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Straight off the Runway: Spring Summer 2025 Menswear Trends
(photo credit: Dior)
For a game of footy, clubbing, or strolling down the beach, the SS25 menswear trends have all bases covered for a top-notch summer. Technically these trends are intended for next summer, but let’s face it- once something has been seen on the runways, it immediately starts influencing our street style and fashion habits.
Many trends spotted at the June menswear shows aren’t entirely new—most trends aren’t—but designers have been ramping them up for a few seasons. However, some feel particularly fresh this moment.
Gorpcore continues its strong presence with refined utility pieces seen at Dries Van Noten, Gucci, and Comme des Garçons. Meanwhile, the summer yearning for a holiday is evident throughout many designers’ collections.
Put the Footy On
Sportswear is in the air this summer, with major events like the Olympics and the Euros. Louis Vuitton took a bold approach with a football-shaped bag, football shoes, and a full black and yellow jersey with shorts uniform stitched from hexagonal pieces. They also showcased a bomber jacket in the same style.
Moschino coupled male and female looks defined by the Italian flag and literal footballs printed on the clothing. Y-3, an offshoot under Yohji Yamamoto in collaboration with Adidas, has created the newest on- and off-pitch kits for Japan’s football team, featuring blue and red flame designs.
This obsession for sportswear is further confirmation of the ongoing partnership between fashion and football.
Barely There
Menswear is getting kinkier, showing more skin through sheer materials, peekaboo features, or shortened garments.
Dsquared2 went extreme this year with body harnesses, leather briefs, and exposed nipples, indulging in the hedonist styles of club culture and BDSM.
The mini shorts trend continues strong, with Gucci showcasing smart shorts paired with horse bit boots, while Wales Bonner skipped the formalities and dove right in with speedos. JW Anderson models kept us guessing whether they were even wearing shorts, as they shyly poked out from under oversized jackets.
The crop top trend is also going strong, with both Prada and Loewe reinforcing this modern male look.
Decor Galore
This season, designers are focusing more on creating interest through texture, embroidery, and artisanal techniques rather than modifying classic silhouettes.
Zegna’s choice of fabrics may have looked plain on the surface, but the brand announced its goal for all Oasi fibers to be traceable by 2025. Alessandro Michele expressed his signature love for decoration through ornate embroidery and ruffles at Valentino.
Meanwhile, Sabato De Sarno diverted just enough from his ‘keep it simple’ rule with shirts adorned with dangling beads and sequins. Loewe presented a feathered houndstooth shirt that was undoubtedly made with painstaking artisanship.
The Check, Please
Checks were a favourite print this season. A$AP Rocky’s American Sabotage and Isabel Marant riffed on the lumberjack look with flannel shirts tied at the waist, while Kid Super and Fendi integrated the pattern into suits.
At Homme Plissé Issey Miyake and Loewe, checked fabrics were draped over the body as ponchos or billowing trouser add-ons.
Slap It on a Shirt
Slogans have always been a staple in fashion, with the messages evolving to reflect the times. This season's slogans ranged from sassy and ironic to powerful political statements. A$AP Rocky's designs delivered a strong social commentary of the injustices in the USA.
In contrast, Dior Homme and MSGM had more light-hearted messages—MSGM’s ‘I’m not a tourist’ sweater will undoubtedly be a hot commodity with travellers next summer.
Relaxation Station
A relaxed mood has pervaded the trends this season, perfect for the summer months. Soft tailoring, a budding trend last season, has blossomed into the dominant style for formal wear, with lazy vibes taking over. This translates into wider-fit trousers, longer-line and relaxed blazers, and breezier shirt options.
At Prada, what was prim and proper and ironed to a tee last season became tousled and ready to party, with visibly creased shirts, wraparound sunglasses, and bent-out-of-shape collars.
Ziggy Chen and Moschino both showcased loose-hanging suit variations, while at JW Anderson, suited models were literally halfway out of bed, wearing shirt and ties paired with jersey recreations of duvets on the bottom.
While derbies were prevalent, boat loafers were equally popular at Craig Green, Tod’s, and more, showing a continued love for casual variations of traditional formal pieces.
The laid-back feel continued with holiday-ready fits—It is summer, after all, so it’s good to be beach-bar ready. Sandals and flip-flops were common, as seen at Dries Van Noten. MSGM’s entire collection was beach-inspired, while unbuttoned shirts and tribal-inspired patterns created a chilled-out vibe at Isabel Marant.
Accessories
Big bag energy was a significant trend this season, providing a new home for all the items usually kept in pockets. From White Mountaineering to Jordan Luca, many brands embraced the big bag trend.
Some brands added a touch of personalization with charms: Dior Homme featured adorable, knitted cats on bags, Acne Studios had beaded keychains, and Louis Vuitton included globe coin purses and travel tags.
Another key accessory was belts, preferably layered or stacked. Prada featured belts printed onto trousers, while Loewe showcased matching parallel belts on the hems of crop tops and the tops of trousers.
The SS25 menswear trends encompass a broad spectrum, from sporty influences and minimalistic designs to intricate decorations and relaxed tailoring. While men's fashion generally evolves more gradually compared to women's, there are plenty of titillating styles this season, ready to bounce straight off the runway and into your wardrobe.
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