The Boys Are Onto Something (And I’m All In)

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Poplin, Perfected Couture Cargos Unexpected Color Code Collar Pop Piped and Polished Striped and Stitched The Sarong Steps Out Candy-Colored Chinos

As a womenswear editor, I rarely ventured into menswear, but Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection for Dior at Men’s Fashion Week in Paris has sparked my curiosity. In his first runway show for the house, where he now serves as creative director of both menswear and womenswear, Anderson offered a fresh take on formality laced with a casual ease. Suddenly, I’m considering candy-colored chinos and cable-knit sweaters, cargo pants in innovative new proportions, and even the possibility of a floral or silk moiré vest. Anderson layered the most impeccable crisp blue cotton poplins under knit capes. And his version of pajama dressing was polished enough to wear far beyond the bedroom.

The men’s shows were full of inspiration. At Prada, striped knits made a graphic statement—bold, unexpected, full of energy and intent. Meanwhile, at Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello offered a color story I can’t stop thinking about, with cherry, mustard, rust, and aubergine nonchalantly mixed. It’s an unexpected combination that somehow feels exactly right. Julian Klausner’s sarong at Dries Van Noten emerged as a new proposition—not just for the beach, but as a stylish, unexpected piece in everyday dressing.

So yes, I want that perfect blue poplin striped shirt, neatly tucked into a belted paper-bag pant. I want a piped pajama shirt that’s elevated enough for the office—and the perfect pink chinos too.

Menswear this season isn’t about old, gendered notions of dressing. It’s about dressing with purpose and polish, while celebrating a fresh, unexpected mix of possibilities.