Menswear Experts on Spring 2027 Trends, Influencers, and Retail Shifts

Ahead of the spring 2027 menswear shows in Pitti, Milan, and Paris, Vogue interviewed three experts: stylist Marcus Allen, Nordstrom fashion director Jian DeLeon, and podcast host Lawrence Schlossman. They discussed key designers like Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford, Michael Rider at Celine, and Ralph Lauren's resurgence. DeLeon praised Ackermann's 'elegance with '70s sleaze' and Thom Browne's denim. Allen highlighted The Row, Commission, and Raimundo Langlois for brand integrity. Schlossman noted Japanese labels URU, Niceness, Yoke, and Graphpaper. On trends, they agreed that hyper-fast cycles and algorithmic personalization have fragmented fashion. For news, they rely on Instagram, group chats, newsletters, and Vogue Runway. Retail shifts toward independent boutiques like Cueva and Colbo in New York, with vintage shopping on eBay popular. Fashion Week is seen as an industry mechanism, with 'Other Fashion Week' showrooms offering democratic access. Influencers include Wisdom Kaye and celebrities Jacob Elordi and Harry Styles, but personal style accounts with small followings are key. The past decade saw menswear become mainstream, driven by streetwear and Kanye West. Looking ahead, they predict more artisanal, vintage-feeling garments and 'treat' accent items with flair. Schlossman foresees a return to 'weirdness' after the current classic phase.