Menswear SS22 Trends: Crop tops, short shorts and plenty of colour

'Tis a summer to be seen

Left to right credit: Alyx, Fendi, Burberry

Skin-show season

Next summer, it’s all about showing a little bit of skin, or lots of it. Models left to right were brandishing their bodies: bare-chested under outerwear and navel-flashing in cropped tops that ranged from simple tees to slick jackets. Bicep-baring iterations were also in abundance, ranging from sleeve-free knits to papery boatneck smocks and even reimagined in trenches à la Burberry. Will we be ready for this much male flesh?

Left to right (credit): Prada, Loewe, Ermenegildo Zegna

Free the legs!

Akin to TikTok’s short-shorts trend, bottoms came above the knee and in all shapes and forms. Micro-skorts and rompers were made the order of the day, alongside gown-like tunics to help you stay breezy and stylish under the sun. For those wanting more modest, slouchier fits, opt for billowing Bermudas teamed with overshirts in matching shades.

Left to right (credit): Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, Louis Vuitton, Casablanca

Elevated trackies

The tracksuit has never looked so chic. Appearing in a mixture of new silhouettes, fresh cuts and added features, sportif styling was given an updated edge to have you looking fly and comfy at all times of the day. Even if the plans are just to head to the living room, these leisurely yet smart staples bring an active touch to everyday fashion.

Left to right (credit): Dior, Louis Vuitton, Fendi

Colour riot

From pops of acid to pastel pairings, colours were aplenty across runways to inject some feel-good fun for when we finally reemerge under the sun. Think loud, eye-catching tones in fluorescent neon, fantastical rainbow shades and prints appearing in wild variation.

Left to right (credit): Rick Owens, Lanvin, Giorgio Armani

Suits for every occasion

Gone are structured, corporate silhouettes. In its place? Easy-to-wear co-ords that are lightweight, comforting and laid back––traditional tailoring turned on its head. Fit for both weekend wear and WFH days, suits came as soft separates that can be worn together or broken up through mix-and-match with pieces from your existing wardrobe.

Left to right (credit): Dior, MSGM, Loewe

Rave statement

Bold, trippy graphics made for a sure statement across knits, blazers and tops. The yearning for festival days and nights out has never been stronger with rave references scattered across collections. What better way to express the sense of hedonism and euphoria we've been missing for the last two summers than to wear it? It's an instant pick-me-up, a visceral reminder of good times past and a hopeful beacon of the ones yet to come.