PAUSE Highlights: Mens Fashion Week SS27 Trend Report

PAUSE rounds up the hottest trends.

Fashion week is once again over, and yeah, we know your timeline was probably flooded with collections, gifting suites like ours, activations, front row moments, all of it, back to back to back. And when we say a lot, we actually mean a lot. Between the shows, the street style, and every editor’s “just landed” post, it’s easy to lose the plot on what actually matters once the noise dies down.

But at the end of the day, most designers end up playing into the same cyclical fashion moment, where betting on what’s trending next isn’t exactly rocket science. Fashion moves in patterns, and if you’ve been paying attention season after season, you start to see the through lines before they even hit the runway. From Prada to Louis Vuitton, Ami to Vetements, every house delivers something worth breaking down, something that points to where the next trends are heading, and of course, here’s our report.

Slim Silhouettes

The Hedi boys are very much happy to hear this, and despite the efforts of those boycotting the slim silhouette, it turns out that for the designers it’s the best bet to take for the upcoming season. A comeback or a reinvention? You pick. From Prada to Doublet or Celine, they know you just need to make sure that the bottoms are tight enough. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons made it official at Milan, cutting Prada’s “Clarity” collection almost entirely around narrow, second-skin trousers and skinny denim jackets, while Celine’s Michael Rider kept his own proportions lean and body-skimming for his debut menswear outing.

See-through Shirts

Looks like semi-naked core is also making a comeback… just make sure to show the right amount of skin. Through soft and delicate fabrics, every shirt should feel like you are not wearing anything underneath, and Jacquemus, Saint Laurent and more approved of this mantra.

Aqua Tonalities

Okay, so talking about trending hues and the “it” colour of the season, aqua is definitely the answer. In general, a heavy saturation of colour is so “in” for SS27 and it showed up in various collections, such as Celine, Willy Chavarria, and even Kiko Kostadinov.

Brooches, Details or Flowers

We saw the ties, we saw the scarves… so what else can we use to accessorise our looks? Brands like Dior, Saint Laurent, Sacai and Simone Rocha went all in. Jonathan Anderson pinned delicate floral brooches to Dior’s lapels, Anthony Vaccarello worked florals into Saint Laurent’s brooches and buttons, and Simone Rocha opened Pitti Uomo with hand-embroidered cornflowers and silk-organza corsages.

Dramatism Through Hats

When Ralph Lauren took Milan for the Spring 2027 menswear collection, one thing was clear: hats were essential to the season. Boater hats and morning coats leaned into an amplified Ivy League mood, while five-panel caps added a sportier counterpoint. There’s no excuse not to elevate your outfit through headwear or at least, that’s what Comme des Garçons Homme Plus seems to think.

Techwear is the New Tailoring

Menswear is leaning hard into soft utility: lightweight, crinkled nylon windbreakers and matching co-ords replace stiff tailoring, with drawstring waists, zip-through necklines, and sling bags adding a technical, sport-ready edge. Silhouettes stay loose and fluid rather than armored or bulky, prioritising ease of movement and functionality. Seen at Saint Laurent, Ami, and Saul Nash.