The recently concluded Men’s Fashion Week was all about tonal and monochromatic aesthetics with a focus on comfort. And the Milan and Paris shows revealed that comfort now leads fashion trends and that sophistication is no longer defined by stiff tailoring. As Vogue Business put it, fashion is embracing “a broader cultural shift towards practicality and comfort without compromising on design”. The FW25-26 man blends sophistication and practicality, choosing relaxed, expressive, and adaptable pieces. As we speak, even office environments are moving away from rigid dress codes to wardrobe essentials that balance comfort with style.
Fashion Week Highlights
Standouts from the runway include Prada’s Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons presenting a rugged, eclectic collection with slouchy denim, distressed leather, and cowboy boots, themed around creativity without overthinking. Brunello Cucinelli redefined modern masculinity through understated luxury in the ‘Anamnesis’ collection, merging formal and casual styles with a rich palette of neutrals and curated colors. Zegna’s collection at Milan Fashion Week featured high-top and low-top slip-on sneakers with soft lines, supple textures, and organic fluidity, exuding quiet confidence. Salomon expanded its legacy in mountain sport and product innovation with contemporary footwear designs. While Tod’s introduced the ‘PASHMY’ collection, featuring the classic Gommino driving shoe in suede, nappa, and hand-brushed leather with earth tones like sand, burnt hues, and deep tobacco.
Level Shoes offers this season’s comfort staples, including Valentino Garavani Bay By Bay sneakers, Prada’s suede loafers, Dr. Martens’ Josef Savannah sandals, and Bally Darwey-T sneakers, epitomizing athletic-inspired luxury. Located in The Dubai Mall, Level’s 90,000 sqm space, home to footwear from over 250 brands, invites men to explore timeless comfort essentials, exclusive collaborations, and capsule collections from the world’s most fetching brands—all under one roof. Come take a look!
