For the men’s fashion season SS26, ‘Smart Casual’ is the perfect balance between tailoring and ActiveWear. It is a sector that seems to be strongly influenced by the Varsity and Preppy trends, with a nod to the American style of the fifties. Here are ten important items for each SS26 range.
The Windjack
A long, narrow silhouette with practical details and large bags, executed in technical matter in strong colors such as red, yellow or green. Portable with other practical garments such as shorts and pants.
Seen at: 8ON8 Studio SS25.
The checkered jacket
A slim checkered jacket of linen or cotton in light colors, can be combined with various pants, including jeans and pants with a barrel -shaped pipe.
Seen at: AMI SS25.
The lightweight sweater
Sweaters with round and high V-neck, made of wool or cotton with ajour details, to be worn with shorts or trousers.
Seen at: Amiri SS25.
The pants with rolled up legs
The pants with rolled up legs can be made of linen, cotton or lightweight wool, with a pleated front and a barrel -shaped silhouette. These pants fit well with shirts in the fifties style.
Seen at: Dolce & Gabbana SS25.
The oversized letterman-jacket
Varsity-style Letterman-Jacks, made from wool, get an oversized silhouette and details. Contrasting colors work well. Can be combined with jeans or jogging pants.
Seen at: Doublet SS25.
The knitted rugby top
Knitted rugby details, such as wide stripes, a polo collection, badges and emblems, contrasting in primary and neutral colors. To wear with Kaki pants or shorts.
Seen at: Fendi SS25.
The printed knee -length shorts
Baggy Shorts fall to the knee and look best in lively prints. Can be combined with a wind jacket or rugby top.
Seen at: Mountaineering SS25.
The knitted jacket with zipper
The jacket with zipper receives an update in knitted material. Intarsia patterns look fresh. Can be combined with jeans or straight pants.
Seen at: Sacai SS25.
The light blue denim jeans
Straight jeans look fresh in a light blue washing and with asymmetrical details. Can be combined with layered T-shirts.
Seen at: Bluemarble SS25.
The painted denim set
Denim is painted in bright colors such as pink and purple and presented in matching sets.
Seen at: Etudes SS25.
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