Paris Fashion Week Men’s AW26 set the tone for the Autumn/Winter 2026 season with a confident, composed vision of modern menswear. Defined by refined tailoring, emotional depth and a balance between heritage and progression, the Paris shows signalled a shift away from excess and towards longevity, craftsmanship and thoughtful design.
Opening Moments at Paris Fashion Week Men’s AW26
Auralee opened the week proceedings with a display of understated beauty, reaffirming the label’s mastery of fabric, proportion and restraint. Shortly after, Louis Vuitton transformed spectacle into setting. Within the house’s foundation, Pharrell Williams constructed a contemporary domestic environment. We’re talking glass walls, furniture and even a stretch of lawn, blurring the boundaries between runway and real life. The underlying message was clear: luxury, at its most compelling, begins at home. Quite poetic.
Wednesday delivered one of the most anticipated moments of Paris Fashion Week Men’s AW26 at the Musée Rodin, where Jonathan Anderson presented his second menswear collection for Dior. Looking to the radical elegance of couturier Paul Poiret, Anderson explored ideas of history, affluence and cultural memory. His collection reworked traditional codes of wealth further building upon his intellectually driven vision for the house.
Louis Vuitton
Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com
Dior
Photo: Isidore Montag / Gorunway.com
Menswear Trends Defining Paris Fashion Week Men’s AW26
Across the remainder of the week, Paris became a meeting point for both new beginnings and significant farewells. Bologna-based Magliano joined the official calendar for the first time, making its Paris debut alongside established names including Rick Owens, Comme des Garçons, Dries Van Noten, Issey Miyake and Sacai.
The runway was dominated by luxurious wools, supple leathers, and sculptural knitwear that shaped the silhouettes. Tailoring softened and proportions relaxed, creating a protective yet expressive feeling across the collections. Colour palettes remained restrained but emotive warmed by earthy undertones and muted florals that reinforced the season’s cosy mood. Accessories were kept practical yet elevated, with oversized bags and grounded footwear suggesting movement, comfort, and life beyond the runway.
Rick Owens
Photo: Courtesy of Owenscorp
Comme des Garçons
Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com
A Poignant Closing and the Future of Menswear
The week concluded on a somewhat bittersweet note. On Saturday evening, Véronique Nichanian presented her final menswear collection for Hermès, closing a remarkable 38-year chapter defined by quiet excellence and consistency. Her departure marks the end of an era, with British designer Grace Wales Bonner set to succeed her, unveiling her debut for the historic Parisian house in January next year.
Ultimately, Paris Fashion Week Men’s AW26 stood as a reflection on continuity and change. It offered a vision of menswear rooted in emotional intelligence, refined craft and the confidence to evolve without losing integrity.
Hermès
Photo: Daniele Oberrauch / Gorunway.com
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