10 Groom Trends from the Fall/ Winter 2026 Menswear Season

Fashion month’s menswear chapter has wrapped, and Fall/ Winter 2026 is shaping up to be a season of unexpected tension (in the best way!) Designers pulled at threads of nostalgia, elegance, rebellion, and restraint, stitching together a vision that feels richly layered and intentionally offbeat. Across the runways, classic tailoring was reworked, texture took the spotlight, and details became precise focal points, signaling a shift toward menswear that values emotion, nuance, and individuality. Ahead, 10 trends to bookmark for grooms, event moments, and fashion-forward outings.

Not So Black & White

Black and white menswear is having a personality moment, stepping away from stiff tradition and into something far more self-aware. Tailoring stays impeccably classic, but it’s nudged off-centre with quriky touches – think beaded lapels, sculptural bow ties, oversized accessories, and statement ties, all playing within a tightly controlled monochrome palette. It’s formalwear with a wink, where timeless suiting proves it can still surprise you.

Perfectly Imperfect

American Gangster

Menswear at its most commanding, borrowing the swagger of old Hollywood crime lore and translating it into something timeless, confident, and quietly intimidating. Groom dressing becomes sharp, unapologetic, and built to be noticed with a nod to to the mob bosses wardrobe – think boxy shoulders, double-breasted suits, pinstripes, and inky black palettes paired with polished shoes, lapel chains and leather gloves, evoking a world where presence mattered as much as precision. 

Hell for Leather

Hell for leather menswear leans fully into its name, trading tradition for attitude with groomswear that refuses to play it safe. Leather blazers, trousers, and even head-to-toe looks emerge in inky black, charcoal, and deep chocolate tones, cut with the same precision as classic tailoring but charged with far more intent. Whether worn as a single statement piece or a full look, it’s a confident push toward something bolder, where craftsmanship meets edge and ceremony gets a little dangerous.

Letters From the Past

This season looked backward with intention, pulling from archival silhouettes and vintage codes. Think softened tailoring, earthy palettes, worn-in tweeds, heritage ties, felt hats, and proportions that echo another era but feel recalibrated for now. The mood is nostalgic but edited, like finding an old letter and reading it through a modern lens.

Color Pop

Even the most serious silhouettes wouldn’t mind a little fun this fall. Designers are threading bright hues into Fall/ Winter 2026 menswear through bold accessories, from playful cufflinks at Prada to vibrant, statement suits at Dries Van Noten and Jacquemus. Strawberry pinks, sunny yellows, and passion reds were especially prominent across the runways.

Pattern Remix

Stripes, polka dots, and checks returned for Fall/ Winter 2026 with renewed energy, as designers reworked familiar prints through both classic and future-facing lenses. Some kept things timeless and polished, while others pushed patterns into 2026 territory by scaling them up, softening their edges, or layering contrasting motifs together. For cues, look to Dries Van Noten for bohemian, expressive styling, Ann Demeulemeester for dark romanticism, and Miguel Vieira for impeccably tailored takes that prove classic prints still have plenty to say.

Slim Fit

While baggy, laid-back silhouettes continue to dominate the runways, a sharp counter-movement is quietly gaining momentum. Fall/ Winter made space for a clear slim-fit revival with narrowed tailoring, sharpened proportions, and a shifted focus back to the body. Recent collections from Prada and Saint Laureny offered vivid proof that sleek silhouettes are back in the conversation.

Stick Your Neck Out

Take a risk with this Fall/ Winter 2026 menswear trend reframing the neckline as a key styling moment. Scarves, silk ties, neck wraps, high collars, and sculptural ruffles emerged as designers’ preferred alternatives to the traditional shirt-and-tie formula, bringing tension and texture to the upper half. Take cues from Acne Studios, Miguel Vieira, and Dior.

Riding On Coattails

Coattails are making a comeback, but they’re no longer clinging to tradition or riding on history alone. Recut with sharper lines, unexpected proportions, and modern styling, these tails feel deliberate rather than ceremonial, adding drama without tipping into costume. It’s heritage tailoring with a rebellious streak, where the groom borrows the gravitas of the past and wears it with distinctly current intent.