Fashion seems to flourish in Europe despite the men making a splash at the Met Gala. The Paris Fashion Week 2024 brings back interesting menswear trends that went out a few years ago. If you’re a diva or a newbie designer looking for inspiration, the show’s got the perfect reference. Moreover, men’s fashion has always been simplistic with neutral tones and minimal designs. Seeing gender-neutral themes and some color in the outfits is a breath of fresh air. Let’s discuss some of the fashion highlights that were showcased and earned applause.
Menswear designer collections at Paris Fashion Week 2024
The Fashion Week hosted profound artistry presented in the most elegant way. Moreover, the designer’s list did not disappoint either. Thanks to these designers’ reputations, everyone knew how stunning the outfits would be. Grab a refreshing summer drink and let’s go through the list of the greats in menswear.
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton does not need any introductions. The brand seems to dominate all runway shows with its over-the-top collection. Louis Vuitton worked on several themes including military and countryside mixed with modern elegance and charm. What’s more, the models wore sleek double-breasted coats and trousers having skin-like textures and patterns.
Dior Men
Another brand dominating the designer collections is the ever-so-chic Dior Men. Dior stepped in with its own twist to ballet-styled clothing. The models were wearing zippered style rib-knitted sweaters with tights or leggings, resembling ballet attire. The outfits signified grace and purity, basically embracing the aura of a swan. Moreover, the brand also showcased a kimono-style cape that mesmerized the spectators.
Valentino
Valentino did not hold back on its luxury fashion line. The brand captured the essence of masculinity through contemporary designs and silhouettes. Moreover, Piccioli decided to add sky-blue hues that signify freedom and positivity. The models were sporting high turtle necks and vibrant tunics underneath the black or white suits. The suits cascaded around them elegantly expressing modern men’s style and ideology.
Rick Owens
Rick turned up some drama at the Fashion Week with his White Satin Army of Love. The showcase included models from different backgrounds and ethnicities coming together to celebrate solidarity and freedom. Moreover, the outfits were simple and had a statue-like appeal. Rick knows how to dominate Fashion Week highlights with his bizarre fashion wits that manage to turn heads and earn significant praise. He believes in uniqueness and intricacy in fashion.
Hermes
Veronique Nichanian, the designer behind Hermes, epitomized seductive elements mixed with integral beauty through her showcase. The models sported exclusive outerwear including leather peacoats with ‘slip and slide’ pockets and elegant shearling leather parkas. What’s more, the showcase also had intricate knitwear and eveningwear. Veronique is a creative designer menswear. She understands the importance of symmetry and balance in fashion.
Wooyoungmi
A brand all the way from Seoul, Korea, representing urban culture perfectly. Madame Woo did not disappoint with her easy-going yet fashionable showcase. She wanted to capture a stream of well-dressed pedestrians on the street through her collection. The models expressed modern street style, wearing wide-legged washed jeans to vibrant football shirts. Moreover, the showcase took more of a formal turn with denim jackets or jeans sported with shirts and ties. Woo Youngmi continues to sway hearts with her eclectic collection of statement pieces.
Comme Des Garcons
As Fashion Week 2024 progressed, Comme Des Garcons’ menswear collection astonished the audience. The brand insinuated that men can wear Barbie pink skirts with tulle and ruffles. However, what seemed like a skirt were actually skirt shorts laced with tulle. The brand again twinkled with menswear trends with balloon-like trousers ending at the ankles and tailored jackets neatly nipped at the chest.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith showcased his collection as a tribute to refined British tailoring. Paul’s ambition towards absolute perfection in fashion leads him to curate this elegant collection. The collection had color, diversity, and amalgamation of past and present. The fashion highlights featured models wearing WW2 rider jackets, traditional overcoats, and padded gilets. Smith was bold enough to use colors like deep purple, navy, and brown altogether in his range. What’s more, there were subtle splashes of lime green and ochre in some of the outfits.
Junya Watanabe
Watanabe shared his ideology that ‘One outfit should fit all generations’ through his designer collections named ‘Reconstructed Suiting.’ The designer got creative with the denim jeans, striped shirts, and hoodies. Watanabe showcased hybrid clothing with fusion pieces like a jacket extended into a coat and trenchcoat accents. Other outfits had chino and jeans panels. What’s more, the models also represented luxury fashion, sporting outfits inspired by heavy metal.
Wales Bonner
Grace Wales Bonner, a British designer, represented at the Paris Fashion Week 2024 with her college-style clothing line. Combining varsity jackets and basketball jerseys, the designer aimed for a more youthful appeal. Grace has captivated hearts in several runway shows through her meticulous attention to detail and creativity. The models wore college uniforms with crocheted mirrors tailormade for an elegant and opulent feel. Moreover, the collection had a gorgeous black tuxedo signifying the moments of graduation. Grace also continues her designer legacy by collaborating with Adidas and creating more masterpieces.
Amiri
Mike Amiri is a popular American designer, known for his excellent designer wits and exquisite sense of fashion. The designer showcased his collection with a luxurious backdrop including velvet curtains and a monogrammed carpet. He revived men’s style with long satin blazers, evening jackets made of jacquard, and Old-Hollywood style loose pajama cuts with suiting. Mike brought back retro themes through his expansive collection, earning heartfelt applause and praise. What’s more, the outfits glimmered in light as they were lined with shimmering crystals.
Givenchy
Givenchy has been a staple brand in Paris Fashion Week highlights presenting an eclectic collection of menswear that left everyone starstruck. Mr. Givenchy’s iconic dress codes inspired the collection, epitomizing ‘gentlemanliness’. It exudes a sense of formality and seduction, a mixture of Mr. Givenchy’s personal and public wardrobe. Moreover, the models sported designer menswear including vest tops with synthetic hair fronds creeping out underneath the tailored jackets. The collection also showcased opulent eveningwear with double-breasted and sleek silhouettes.
Lemaire
Christophe Lemaire the owner of Lemaire alongside Sarah-Lin Tran, also presented his exclusive collection of menswear during the Paris Fashion Week 2024. The designer wanted to capture the relaxing solitude in a home sweet home. His collection included bathrobe-like outerwear that cascaded behind the models. What’s more, the layered outfits adorned the models like second skin. Lastly, the collection had street style baggy pj’s blending well with the layered look. Christophe successfully managed to create a welcoming vibe with his statement pieces.
Van Noten
Retiring from his 38-year-old fashion legacy, Belgian designer, Dries Van Noten, says farewell to the fashion industry. The designer showcased his 150th collection during Fashion Week, which was his cue to step down from his position as the brand’s owner. The designer left in style with his dramatic shimmer raincoats made of foil, giving off an iridescent shine. Dries revived vintage menswear trends before leaving the industry. His collection was not the best of the best, yet the emotion was there. Moreover, the models sported shiny raincoats and jackets with shorts and sheer trousers. The audience was clearly shedding tears as the designer took his final bow.
Menswear trends at Paris Fashion Week
Several fashion highlights proved how trends have evolved. Modern fashion adopts future elements and gender neutrality. The Paris Fashion Week 2024 showcased stylistic diversity and creativity. Here are some of the menswear trends presented during Fashion Week.
Patriotic nodes
Military designs have been around since World War I. Moreover, fashion is a way of self-expression. People started wearing bomber jackets as casual wear indicating the end of a disastrous era. Brands like Louis Vuitton presented military-inspired designer collections during the week. What’s more, Pharrell decided to mix damier and camouflage patterns creating ‘damoflage’. His primary focus was to initiate a collection dedicated to aviation and travel. The trippy graphics and attractive color combos boosted their charm.
Punk and metal
It’s not the first time runway shows have allowed subcultural representation. However, brands like Junya Watanabe amalgamated ‘heavy metal with a twist’ into their collection. Punk and metal have been a beacon of inspiration for many designers who love experimenting with different genres. It’s a nice shift from generic luxury fashion that has captivated the industry. Models were wearing graffiti shirts with band logos and symbols. Accessories included gold and silver pom poms, a quirky addition to such a dark theme.
Gender equality
Modern fashion trends have revolutionized men’s fashion entirely. More colors and designs are being tailored into menswear, appealing to various orientations. Queer fashion brand, Jeanne Friot showcased denim pants laced with feathers and bandeau skirts for all genders. The designer has a different approach towards men’s style and dress codes. She wants to address gender norms through her collection and use punk-styled references for the outfits.
Foiled up
An outfit made of foil? One would think that’s only fitting for camp fashion. There were times when something remotely shiny looked tacky and absurd. However, the times have changed and designers have gotten bold with their wits. Since the 60s, foil fashion has come and gone, making statements and raising brows. Dries retirement was not the only Fashion Week highlights, his collection of foil clothes including sheer jackets, trousers, and raincoats was quite the surprise.
