It’s officially that time again – menswear show season is upon us. With Pitti Uomo readying its Florentine catwalks, the SS26 circuit is already shaping up to be one for the books. From there, the fashion set will jet to Milan and round things off with a flourish in Paris. Expect high drama, big debuts – Jonathan Anderson at Dior, for one – and plenty of headline-grabbing moments as the industry’s biggest names and rising stars alike showcase what’s next for menswear. Whether you’re into sharp tailoring, subversive streetwear or forward-thinking silhouettes, this season promises it all. Overwhelmed already? Don’t worry; we’ve rounded up the ten things you won’t want to miss from the SS26 menswear shows.
Saul Nash AW25
1. Zegna jetsets to Dubai
Marking the unofficial start of men’s fashion month, Zegna is flying the fash pack to the UAE for a landmark show in the scorching soul of Dubai on June 11. Set against the city’s ultra-modern skyline and golden desert backdrop, the presentation promises to blend Italian tailoring with Middle Eastern flair.
2. London opts out – ish
Meanwhile in The Big Smoke, the British Fashion Council is undergoing a major fashion week shake up: London Fashion Week Men’s is officially cancelled. Going forward, menswear will share the spotlight with womenswear in February and September editions, creating co-ed fashion weeks. But don’t count British menswear out – the BFC is doubling down on support by expanding London Show Rooms in Paris, now happening four times a year, including this June. This strategic pivot aims to give emerging menswear designers prime access to buyers and retailers on a global stage. “We’re building stronger foundations to amplify British menswear like never before,” the BFC said.
This doesn’t mean the fash pack should skip the city, however. On Saturday June 14, eponymous avant-garde brand Charles Jeffrey Loverboy is putting on the Prepared Piano showcase at Abbey Road Studios. Later, British designer Martine Rose will take to an undisclosed location for an off-schedule runway show at 7pm. You don’t wanna miss these.
3. Pitti’s guest of honour
Next stop, Pitti Uomo, the Florentine menswear fair renowned for shaping global style and setting industry trends, now in its 108th edition. There, Homme Plissé Issey Miyake will present its SS26 collection during a special event on June 18 in a secret Florentine location as this season’s guest of honour. Known for its architectural pleats and elegant wearability, Blending innovation, artistry and a deep respect for Miyake’s legacy, this moment marks a milestone for both the brand and the iconic menswear platform.
Willy Chavarria menswear AW25
4. The Milanese menswear mavens
Heading north to Milan, from June 20 to 24, the men’s shows will at last be in full swing. With a schedule stacked with heavy hitters and rising stars, cross-cultural tailor Setchu kicks things off on June 20 at 5pm local time, followed by Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label presentation an hour later. June 21 will see Dolce & Gabbana bring in a bit of midday drama with a 12:30pm runway, before Emporio Armani closes the evening in style with a show at 7pm. Prada is gearing up to lead the charge on June 22 at 2pm, with a sporty shake-up from London-based innovator Saul Nash right after. Then, on June 23, Giorgio Armani is expected to deliver his signature elegance via a not-to-be-missed catwalk. Expect precision, polish and plenty memorable moments – Milan never misses.
5. Westwood’s milan move
In a surprise twist, Vivienne Westwood is showing in Milan for the very first time. The brand is stepping onto Italian soil for a standalone menswear presentation. Expect a provocative mix of punk heritage and bold tailoring, as fashion’s ultimate iconoclast brand reimagines its anarchic spirit through an Italian lens.
6. Louis Vuitton Sets the pace
Kicking off Paris’s fashion festivities which will run from June 24 to 29, Louis Vuitton will show on June 24 at 8pm. In the past, creative director Pharrell Williams has taken over Paris’ Pont Neuf and the grounds of UNESCO House, transforming iconic landmarks into dazzling runways that merge fashion, music, and cultural commentary. With each show, Pharrell has raised the bar on spectacle and storytelling – so expectations are sky-high for what he has planned this season.
7. Jonathan’s Dior Debut
Calling a conclusion to fashion’s game of musical chairs, Dior’s appointment of Jonathan Anderson to the helms of it’s men’s, women’s and couture ateliers comes to fruition on June 27 at 2:30pm local time when the Irish designer will make his directorial debut with the SS26 men’s collection in what is easily the most anticipated show of the season. Known for his boundary-pushing craftsmanship at Loewe and JW Anderson, all eyes are on how he’ll channel that vision through the house’s storied codes. We expect nothing less than a seismic reset: bold gestures, sculptural statements and a new era for Dior menswear, authored by fashion’s most relentlessly inventive mind.
Dior menswear AW25
8. Craig Green casts off to paris
London’s favourite silhouette disruptor Craig Green is leaving the Big Smoke behind for a taste of Parisian chic – again. On June 29 at 11:30am local time, the British designer will present his SS26 collection on French soil for the third time and we’re certain we can expect bold innovation and boundary-pushing designs from one of London’s most beloved talents.
9. The Americans hop the pond
Americans in Paris? Mais oui. Willy Chavarria and Bode are hopping the pond and bringing a dose of stateside style to the City of Light. Expect Chavarria to once again bringing his brilliant storytelling to the French capital on June 27 at 4pm, where his soulful suiting and subversive silhouettes are sure to strike a chord. Bode is on course to continue to enchant with the namesake designer’s textile-rich narratives and quietly radical approach to menswear with a presentation that same day. Both designers are carving out space for a new kind of American voice – introspective, expressive and entirely their own – on fashion’s most revered stage.
10. The Usual suspects
Paris Fashion Week Men’s is never short on drama, but this season’s roster of heavyweights is set to make it one for the history books. Kicking things off with a milestone moment, Grace Wales Bonner is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her eponymous label at 6:30pm local time on June 25. Then, Sacai returns with its signature mix of sporty and sculptural, while Julian Klausner will unveil his second Dries Van Noten menswear outing. Later, Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens will bring in their dark, dramatic visions with shows at 5:30pm and 7pm respectively.
On June 27, Junya Watanabe and Comme des Garçons Homme Plus will continue to push boundaries, presenting their SS26 collections at 10am and 5pm. The next day, Kiko Kostadinov is set to send his signature sleek, functional futurism stomping down the runway at 10:30am while Hermès is set to offer up its hallmark elegance with a show at 3pm. Finally, on June 29 at 12:30pm, Wooyoungmi is expected to deliver sharp, architectural menswear with a contemporary edge. It’s set to be a stellar week of fashions.
Top image: Willy Chavarria AW25. Photography by Christina Fragkou. Follow all the action from the SS26 menswear shows via our Instagram stories at @10magazine and @10menmagazine.
