Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025 marked the final stop of this season’s menswear tour, with a packed schedule that included the emotional farewell of Dries Van Noten after 38 years as creative director of his eponymous brand. Here, we round up the highlights and trends that defined the week, providing a blueprint for the season ahead.

Dior Men: Artistic Homage

Kim Jones’ latest collection for Dior was inspired by the ‘homespun monumentalism’ of South African artist-potter Hylton Nel. Nel’s expressive motifs, such as hand-drawn animals and florals, adorned trinket-like buttons and badges across the collection, creating a whimsical yet refined aesthetic. The color palette drew from Nel’s art-filled homes, featuring blues and pinks reminiscent of the South African sky. Key pieces included intarsia knits and embroidered garments, alongside a standout white ceramic collar jacket inspired by an unrealized Yves Saint Laurent sketch. Jones emphasized legacy and continuity through time, blending modern artistry with Dior’s rich heritage.

Hed Mayner: Textural Exploration

Hed Mayner shifted focus from his signature oversized silhouettes to the tactile qualities of fabrics. The collection showcased a variety of textures, from the shine of coated cotton to distressed and creased materials, creating dynamic silhouettes. Mayner likened the mix to a ‘Coke can shaken and waiting to burst,’ highlighting a new energy in his designs. The collaboration with Reebok continued, featuring Blacktop sneakers in a nostalgic 1980s palette. This season’s emphasis on texture over cut demonstrated a nuanced approach to menswear, blending innovation with wearability.

Junya Watanabe: Denim Reinvented

Junya Watanabe’s S/S 2025 collection, titled ‘Dress Up Denim,’ explored new frontiers in denim and patchwork. Eveningwear tropes were reimagined in denim, with tuxedos constructed from a patchwork of checkered, pinstripe, and tartan fabrics. Distressed jeans and hybrid garments, such as a wool blazer-cum-denim jacket, added to the collection’s eclectic appeal. Watanabe’s collaboration with Tricker’s on black-and-white brogues and band T-shirts inset with baroque silk scarves underscored the designer’s innovative take on traditional menswear elements.

Rick Owens: Hollywood Spectacle

Rick Owens transformed the Palais de Tokyo into a dramatic stage for his collection named ‘Hollywood.’ A ‘white satin army of love’ comprised friends, students, and underground icons, marched amid plumes of smoke in monastic gowns and layered jerseys. Owens drew inspiration from pre-color black-and-white biblical epics, mixing art deco, lurid sin, and redeeming morality. The collection marked a departure from the intimacy of last season’s show in Owens’ Paris home, embracing a larger, more inclusive spectacle that celebrated unity and collective expression.

Homme Plissé Issey Miyake: Wind-Inspired Fluidity

The ‘Up, Up, and Away’ collection by Homme Plissé Issey Miyake was inspired by the wind, with designs reacting to and embodying its movement. The show featured mechanical dandelions in the courtyard of Paris’ Mobilier National, creating a dynamic backdrop for the breezy, lightweight garments. Silhouettes drew from kites, parachutes, and waves, resulting in garments that came to life with movement. Layered looks in scarf-like checks and vibrant hues of yellow, red, and blue highlighted the brand’s unparalleled use of color and fluid design.

Wales Bonner: Nautical Elegance

Grace Wales Bonner’s latest collection was inspired by the ‘nighttime vibrance of cities by the sea.’ The collection balanced beachside attire with insouciant glamour, featuring swim trunks and short shorts alongside tuxedo tailoring and body-skimming silhouettes adorned with beaded embroidery. Nautical elements appeared in striped tops, netted details, and white blouson jackets. Prints inspired by Trinidadian textile artist Althea McNish added richness, reflecting McNish’s creative freedom and influence on midcentury print design.

Lemaire: Intimate Ruggedness

Lemaire’s show, held at the brand’s headquarters, showcased the clash of rugged and delicate elements. Sinuous, layered looks met tough cotton drill and leather, creating a balance between workwear-inspired silhouettes and more refined pieces. The collection emphasized timeless design, aiming to create garments that would accompany the wearer through years, if not decades. Lemaire’s attention to the feeling of clothing on the body underscored the brand’s commitment to enduring style and comfort.

Louis Vuitton: Global Unity

Pharrell Williams’ third collection as menswear creative director of Louis Vuitton was a plea for global unity and connection. The show, set on a grass-covered runway at Maison de l’Unesco, featured the ‘Symbolic Globe’ by Erik Reitzel. Williams’ designs, from ‘global dandy’ looks to traditional workwear and sportswear, illustrated the similarities that bind us across the globe. The slogan ‘le monde est à vous’ (‘the world is yours’) encapsulated the collection’s theme of interconnectedness and inclusivity.

Auralee: Everyday Elegance

Auralee’s sophomore show in Paris highlighted relaxed, loose combinations perfect for everyday wear. The collection featured plays on officewear, summertime shorts, and chinos in a palette of pale green, red, buttercup yellow, classic blue denim, beige, and khaki. Ryota Iwai’s sensitive approach to the quotidian wardrobe emphasized impeccably sourced fabrics and unexpected color combinations, creating a sense of ease and desirability for everyday elegance.

These highlights from Paris Men’s Fashion Week S/S 2025 showcase the evolving trends in menswear, from textural exploration and artistic homages to reimagined denim and global unity, offering a glimpse into the future of fashion.