In a wholly unordered and utterly unpredictable ending, chaoticism has surfaced in the fashion industry, from microtrends such as the 'messy girl aesthetic' to the up-and-coming Spring 2025 runways, making its way from womens to menswear. We have seen higher traffic regarding menswear and its popularity, one of the biggest reasons for the respective subcategory. Some of the most significant showcasing events of the year, such as Vogue: World and the quick-following couture shows, have enhanced men's fashion this season. The maximalist menswear approach is in full swing this season, not only appearing on runways but with a prominent presence in the streetwear surrounding these events. We've got a few examples for you:
The Runway
There was an influx of Western styles and ensembles in this year's display: the streets of Paris. Could it be the success that was Cowboy Carter this summer? Or the surplus of Western-inspired collections within brands such as Louis Vuitton? Whatever the cause, the attendees, the models, and the press could not get enough of the Western vibe. Most menswear collections showcased a bit of the cowboy culture, which we have seen before, but now that we are in the midst of resort 2025, western outfits were the last thing the trend cycles expected to see. It was a beautiful yet 'stirring' surprise that we can't help but be excited about as it becomes a more significant movement.
Milan, Spring 2025 Menswear, Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Another element we have seen on the runway is playing with the silhouettes related to pants, adding fun elements, and making a day out of trousers.
Paris, Spring 2025 Menswear, Photographed by Phil Oh
And we couldn't forget our favorite bi-annual sports extravagaza. With the Paris Olympic Summer Games officially underway, streetwear and style have already started to reflect not only the exciting events to come but also everyone's favorite team.
Overall, so many different street styles, runways, and general designs reflect such different combinations from what we have seen before. The combinations and the individual examples have reflected chaoticism recently, and we can only relate to a somewhat chaotic fashion state. With men's fashion in such a question of relevance depending on the season, it would be more organized like its women's couture counterpart. Designers are trying to give us options instead of sticking to a particular theme, which could affect upcoming trend cycles. Will it make microtrends more prominent than they already are, or will it force consumers to finally bathe in their style due to the overwhelming number of options? Whatever the effect of the trend cycle and its movements, it has affected the community around men's fashion.
by Ani Grigsby