Last week, Milan kicked off the fashion calendar with a showcase of menswear brands ... but also serves as a clear indication of where menswear is heading next. Giorgio Armani seems to be leading the pack on building a wardrobe that's oversized yet restrained.

With soft fabrics, jewelled hues and fluid shapes, Giorgio Armani's men's show in Milan on Monday was an ode to elegance and freedom of movement. The legendary Italian designer, now 90, presented a fall-winter 2025-26 collection comprising belted baggy trousers and layered loose jackets,

Luxurious cashmeres, wools, and silks elevated the clothes, which were also enlivened by touches of ruby red, emerald green, and blue. See the standout looks.

Flirting with tantalizing textures, animalier prints and quirky accessories, the Italian megabrand outfitted the modern Emporio man in a wardrobe equally fresh and classic.

Despite a reduced schedule, Milan Fashion Week Men’s has retained momentum thanks to high-wattage shows from Emporio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada. Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss rep

Here are the key takeaways from Milan Fashion Week Men’s Autumn/Winter 2025. As Vogue Runway ’s Luke Leitch puts it, there was a willingness to “both appreciate and undermine convention” in Milan this season, as designers explored less conventional styles and injected a sense of freedom into their collections.

Yes, awards season may be taking over the headlines these days, but let’s not forget about the new fashion season. Before couture and womenswear lead the conversation, menswear is acting as an especially satisfying appetizer, kicking things off with shows in Florence, Milan, and Paris.

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