Style Cues From The Asian Stars at Men’s Fashion Week
From all-leather looks to comfort-chic, here are the looks that the stars wore in Paris and Milan
Asian domination
The dust has settled in Milan and Paris, and the key trends for this season are now in: from the era of comfort, as signaled by pajama stripes and flip-flops; the resurgence of suiting—both classic and reimagined; to purple taking over the European runways for SS26.
What—or who else dominated the season? Asia’s household names in pop culture, fashion, and entertainment, making their presence feel like an event in itself. Here are some style cues we took note of from these men and their fits in Milan and Paris:
Leather is always a good answer
You can always count on leather to make a statement—and it doesn’t always have to be black. Go with head-to-toe brown leather, as seen on Thai actor Win Metawin. A light-colored shirt or accessory is a nice accent to balance the look.
Play with different textures, patterns, and colors
South Korean singer and actor Cha Eunwoo does two things with this look: pair leather with a blend of earth tones. The solid olive green turtleneck grounds the boldness of the pants, belt, and shoes and pairs well with the brown patterned jacket.
Bright Vachirawit dons a similar palette, albeit more restrained: a brown jacket over a faded peach dress shirt and tie, finished with black pants and a black leather bag. Both looks tell you that you can play around with this color story for a cohesive look, depending on your preference.
Use the silhouette to your advantage
A well-fitting outfit goes a long way—just look at South Korean actor Jung Hae-in’s black-and-white ensemble, with only a cummerbund and a brooch to finish the look. It’s a play on fit and proportion, which works best if the individual pieces are on the simpler side.
Conversely, if you’re going for a standout pattern like Jackson Wang, a simple silhouette directs the attention to the finer details—no major accessories required.
Comfort is the new chic
Take it from Apo Nattawin and Mile Phakphum: ease has its place on the runways of Paris and Milan. The Thai ambassadors for Dior graced the much-awaited debut of Jonathan Anderson for the French house in looks that represented this clear shift toward comfort and simplicity for menswear.
Photos courtesy Win Metawin, Cha Eun-woo, Bright Vachirawit, Jung Hae-in, Mile Phakphum (Instagram) and Louis Vuitton
