The Menswear Edit
AW25 Trend Guide
Stride into the new autumn/winter season with McArthurGlen’s curated guide to the fashiontrends that lit up the runways, blending enduring elegance with bold contemporary aesthetics, all for up to 70% less.
SHARP TRADITION
Heritage menswear goes back to the future.
‘New’ Heritage reimagines timeless menswear with a modern, luxurious twist this season as designers like Hackett and Tommy Hilfiger deliver oversized tweed blazers, bold roll-neck jumpers, and slouchy check trousers in navy blues and greens. This isn’t dadcore, but rather classic English motifs reconstructed in very modern silhouettes and fabrics. Layering is key to creating a tapestry of texture and tactility with this trend, as is mixing up the genres - pair a vintage tweed jacket by Silbon or a check tote bag to add an interesting twist to the heritage charm. Keep your colour palette dark and understated, but punctuate it with flashes of bold oranges, yellows, and greens to put your individual stamp on it.
ESPRESSO YOURSELF
Drink up this freshly brewed colour trend.
AW25’s coffee trend brews a rich palette of creams, browns and beiges, perfect for head-to-toe tonal layering. From Pal Zileri’s corduroy suits to Dockers' suede jackets and chinos, these pieces exude relaxed luxury. If you like your smart-casual tailoring then this trend is perfect for you, appealing to silhouettes that blend sharp lines with soft fabrics. The key is to mix up your textures - think wool, heavy-brushed cotton, leather, and suede - to create depth in your looks. Pair with suede Chelsea boots or suede sneakers depending on your degree of smartness, and wrap it up with a tonal brown or cream scarf for a final coffee-flavoured flourish.
THE DARK SIDE
How elegance is emerging from the shadows.
Like something out of a spy film, the all-black look brings a severe and authoritative aesthetic to AW25 wardrobes, using sleek silhouettes to create an understated sense of luxury. Designers like Sandro and Scalpers have crafted single-breasted blazers, longline leather coats, and patent leather shoes for a commanding look, combining interesting textures to add depth to the colourless canvas. This is a trend that prefers a smart tailored look, using sharp lines to cut a dynamic figure. The natural shine of a leather coat or a pair of chunky leather derbiest can be beautifully offset by a textural black knit. Best thing of all, this is a trend that doesn’t require too much wardrobe planning, since the only prerequisite is to make it black!
FIELD TESTED
Rugged menswear that can go take a hike.
Many of the AW25 runways tapped into the great outdoors for inspiration, riffing on hiking and outdoor adventure sports to blend rugged functionality with luxurious style. Designers such as The North Face and Volcom served up a technical masterclass of big bubble coats, cargo trousers, and zip-neck pullovers in a mix of deep hues and muted tones. The quilted jacket is the energy source around which this trend revolves, and there are plenty of bold options in a variety of silhouettes. This trend avoids patterns, so opt for strong colour-blocking instead. In past seasons, the hiking boot left a strong footprint, and this season it has been ‘sneakerised’ for a sportier aesthetic. The essential accessory is the technical backpack, underlining the trend’s stylish functionality.
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