As the spring equinox approaches on March 20, our wardrobe is getting ready to shift gears… Say goodbye to long coats, scarves, and other lined pieces: make way for the sleeker lines of Spring-Summer 2026. Gentlemen, no need to wait for a lengthy list—this season will focus on the essentials. Minimalism is making a strong comeback, as you’ve probably noticed, but surprisingly in many different variations.
To kick off this new fashion cycle in style, here’s our roundup of the men’s trends to remember, along with our recommendations for where to shop/adopt them right now.
Where to shop the 5 men’s trends for Spring-Summer 2026?
1. The Timeless Preppy
Like an endless stylistic wave, the preppy style comes and goes in men’s wardrobes. Almost every season, it reappears in more or less pronounced ways. In Spring-Summer 2026, needless to say, it takes center stage.
Born in the 1950s, the trend emerged at America’s top universities (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc.). Much more than just a student uniform, it embodies the bourgeois style with its impeccable shirts, outrageously expensive suits, and masterful use of pastel shades.
In its first incarnation of 2026, preppy core manifests itself almost casually. And that’s precisely what we love. At Dior, under the direction of Jonathan Anderson, the modern heir revisits the school uniform: a cape-caban thrown over the shoulders, a shirt, a tie… and jeans, to break the rules. For his part, Brunello Cucinelli offers a more London-inspired elegance: a perfectly tailored beige trench coat, a bold red tie, and gray trousers with impeccable drape. Finally, Wales Bonner envisions the coolest schoolboy of the season with a coordinated camel blazer and Bermuda shorts ensemble. A look that’s already high on our wishlist.
To (finally) embrace this timeless style, but with a touch of whimsy, OniriQ has selected three pieces that might just catch your eye. We start with a twist on the classic blazer. At Kenzo, the jacket straddles the line between schoolboy and chic receptionist, for an ultra-modern result.
To stick to the cliché and take the preppy look to the letter, we’re also crushing on the Ralph Lauren baseball jacket and its unapologetic college logos. For a more classic finish, Fursac wins us over with this shirt featuring an oversized collar, perfect for spicing up a look that’s a bit too demure.
From left to right:
KENZO School Boy Fitted Jacket – €890
RALPH LAUREN Fleece Baseball Jacket – €345
FURSAC Pointed-Collar Poplin Shirt – €195
2. Mini-Shorts
It’s a trend we didn’t see coming… and yet, we’re already excited about it. For Spring/Summer 2026, say goodbye to Bermuda shorts and their sometimes questionable cuts: make way for mini-shorts. Yes, you read that right. Gentlemen, for the sunny season, creative directors in Paris and beyond are urging you to bare your legs, with styles that are ever shorter and, above all, more confident.
Long confined to the women’s wardrobe, the mini-shorts are now establishing themselves as a 100% gender-neutral essential. The proof is particularly evident at Acne Studios, Dries Van Noten, and Wooyoungmi, where legs are on full display—whether muscular, slim, hairy, or completely smooth. Here, there are no physical dictates: only attitude and style matter.
More than just a shorter hemline, this spring’s signature silhouette promises uninhibited masculine sensuality. Paired with an oversized shirt, a tailored blazer, or a simple white tank top, the mini-shorts will undoubtedly be our must-have this season. We approve!
To embrace the men’s mini-shorts trend, we have to admit: it’s still hard to find options on the current market. Nevertheless, we’ve managed to unearth a few styles that will do the trick perfectly.
First, let’s give credit where credit is due by featuring Acne Studios. In its collection, the Swedish label takes the parachute brief and elevates it to the status of a full-fledged pair of shorts.
For those on slightly tighter budgets, no worries: when there’s less fabric, the price goes down! At Les Deux, we love the midnight blue striped mini-shorts. And at Arket, we’re smitten with a more dressy navy cotton version.
From left to right:
Jack Trck LES DEUX blue shorts on Citadium – €79
ACNE STUDIOS striped shorts on Mytheresa – €250
ARKET midnight blue cotton shorts – €49
3. Leisurewear, comfortable and soft
Almost in the same vein as parachute-style boxers worn as shorts, leisurewear encourages us to listen to our desires. A contraction of leisure and wear, it champions a comfortable style where athletic pieces are worn daily: think joggers, hoodies, loose-fitting T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.
But in Spring/Summer 2026, the trend takes an even more cosy turn with variations on pajamas, silk robes, and other nightwear sets. At Amiri, in particular, we find a loungewear DNA, but upgraded to a life of luxury. By that, we mean the designer is dressing us in soft satin, monochromatic sets with warm textures, and suede suits that are (finally) comfortable to wear. Leisurewear is also making its way into other collections, notably those by Antik Batik, Dolce & Gabbana, and Emporio Armani.
Adopting this trend is, this time, very, very easy. Because the choice is vast. As mentioned, you can proudly wear leisurewear in several ways: with loose-fitting sportswear, stylish pajama sets, or other loungewear pieces.
We’ve selected three must-have pieces for days when wellness is paramount: an ultra-cozy On jacket, perfect for the gym or the office on a Friday; vintage-inspired ERL pajama pants for your Pinterest-worthy summer looks; and Louis Vuitton’s elegant leisurewear with this chic robe-style blazer.
From left to right:
ON Limited Edition Ikon Track Jacket – €180
ERL Loose-Fit Cotton Pants on Mytheresa – €237
LOUIS VUITTON Chic Silk Robe-Style Jacket – €3,900
4. Flip-flops
This is, without a doubt, the simplest trend on our list! While some remain stuck in their ways with loafers and sneakers, others (like many creative directors, apparently) are opting for a simple pair of flip-flops. Since the Spring/Summer 2026 men’s fashion shows, unveiled last June, many have already fallen for the trend, flooding social media with their new obsession…
As a reminder, the famous “flip-flops” can be found in the men’s wardrobes of many designers, including Auralee, Hermès, Kiko Kostadinov, Juun.J, Lemaire, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and so many others…
There’s no real need here to debunk the trend, but rather to explain how to adopt it without looking like a tourist. If we follow the collections, you should wear your pair of flip-flops sometimes with an oversized suit to break the rules, and other times with more casual outfits to remind everyone that summer is never far away.
With flip-flops, the goal is no longer so much to walk on the sand, but rather to make a stylistic statement, whether you’re in Paris or elsewhere. In Spring-Summer 2026, the flip-flop becomes decidedly cool, with just the right touch of effortless style to make an outfit look chic.
For the editorial team at OniriQ, three styles stand out clearly. At Saint Laurent, the flip-flop is adorned with leather for maximum elegance. The Dries Van Noten label, meanwhile, reinvents the sandal with an innovative shape that structures the silhouette and enhances the line on the ground. Finally, specialist Camperlab has us completely smitten with its puffy version, which is both fashionable and stylish.
From left to right:
Babylone Sandals SAINT LAURENT – €850
DRIES VAN NOTEN Flat Leather Sandals – €895
CAMPERLAB Hastalavista Flip-Flops – €250
5. Mixing Prints
While we’ve kept them separate for years out of fear of committing a fashion faux pas, why not finally pair them together? For this final trend, one of the five major trends in the men’s wardrobe for Spring-Summer 2026, we highlight the trend of mixing different prints.
On the runways, from Paris to Milan, via London and New York, fashion houses are presenting us with a highly complex challenge: mixing prints, whether houndstooth, plaid, arabesque, stripes, monograms, or florals. Brands such as Bluemarble, Etro, Junya Watanabe, and Ziggy Chen are particularly embracing this “more is more” principle.
In our view, the complexity of this trend lies in its balance. We don’t want to look like a questionable art exhibition just for the sake of being fashionable. To avoid going overboard, we recommend starting with prints that are easy to pair. For example, prioritize stripes and checks, or arabesque and floral patterns, each of which conveys a sense of movement.
As for us, we can easily see ourselves wearing a camel-colored checkered blazer by Loewe, paired with striped dress pants by Dries Van Noten. Or, for a more summery take, Gucci jogger-style pants featuring the brand’s iconic GG pattern, paired with a Commas shirt with tone-on-tone embroidery. Two looks that are, all things considered, accessible, yet spot-on from the get-go.
From left to right:
LOEWE wool Prince of Wales check blazer on Mytheresa – €2,100
DRIES VAN NOTEN straight-leg mid-rise pants on Mytheresa – €495
COMMAS Reflection embroidered shirt on Mytheresa – €408
GUCCI GG jacquard jersey pants – €1,300
Translated by Bethszabee Garner
