Best Moments from Paris Fashion Week Men’s SS26

Another Paris Fashion Week Men’s has come and gone. We were treated to plenty of amazing shows, memorable products, new collabs, celebrity cameos, and brand activations. We know. It can be a lot to keep up with. So, we rouned up some of our favorite.

These are our personal highlights.

Honorable Mentions: Rick Owens, 424

Willy Chavarria followed up his Paris debut in January with an even better sequel. Titled “Huron,” the town where he grew up in California, the show was an expression of his journey. In partnership with the ACLU, Chavarria opened his show with 35 men in oversized white outfits kneeling on the runway. It was a powerful message about the CECOT prison in El Salvador and dehumanization of immigrants being detained by ICE.

“I’m not interested in luxury as a symbol of privilege. I’m interested in luxury as a symbol of truth in one’s own character,” said Chavarria in an official press release. “Exquisite tailoring and craftsmanship worn to elevate one’s personal intent – that’s power. That’s fashion.”

(I would say something about color and how he used it liberally and why) The clothing was also on point. Oversized silhouettes inspired by his Latin roots ranged from zoot suits to workwear. He used color liberally. Beautiful shades of blue, red, and green were used to represent rebellion and defiance. An oily brown leather bomber jacket and pink trench coat were among the standouts. The latest from his ongoing partnership with Adidas added a proper dose of sportswear through baggy sweats, striped basketball jerseys, vintage-inspired crewnecks, and a handful of new sneakers.

Chavarria isn’t afraid to use his platform to speak about some of the world’s biggest issues. He proved once again why he isn’t just one of the best designers right now, but one of fashion’s most important voices.

Honorable Mentions: Dries Van Noten, Amiri

All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection for Dior. As expected, he had a lot of pressure on him to deliver given that his predecessors have included the likes of Raf Simons, Kim Jones, and Hedi Slimane. Despite the massive expectations. But, he delivered. Anderson was able effortlessly blend his campy design language with the house’s rich archive. Some of the highlights included massive pairs of cargo pants that took cues from Dior’s Delft dress from 1948, 19th century French capes paired with straight leg denim, striped ties worn over the collar and flipped backwards to reveal a logo tag, and fun takes on Dior’s Book Tote that featured the covers of iconic books like Dracula and In Cold Blood. The Anderson era at Dior is off to an amazing start.

Honorable Mentions: Steve Harvey at LV and Amiri, Rocky and his son Riot at the AWGE finale

Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton shows always bring out the best of the best when it comes to A-list guests. Pharrell isn’t just showing off new designs. His shows are as much a cultural event as they are a fashion show. Even so, Jay-Z and Beyoncé arriving right before the show started was an amazing moment that elicited a proper buzz from everyone in attendance. The power couple doesn’t pop out to just anything.

Honorable Mentions: Jarred Vanderbilt, ASAP Rocky

It felt like Nigerian singer Rema was everywhere in Paris. He started off the week strong by actually walking in the 424 show. He also sat front row at his fair share of presentations. No matter what show was pulling up to, he came correct. From a leather vest and shiny belt buckles at Kenzo to a clean black suit for the Jacquemus show, Rema comfortably inserted himself into the conversation as one of the best-dressed musicians right now.

Honorable Mentions: ASAP Rocky x Puma, Willy Chavaria x Adidas

KidSuper followed up his celebrated Bape collab in January with another incredible collab for SS26. KidSuper applied his youthful design language to classic automotive gear like leather racing jackets and pit crew jumpsuits. Of course, there was also the insane concept car. Colm Dillane turned a Mercedes CLA into something that the Kids Next Door would have cooked up complete with hot air balloons, an exterior luggage trunk added to the driver’s side door, and airplane turbines. We can’t wait to see what Dillane and his wild imagination come up with next.

Honorable Mentions: Dior

If there is one thing that we can always expect to wow us at the Louis Vuitton show, it’s the accessories. The SS26 presentation from Pharrell didn’t disappoint. Olive green Speedy bags were covered in gemstones of all sizes. Other Speedy’s saw premium treatments like lavender ostrich and kelly green crocodile. Monogram backpacks received gradient treatments that mimicked sun fading. Even the polarizing assortment of bags covered in animals inspired by Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited were eye-catching for their whimsical approach. The jury has remained split on the clothing since Pharrell took over at LV. But the bags, those stay winning.

Honorable Mentions: Pharrell x Adidas Jellyfish, Kids of Immigrants x Nike Air Max Sunder

Basketcase debuted its third sneaker with New Balance at its showroom in Paris. At first glance, the Los Angeles-based brand’s take on the new 204L is simple. Its all-grey upper fits in perfectly with the New Balance signature color palette that typically dresses its 990 series. Then, you get a closer look to see pony hair panels, a plush leather liner, and a set of bubblegum pink laces. Props to Basketcase for making the perfect everyday sneaker while still adding a touch of character to make it feel new and exciting.

Honorable Mentions: Circulate’s custom Labubus

We couldn’t escape Brigade’s Paris-exclusive pillbox caps as we navigated Paris Fashion Week. From the streets to Louis Vuitton’s showroom, we saw them everywhere. At the end of the day, that’s the best co-sign, right? The people.

Brigade’s exclusive drop is proof that you don’t need a runway show to make a big impression in Paris. It’s also clear that they have found a hit by bringing back this rarely-used headwear shape from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The pillbox agenda is strong.

Honorable Mentions: Balenciaga by Demna exhibition, Awake NY’s 1v1 basketball tournament

If you want to do something cool that resonates with Paris’ streetwear community, you call Pablo T-Shirt Factory. This week, the brand’s factory/retail space transitioned between a handful of activations. The best was a two-day flea market that shut down the block where PTSF is located. Streetwear brands like Andrew, Barriers, Seventh Heaven, and more set up racks to sell some exclusive products. Kids of Immigrants even used the opportunity to reveal the latest colorway of its Nike Air Max Sunder to the world. Pablo Attal has his finger on the pulse of Paris’ creative class. If he keeps finding ways to spotlight them, and his own great products, he is going to keep winning.

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