago, then where the hell were you? Big flower brooches were all the rage on the red carpet in all colors, shapes, and sizes in menswear! And I am proud to say I was a victim as well — big thank you to Willy Chavarria and the other designers who ignited this moment in time. And, well…if you missed attaching a big wad of fabric to your shoulder, then you’re in luck! A myriad of designers sent huge floral-like appendages down the runway, such as Dior and Sacai, in the form of bundled strips of fabric; Givenchy, with a brooch that resembled upside-down dried roses; and Simone Rocha, with tulle-like flower bunches in white and black. Charles Jeffrey Loverboy opted for a more homegrown approach with crocheted flower appliqués affixed to blazers.

​BALLET, YOU STAY

Dries Van Noten

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At first, the return of the moccasin was almost a mockery in the world of men’s style.Now, look at everyone wearing high-rise white socks with penny loafers, short shorts, and oversize button downs (yea, you!). So of course, it was only natural for the men’s fashion world to take it to extremes (or simplification, depending on how you look at it) and present the men’s ballet flat into the conversation. Tom Ford, Lemaire, and Margiela already have their versions of the ballet flat (the Tom Ford version being the buzziest right now). This season, Dries Van Noten decided to reintroduce the ballet flat with different versions of multiple straps (almost gladiator-esque) in black, pink, teal, and brown leather. I might be missing a color or two, but you get the idea. For Simone Rocha’s first-ever solo men’s show, the designer presented the ballet flat with a simple bow and a single strap in her classic black. I really hope she comes out with a pink version though!

GOLDEN HOUR

Saint Laurent

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This might be a bit of a stretch, but my fashion trend spidey senses are tingling at the subtle hints of gold from two of the largest men’s brands to show in Paris. As a finale, Saint Laurent sent out three strong iridescent gold looks — two trenches and one slick suit in between. At Dior, Jonathan Anderson echoed the sentiments of Hedi Slimane by having one of his models don sparkly gold pants and another rock an iridescent leather short. When either of these two brands do something, most others follow suit. Personally, I can’t wait to see more gold on the runway!

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