Pin Left to Right: Billy Reid, Thom Browne, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein Collection
Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Fashion Trends –Setting the trends for the season, designers unveiled their fall-winter 2015 menswear collections during Milan Fashion Week , New York Fashion Week , Paris Fashion Week and London Collections: Men . A common thread among the collections was a desire to make wearable, accessible everyday clothing, whether it was formal or casual. Placing the importance on textiles, many of the season’s trends were dictated by fabric choices. From shearling to corduroy, designers revisited classic staples with a modern flair. Other trends to emerge included patchwork, androgyny, a gothic approach to formalwear and the use of animal prints.
Pin Left to Right: Valentino, Jil Sander, Louis Vuitton
Fall 2015 Menswear Trend: Shearling Outerwear
Tread lightly and embrace shearling outerwear this season. Boasting lightweight options, designers put their best casual foot forward.
Pin Valentino Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Contrasting fabrics come together for Valentino’s contribution to fall’s shearling trend. Treated to a short jacket, Valentino’s man flexes a casual approach to luxury wear. The smart mix of fabrics makes the jacket a great addition to both casual and formal day looks.
Pin Jil Sander Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Minimal design meets a luxurious fabric treatment as Jil Sander flexes a rich attitude with a brilliant, short shearling jacket. Jil Sander’s fall collection marked Rodolfo Paglialunga’s first men’s outing as creative director.
Pin Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Louis Vuitton creative director Kim Jones delivered a light hand as he revisited the iconic shirt jacket in a lightweight, stone colored shearling. The must-have jacket was part of a graphic collection inspired by the work of Christopher Nemeth.
Pin Ovadia & Sons Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Unveiling its fall collection during New York Fashion Week , Ovadia & Sons delivered slender fits and a lineup of separates ideal for urban living. Highlighting the shearling trend, Ovadia & Sons sent out a camel hued bomber jacket with modern details.
Fall 2015 Menswear Trend: Patchwork
Catch the attention of the room with a mix of geometric patterns and different textiles.
Pin Left to Right: Dries Van Noten, Kolor, Antonio Marras
Pin Antonio Marras Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Designer Antonio Marras was inspired by the movie Taxi Driver for his fall collection. The iconic movie provided for a smart selection of separates, which highlighted pieces like patchwork jackets, combining various materials and colors for an interesting take on the season.
Pin Dries Van Noten Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Belgian designer Dries Van Noten delivered a brilliant fall collection inspired by firemen. The firefighter jacket was reimagined here with a clever color blocking scheme and use of somber, complementary hues.
Pin Kolor Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Channeling the old west, Kolor served up a smart mix of colors and patchwork for a lineup of comfortable separates with a graphic appeal. Mixed or matched, Kolor’s latest provided for a confident remix of the usual.
Pin James Long Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection. One of the highlights of London Collections: Men , designer James Long brought a casual attitude to the plate for fall. Mixing fabrics and colors, Long remixed the elements of the denim jacket for a youthful undertaking.
Fall 2015 Menswear Trend: Corduroy
Revisit a classic textile in a sophisticated manner.
Pin Left to Right: Bottega Veneta, Billy Reid, Ermenegildo Zegna Couture
Pin Billy Reid Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Designer Billy Reid’s collections continue to charm as accessible fashions are infused with smart design details that stand out from the crowd. Enlarging corduroy, Reid turned out a phenomenal coat that was quiet but confident.
Pin Ermenegildo Zegna Couture Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Velvet and corduroy contributed to the ideal marriage of fabrics as Ermengildo Zegna Couture creative director Stefano Pilati presented his latest design efforts. Dressed in rich, autumnal tones, Pilati’s take on corduroy staples were simply luxurious.
Pin Bottega Veneta Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Taking a relaxed approach to the season, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier delivered a cheeky collection with loose, slouchy proportions. Inspired by the idea of sweatpants and leisurewear, among the affair was a rich, double-breasted, gray corduroy jacket.
Pin Fendi Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Silvia Fendi had corduroy on the mind for fall, but also the shearling trend. Manipulating shearling, Fendi created a faux corduroy for the collection, sending rich brown imitations down the catwalk. The tailored fits were easily a success, contributing to smart coordinated ensembles.
Fall 2015 Menswear Trend: Modern Androgyny / 70s Revival
Channel your inner Bowie with an androgynous approach to the season.
Pin Left to Right: Gucci, Rick Owens, Raf Simons
Pin Gucci Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . New Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele proposed a fragile approach to menswear for his debut collection for fall/winter 2015. Red lace delivered a colorful punch that deviated from traditional menswear.
Pin Rick Owens Fall-Winter 2015 Collection . Designer Rick Owens made headlines with his fall collection. Sending his models down the catwalk in revealing clothes that featured the penis on display, Owens championed equal objectification. Long tunics in earthy hues contributed to a unisex look.
Pin Raf Simons Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . The lean lines of Simons’ menswear lends itself well to cross over to unisex wear. For fall, Simons delivered minimal fashions that channeled his younger days as a rebellious designer during the 90s.
Pin J.W. Anderson Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Designer Jonathan Anderson makes it no secret that he is inspired by womenswear when it comes to designing for his men. Anderson’s soft silhouettes called on the 1970s for inspiration.
Fall 2015 Menswear Trend: Animal Prints
Take a walk on the wild side and infuse your wardrobe with animal prints.
Pin Left to Right: Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein Collection, Burberry Prorsum
Pin Burberry Prorsum Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Christopher Bailey has created a legacy at Burberry, dressing up the famed British fashion house’s classic outerwear designs with intricate prints and colors. For fall, Bailey embraces animal prints for an injection of attitude.
Pin John Varvatos Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . When it comes to designers, John Varvatos is the king of rock. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Varvatos delivered a fall outing, perfect for a day in Central Park. Among the lineup was a sharp, tailored leopard coat.
Pin Calvin Klein Collection Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Creative director for Calvin Klein Collection menswear, Italo Zucchelli is best when revisiting classics with smart subtleties. Offering a quiet take on animal prints, Zucchelli delivered successful tonal prints.
Pin Saint Laurent Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Saint Laurent creative director has successfully rebranded the fashion brand as the go-to for a rocker chic look. A design constant for the Saint Laurent man is animal prints and Slimane’s fall collection didn’t disappoint.
Fall 2015 Menswear Trend: Gothic Formal
Black may be a classic, but this season, it’s formal black that’s in vogue.
Pin Left to Right: Thom Browne, Dior Homme, Junya Watanabe
Pin Dior Homme Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . One idea that Dior Homme creative director Kris Van Assche prides himself on is making menswear accessible. Taking traditional pieces in a sportier direction, Van Assche set his sights on the tuxedo for part of his latest collection. The results were effortless proportions that deviated from the standard, adding length and style.
Pin Thom Browne Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . American designer Thom Browne staged an impressive funeral for his fall outing in Paris. The star of the event was the mourning suit, revisited in chic layers with impeccable fits. If a long skirt isn’t your cup of tea, Browne had plenty of his trademark skinny trousers.
Pin Junya Watanabe Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Known for its clothes that have a charming, rustic quality, Junya Watanabe deviated from the usual path for fall, presenting formalwear reworked for everyday style. Striking to say the least, smart tailoring and fabric choices solidified a strong fall collection.
Pin Prada Fall-Winter 2015 Menswear Collection . Designer Miuccia Prada had thoughts of simplicity on the mind for fall. A clean, minimal black color palette dressed sharp tailoring, lending itself nicely to the modern, lean suit and accompanying companion pieces such as the short double-breasted coat.