Pops of yellow, stylish accessories and even Palestinian design elements made it to the runways of Paris and Milan as major maisons showcased their autumn-winter 2024 collections
Milan Men’s Fashion Week, which ran from January 12 to 16, and Paris Men’s Fashion Week, which took place between January 16 to 21, were two major fashion events that gave leading maisons such as Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, Prada, Loewe and others the perfect opportunity to showcase their autumn-winter 2024 collections for men. We look back at some of the most eye-catching menswear trends spotted on the runways, be it the use of accessories or design details or interesting colour palettes.
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1. Surprise elements at Prada and Pronounce
While the silhouettes of menswear collections haven’t changed too drastically this season—with coat and trouser proportions generally ranging from slim-fitted to slightly oversized—Italian maison Prada and Chinese label Pronounce, both of which showcased their creations at Milan Fashion Week, have turned to elevating pieces with unexpected accessories and design elements.
The former styled ensembles with intricately woven belts and sandals to add a surprise touch to its officewear theme, while the latter incorporated contrast piping in bold shapes and looping patterns on outerwear.