Fashion week for menswear Fall/Winter 2025 has recently concluded, revealing trends that permeated across brands like Fendi, Prada, and Louis Vuitton

Gone are the days when men’s fashion was synonymous with muted colours, rigid tailoring, and conventional silhouettes; today, it embraces anything under the sun—even archetypal womenswear details, as manifested in key trends from the menswear Fall/Winter 2025 runways.

Cropped Outerwear

Search “cropped tops for men,” and you’ll find a slew of articles and videos on how to style them and why men should embrace them. This underscores how the core-baring silhouette has quickly become a defining trend in men’s fashion, not just women’s. At recent runway presentations, brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Saint Laurent took the trend further, showcasing shorter silhouettes on outerwear. The options are endless, from Louis Vuitton’s distressed leather blazer to Tod’s sleek grey plaid jacket.

Cinched Waist

Much like the aforementioned trend, the cinched waist works just as well for men as it does for women, emphasising strong lines that accentuate the male physique. Here, the hourglass construction is predominantly seen on blazers, another key trend this season.

Blazers

Blazers, as wardrobe staples, are omnipresent—which is why I was hesitant to include them as a trend. However, the sheer abundance of blazers this season is impossible to ignore, cementing the outerwear as one of the most dominant styles on the runway. Options abound: Hermès reimagines the blazer in velvet, Acne Studios opts for checked wool, Dior keeps it simple with a single-breasted design and clean lines, while Prada upends the conventional silhouette with a shawl collar.

Oversized Trousers

Oversized trousers have emerged as a significant trend in recent seasons—and they’re here to stay—signalling a shift towards more relaxed, comfortable fits in menswear. Championed by Saint Laurent, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana, this trend challenges the sleek, tailored silhouettes that have long dominated fashion, adopting looser cuts that prioritise ease of movement and a laid-back aesthetic. On the runway, these baggy, flowing trousers are styled with both dressy and casual ensembles, highlighting their versatility.

Black on Black

Black is undoubtedly a favourite hue for many, thanks to its timeless appeal; you can never go wrong by incorporating a black piece into your outfit. This season, fashion mammoths are reinforcing this idea; brands like Giorgio Armani, Acne Studios, and Hermès embraced full-on monochrome, experimenting with textures and prints instead of colours—a testament to the hue’s adaptability.

Fur

While less suited to Singapore’s perpetual summer, fur is making a bold return to the fashion spotlight. Louis Vuitton took a subtle approach, adding a fur collar to its two-piece denim ensemble, while fashion houses like Prada, Giorgio Armani, Saint Laurent, and Dolce & Gabbana are going all in, designing entire looks built around fur rather than simply accessorising with it.

Handbags

Crossbody bags, bum bags, backpacks, and suitcases no longer exhaust the options for men’s bags—add handbags to the mix, and you’re nearly there. Once considered a purely women’s accessory, handbags are now being marketed to men as well. That said, the men’s offerings aren’t as bold as those in the women’s collections; this season’s selections are primarily defined by leather, paired with straightforward constructions and clean lines. These bags are more unisex than anything; I’m pretty sure women could rock them too.