Highlights from Paris Men’s Fashion Week SS26
From Louis Vuitton’s tribute to India to Saint Laurent’s introspective elegance, Paris Men’s Fashion Week spotlighted designers who bridged past and present, heritage and innovation. With global influences, artisanal craftsmanship, and personal narratives at the core, this season redefined modern masculinity through diverse lenses of creativity.
Louis Vuitton
Pharrell Williams’ Spring Summer 2026 collection for Louis Vuitton explored the fusion of Indian culture and global streetwear. Inspired by Indian contemporary dress and crafted in collaboration with Studio Mumbai, the show blended heritage and modernity in both clothing and set design. The runway, shaped like the Indian board game Snakes and Ladders echoes Pharrell’s vision of exploration and optimism.
The collection featured earthy tones, sun-faded hues, and soft pastels, with intricate embroidery, handcrafted details, and luxurious embellishments. Loose tailoring, layered garments, and utilitarian elements—like decorated windbreakers and hiking-inspired pieces—blend modern fashion with street culture.
Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello’s Spring Summer 26 collection for Saint Laurent paid homage to creative introspection and silent rebellion. Inspired by post-war artists and Yves Saint Laurent’s 1970s retreat, the show embodied timeless elegance tinged with melancholic freedom.
Structured silhouettes—nipped waists and broad shoulders—balanced modernity and heritage. Lightweight fabrics like silk and nylon embodied the male silhouette while retaining a graceful, fluid energy. Muted tones—sand, moss, salt-white—conveyed quiet sophistication.
Subtle styling touches, such as neckties tucked into shirts or belts tied nonchalantly, added charm to the tailored looks. The collection blended nostalgia with forward-looking refinement, reaffirming Saint Laurent’s mastery of minimalist drama and emotional depth.
Lemaire
Lemaire’s Spring Summer 2026 collection continues its refined take on quiet luxury. Known for timeless, everyday wear with a serene aesthetic, the brand presented relaxed silhouettes made from lightweight fabrics such as cotton and linen. The focus was on fluidity, with garments that moved gracefully as models walked—emphasizing ease and elegance.
Neutral tones and minimal detailing allowed the textures and cuts to shine for an understated sophistication. Loose-fitting shirts, layered tunics, and wide-leg trousers conveyed a sense of casual confidence, staying true to Lemaire’s form-meets-function.
Ami
Ami’s Spring Summer 2026 menswear show brought optimism to Paris’s Place des Victoires. Alexandre Mattiussi infused the brand’s relaxed tailoring with bold hues like yellow and orange, lending vibrancy to oversized silhouettes and boxy cuts.
Balancing comfort and elegance, the collection features breezy shirts, voluminous pants, and casual layering for that effortless charm. The cheerful palette echoed summer’s warmth, while the collection’s simplicity underscored its versatility.
Feng Chen Wang
Marking her label’s 11th anniversary, Feng Chen Wang unveiled a poetic Spring Summer 2026 collection rooted in memory and self-reflection. Her signature deconstruction style returned with asymmetrical cuts, layered tailoring, and soft pastels like pink and blue over a monochrome base.
Light fabrics like cotton and silk gave structure a sense of airiness, while intricate paneling and splicing created strong, expressive shapes. Long-time friend of the designer, NBA star Russell Westbrook also walked the runway.
Dior
Jonathan Anderson’s anticipated debut at Dior bridged fashion, art, and culture. Inspired by a Berlin art gallery and featuring works by Jean Siméon Chardin, the show took place at Les Invalides.
The collection reinterpreted Dior’s archival elements—Donegal tweeds, formal waistcoats, tailcoats, and ceremonial ties—blending 19th-century tailoring with contemporary silhouettes. Rich textures like embroidery, Rococo charms, and thought-out accessories (like the Lady Dior reimagined by artist Sheila Hicks) added depth of artistry. Literary references, like book-cover-inspired designs from Les Fleurs du Mal and In Cold Blood, anchored the accessories collection, cementing Anderson offerings as a cerebral and poetic update to Dior’s timeless codes.
Kenzo
Kenzo’s Spring Summer 2026 collection celebrated cultural fusion with a youthful, club-inspired energy. Titled Kenzo Club, the line drew from three creative spaces: Andy Warhol’s studio, founder Kenzo Takada’s 1970s Paris atelier, and Nigo’s streetwear background.
Tiger prints, floral patterns, and disco-era influences infused streetwear silhouettes with artistic flair. The result was a joyful mashup of retro graphics, bold textures, and dance-floor-ready styling. The collection embodied carefree summer encounters, redefine its legacy through playful, multicultural storytelling.
Hermès
Hermès delivered an elegant and versatile summer wardrobe rooted in sharp tailoring and luxurious materials. The collection featured clean lines and structured silhouettes—think suede mesh vests, crocodile sleeveless jackets, and technical outerwear in calfskin and wool canvas.
Fluid yet refined, the lineup included airy knits, fringed collars, and breathable shirts in cotton and silk blends. The color palette, as usual, stayed muted, reinforcing the brand’s timeless aesthetic.
Jacquemus
Jacquemus returned to Versailles with a dreamy show titled Le Paysan, paying tribute to the designer’s rural roots and childhood memories. The collection embraced soft, romantic tailoring with billowy cuts, sheer fabrics, and vintage-style linens.
Neutral tones and pastels set the mood, while playful transparency and rustic detailing captured a nostalgic summer. The show was both intimate and emotional—elevating countryside charm into poetic fashion. As always, Jacquemus championed storytelling with visual impact in a uniquely French way.
