What the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear shows mean for a man dressing in India

The Spring/Summer 2027 menswear collections were shown in Paris in June, and the clothes start reaching shops next year. Runway reports are full of ideas that look great on a model and make no sense on a Delhi summer afternoon. But this season, more of them than usual translate well to Indian weather, Indian occasions and normal budgets. Here is what the shows were about, according to the reports credited below, and what we think is worth taking from them.

What happened

Monocle’s round-up of the ten standout Paris shows describes a season built on easy, relaxed tailoring rather than tight suits. Givenchy, in Sarah Burton’s first menswear presentation for the house, showed loose barrel-leg denim, double-pleated trousers and blazers with split lapels. Studio Nicholson paired precisely cut, curved trousers and double-breasted suits with flip-flops. Soshiotsuki showed lightweight tailoring, silky shirts and baggy pleated trousers, deliberately worn a little undone. Sacai layered bomber jackets over preppy shirts and added roomy pouch pockets to tailored trousers. Auralee moved from office suiting in navy, butter yellow and grey to striped shirts and shorts.

Out’s report on six trends from the season picks out open-toed sandals worn with smart clothes (citing The Row, Celine, Lemaire and Saint Laurent among others), the colour yellow (Prada, Saint Laurent, Dries Van Noten, Dior and more), alternatives to the classic belt, big brooches, ballet flats and gold.

Why it matters

For several seasons, smart menswear meant slim: slim trousers, slim shirts, slim everything. The direction now is clearly looser and softer, with tailoring that’s meant to be comfortable and worn with relaxed footwear. That shift suits India better than the old one did. Looser trousers and lighter fabrics are simply easier to wear in heat and humidity, and sandals with smart clothes are already a normal part of how many Indian men dress.

What it means for fashion

When luxury houses move in one direction, high-street and online brands follow within a season or two. Expect more pleated and straight-leg trousers, softer shirts in linen and cotton blends, and brighter but soft colours like butter yellow in mass-market ranges next year. Some of it is already in shops: relaxed and pleated trousers are no longer a niche find.

Not everything travels. Ballet flats, big brooches and wetsuits on the runway are statements for fashion insiders, and we wouldn’t plan a wardrobe around them.

Style implications: how to wear it

• Swap one pair of slim trousers for a relaxed or pleated pair. Look for a straight leg that sits cleanly on the shoe. Beige, navy and grey are the easiest colours to start with.
• Keep the shirt soft. A cotton or linen-blend shirt, top button open, untucked or loosely tucked, gives the relaxed look without looking sloppy.
• Try smart sandals with smart clothes. Plain leather sandals or kolhapuris with chinos and a crisp shirt is the most India-friendly idea of the season. Keep everything else clean and simple.
• Add yellow carefully. A pale yellow shirt or tee with navy or beige trousers works on most skin tones. Bright mustard is harder, so start pale.
• Gold, in small amounts. A simple gold-tone watch or chain is enough. You don’t need a brooch.

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