Top 5 Trends from Paris Men’s Fashion Week: Timeless Styles and Innovative Tailoring

PARIS — Paris Men's Fashion Week concluded with two main messages: dress sharply and create clothing designed to last.

Japanese brand Sacai introduced new silhouettes by breaking the traditional top-and-bottom structure.

Hermès showcased simple lines in an emotional farewell show for designer Véronique Nichanian, emphasizing longevity in fashion.

Here are five standout trends from the final days of the shows:

The coat emerged as this season's must-have item — long, tailored, and attention-grabbing.

At Hermès, Nichanian's last men's show featured a dark coat crafted from glossy crocodile leather.

Earlier pieces included aviator-inspired shearling bombers, earflap caps, and stand-up buckle collars, with a pop of color from coral-pink shearling.

Accessories remained strong, showcasing boxy overnight bags and boots with vibrant orange soles.

Junya Watanabe also highlighted coats, pairing classic camel and navy styles with sporty elements like bomber backs and down-jacket quilting, making formal outerwear feel modern.

Many designers experimented with classic suits and jackets, altering their fit on the body.

At Sacai, Chitose Abe added sections to jackets and trousers, incorporating extra panels and quilted inserts in a triangular theme.

The collection blended tailored looks, workwear, and strong denim, including collaborations with Levi’s and A.P.C., all while maintaining wearability.

In contrast, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus took a bolder approach, with Rei Kawakubo cutting into black suits to create striking alterations, later presenting white versions to shift the mood.

Another trend featured restraint on the surface, focusing on craftsmanship in the cut.

Kiko Kostadinov emphasized construction with clean coats and jackets, featuring folded panels and hidden buttons, allowing shape and movement to take center stage.

While much of the week leaned formal, there was a serious tone in Watanabe’s show, accentuated by a café-table setting and somber styling, showcasing sharply tailored denim as a modern uniform.

Louis Gabriel Nouchi pushed boundaries with sharp coats, provocative body-hugging pieces, and graphic references, aiming for everyday wear with an edge.

In a fast-paced fashion world, some moments called for reflection.

At Hermès, Nichanian included pieces from decades ago to illustrate their timelessness, sending a poignant message: “Slow down.”

White Mountaineering’s Aizawa treated his final show as a long-term vision, presenting technical outerwear and thoughtful patterns as a culmination of a 20-year journey.

Paris Men’s Fashion Week concluded without a singular look but rather a collective mindset: men’s clothing is becoming sharper again, with designers striving to modernize that sharpness through innovative construction, robust outerwear, and pieces meant to last for years.