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This spring 2023 season saw menswear launches from Peter Do and Simone Rocha. More than ever, designers are joining their collections in co-ed shows, but how they’re going about it is split: Some show their menswear as a companion to their womenswear, subscribing to the classic “he is her husband” visualization (see: Bottega Veneta or Bally), while others are including “menswear” to project an all-embracing, almost genderless vision (Collina Strada, Rocha, Do, and Miu Miu come to mind).
We published our spring 2023 menswear trend report this past June. At those shows, baring skin took center stage, as did the cool vibes of ’90s California with baggy jeans and boardshort lengths. So what’s changed? The tank tops trending then have received a revealing update, as have shirtless suits, which came more undone this time around. Over-the-knee shorts continue to be a key item in most collections, as do trippy Canadian tuxedos. Also new: an abundance of dresses and skirts for dudes–some styled over trousers, some maxi-length. Shakespearean ruffles, shirring, and corsetry were big ideas too. It’s a sign, perhaps, that designers have the confidence to get experimental with their menswear when it’s shown next to women’s as a 360 idea. Here, 10 menswear trends from the women’s spring collections.
Say Yes to the Dress
Minis and maxis; pencil-cut, shirred, or pleated. Worn alone or styled over trousers, this season was all about skirts and dresses.
Tailoring, But Make It Chill
After June’s rush of shirtless double breasteds, this time around suits came even more undone.
Shakespeare in Love
Corsetry, shirring, and ruffles. The Elizabethean romance that dominated womenswear carried into men’s, too.
Team Spirit
One month until the World Cup and soccer jerseys are trending.
Ghost Tank
In the spirit of Helmut Lang, tanks have been reimagined in sheer knits and wide-gauge meshes, some with sinuous cutouts.
The Ultimate Coat
Whether it’s in faux fur, frayed denim, feathers, or sequins, the statement coat is the thing for spring.
Leathered Up
Sleek leathers and exotic textures give tailoring an extra edge.
Dye-to-Match
Nothing shows your commitment more than head-to-toe monochrome.
It’s in the Jeans
Out-of-the-ordinary Canadian tuxedos are turning up in acid washes and super-distressed denim.
Hems Down
Those 5” hems TikTok was obsessing over last year? Time to put them away in favor of bermuda-length shorts and skirts.
