After the fall 2026 menswear shows came to a close back in January, Vogue’s Laird Borrelli-Persson reported that men’s clothes were hewing closer and closer to womenswear. Cut to the fall 2026 womenswear collections which wrapped earlier this month, and that spirit continued forward in a big way, with designers twisting traditional menswear staples—suiting, shirting, and streetwear—to make them feel new and more elevated.
Standard suits got an upgrade with super-high buttons, and oxford dress shoes were replaced with saucy little ballet flats. And why not? The modern man isn’t afraid to experiment, as last season’s neon brights and boho ruffles proved. Below, scroll through the 10 most intriguing menswear trends seen as the fall 2026 womenswear shows.
All Buttoned Up
The season’s chicest tailored blazers nodded back to the ’90s, with sleek silhouettes buttoned up to the top.
Ground Yourself
A pop of brown can make a statement—especially when it’s paired with neutral hues like gray, navy, or black.
Time to Waist
Cinched jackets and blazers were infused with a more body-con feel.
Falling Flat? Hardly
The shoe of the season is a little ballet flat—either laced up at the top, or with a low-cut vamp to expose the toe cleavage.
Fancy a Game of Twister?
Polkadots—the big kind, as seen on the iconic children’s game—were the pattern of the season on suits, shorts, and everything in between.
Faces & Names
Graphic tees (and shirts, and sweaters) bore artful faces—some familiar, and some more abstract.
“Sweata Weatha”
The coziest fall knits were worn as accents, tied around the waist or styled over the shoulders.
Getting Collared
A slighly askew shirt collar says pay attention to me.
One Mint-Chip, Please!
Minty greens, combined with neutral browns or blacks, looked as refreshing as the classic ice cream flavor.
Werking for the Weekend
Forget a bulky duffel bag: The new weekender bags are sleek, squared, and ready for a fabulous vacation getaway.
