Men’s Fashion Week AW25: The Best of Dior, Giorgio Armani and More
For the modern man
Men’s Fashion Week in Milan and Paris is delivering exciting highlights this season—from Kim Jones’ last collection for Dior to Pharrell’s impressive collaboration with Nigo for Louis Vuitton, and Prada’s unconventional take on romance. Read on as we reveal five of our favourite collections from the season.
Dolce & Gabbana
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Creative director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
Venue: Metropol Viale Piave 24
Highlights of the collection: Immersed in nostalgic glamour, the runway is bathed in flashes of light, capturing the charisma of each model. Kit Butler makes a powerful entrance, wrapped in a knee-length fur coat layered over a sailor-collar top and denim jeans, marking the start of a collection that fuses classic sophistication with a modern edge. Animal prints, edgy leather jackets, and oversized knitwear punctuate the looks, creating a dynamic play of proportions. Eveningwear is elevated with bold wide lapels, structured stand collars, and the occasional touch of drama from a beautifully draped scarf.
Key pieces from the line: Formalwear evolves with the introduction of antique gold brooches, inspired by the opulence of the 1940s. Delicate floral and bow motifs emerge upon closer inspection, seamlessly paired with matching necklaces for an elegant finish. Footwear strikes a balance between classic design and modern flair, featuring sleek lace-ups and boots with double-side buckles. Timeless pieces such as utility-inspired cargo pants, the essential tank top, and the iconic cap are tailored with the modern gentleman in mind.
Prada
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Creative director: Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons
Venue: Deposito of the Fondazione Prada
Highlights of the collection: This season, the duo explores the delicate tension between opposites, using contrasting elements to define their romantic vision. Shearling, worn both inside and out, offers a comforting sensuality, while knitwear, decorated with metal symbols that evoke amulets, hints at protective energy. The show’s space enhances the exploration, with the roughness of industrial metal structures clashing against the cosy warmth of carpet, crafting a feeling of closeness, almost like the secretive allure of a private club.
Key pieces from the line: The runway thrives on the art of unexpected pairings, where faux fur tops are paired with everything from long coats to blouse jackets. A sense of relaxed luxury is evident in slightly worn-in sweaters and matching pyjama suits that exude casual elegance. Adding the perfect finishing touch, the cowboy boots—vividly coloured and often adorned with unique embellishments—inject a playful, offbeat touch to the collection’s carefree aesthetic.
Giorgio Armani
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Creative director: Giorgio Armani
Venue: Via Borgonuovo
Highlights of the collection: As always, Armani redefines elegance, proving that comfort and sophistication can coexist. The latest collection drapes the body in fine wool, silk, and cashmere, shaping silhouettes that feel as exquisite as they look. Deep jewel tones of ruby red, emerald green, and jadeite blue cut through neutrals like facets of a perfectly cut gem.
Key pieces from the line: Comfort becomes the foundation of style, with coats and overcoats enveloping the body with effortless precision, while jackets and trousers fall into a fluid, relaxed fit. Accessories push the narrative—beanies and hats add warmth with a sense of casual cool, while unstructured bags express individuality. Shearling and leather unite to create ageless, wearable pieces that transcend seasons.
Dior
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Creative director: Kim Jones
Venue: École Militaire
Highlights of the collection: A dialogue between past and present unfolds as Jones reimagines Christian Dior’s 1950s Ligne H collection. Anchored in a greyscale palette with a hint of pastel pink, the collection embraces voluminous proportions—sweeping robes and cinched ‘opera’ coats channel the elegance of the women’s archives. Luxe textures reign supreme, with silks and satins casting a rich, luminous finish.
Key pieces from the line: Masculine edge meets feminine fluidity with leather goods that blend softness and structure. Shearling makes up the roller bags, while the Normandie totes are punctuated with bold hardware. The theme carries through to footwear, where polished leather shoes and boots are softened with a knotted satin ‘bow cap.’ Our favourite pick? The embroidered pink robe that closes the show—a tribute to Monsieur Dior’s SS48 Haute Couture Pondichéry look.
Louis Vuitton
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Creative director: Pharrell Williams
Venue: The Louvre
Highlights of the collection: In an exciting collaboration this season, Williams and Nigo catapult streetwear into the realm of high fashion. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of the House’s storied archives, the runway becomes a canvas for reimagined workwear. Think sculpted bomber jackets embellished with dramatic yellow floral emblems and parkas that blend ruggedness with refinement. Japanese motifs and techniques—from shippo weaving to Dandy Damier inspired by tea ceremony patterns—add depth to the collection. Camouflage, leopard print, and polka dots collide in a bold fusion of print, texture, and storytelling.
Key pieces from the line: The Dandy Damier takes the spotlight with its chequerboard patterns across denim, knitwear, and leather, softened by delicate pink hues inspired by Japanese sakura. The bags shine just as brightly, particularly the Damier Phriendship bags, adorned with chequerboard canvas and three profiles of the duo’s faces, encapsulating their creative partnership. The Speedy, in yuzu yellow and sencha green, and the Denim Boro Landscape bags, with stone-washed denim and mixed-emblem motifs, evoke the abstract beauty of Japanese landscapes.
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