MENSWEAR FALL 2022 COLLECTIONS: FLORENCE – MILAN – PARIS
Looks from Dries Van Noten’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
Two years later and our lives are still topsy-turvy as we all try to navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic. New Year’s Eve festivities were put on hold as the Omicron variant spread so quickly throughout the world. The new variant also had a major impact on menswear fashion week for the fall 2022 season, from Pitti Uomo in Florence to Paris.
Pitti Uomo/Florence
Pitti Uomo kicked off the fall 2022 menswear season January 11th through the 13th. The menswear extravaganza took place in Florence, Italy, which this season’s theme was centered around ‘Reflections’. Unfortunately, due to the rise in Omicron-positive cases, many brands cancelled their presentations, including Brunello Cucinelli and guest brand Ann Demeulemeester. However, Italian luxury brand Kiton, known for hand-made Neapolitan tailored suits, presented their casual line KTN for the first time at Pitti Uomo. Also, high-end sportswear line Paul & Shark presented and re-enforced their commitment to sustainability.
Milan
The fashion set comprised of buyers, editors, and influencers then hopped from Florence to the Milan for that city’s fashion week, which ran from January 15th to the 17th. Once again, due to Omnicron, a number of designers and brands cancelled their physical presentations and events, including Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Gucci and MSGM. JW Anderson, who was scheduled to present its first menswear show in Italy, also cancelled. But the city still had plenty of excitement with labels such as Fendi, Prada, Ermenegildo Zegna and Dolce & Gabbana, throwing caution to the wind, opted for live runway shows.
Jeff Goldblum in a look from Prada’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit; Vogue Runway)
Although Milan Fashion Week was short, it was still inspiring and impactful. Some of the highlights included Prada’s runway which was packed with some of Hollywood’s legendary stars, including Twin Peaks’ Kyle MacLachlan, Jurassic Park’s Jeff Goldblum, Moonlight’s Ashton Sanders and Sex Education’s Otis Butterfield. While Prada focused on the dapper gentleman, Dolce & Gabbana appealed to Gen-Z fans, with a lively performance from Machine Gun Kelly, dressed fittingly in a sequin suit from the label.
At Fendi, Silvia Fenturini Fendi was fascinated by notions of classicism. The Roman house presented a ‘treasure trove of future heirlooms’ that riffed on the elegance and sophistication of old-world silhouettes. The label is also dabbling on gender-bending looks as the luxury house featured boundary-defying feminine silhouettes to its fall 2022 show. Love the idea of sharing your wardrobe with your boyfriend/husband? This is the brand for you!
A look from Fendi’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
Paris
France eased their Covid restrictions just days before Paris Fashion Week’s Menswear shows, which ran from January 18th to the 23rd. Only a handful of designers (approximately 17) staged live runway presentation – including Rick Owens, Dior Homme, and Loewe. The remaining brands were a mix of digital streams and physical presentations.
A look from Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
The highlight of the week? Thursday Jan. 20th, when Louis Vuitton presented the late Virgil Abloh’s final collection for the house; Virgil Abloh passed away on November 28, 2021, at the age of 41, after a private two-year battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare cancer. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. It was the best tribute EVER.
Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2022 Menswear Show. Courtesy of FF Channel on YouTube.
A portrait of Nigo, the newly appointed artistic director of Maison Kenzo. (Photo Credit: Kenzo)
Menswear buyers, press, and influencers were over-the-moon about streetwear visionary Nigo’s first collection as artistic director for the Japanese label Kenzo. It was a star-studded event that had more Instagram followers than you could imagine.
Meanwhile, at Dior Men, Creative Director Kim Jones paid tribute to the founder of the house in celebration of Christian Dior’s 75th anniversary.
Dior’s Fall 2022 Menswear Show. Courtesy of Dior Channel on YouTube.
Here’s a round-up of some of the biggest trends in Menswear for Fall 2022:
FLOWER POWER
It’s a garden party delight as designers opted for pretty floral motifs for fall 2022. From Louis Vuitton’s tapestry-inspired coat and pants to Erdem’s slim-cut pantsuit. These delicate prints add joie de vivre to the cold winter ahead.
A look from Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Erdems’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Prada’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Etro’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Acne Studios’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Dior Men’s Fall 2022 Menswear Show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
GENDER NEUTRAL
Designers continue to break thru the confines of gender norms this season as they offer plenty of skirts and dresses that can be worn no matter your gender.
A look from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Comme des Garçons Homme Plus’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from JW Anderson’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Rick Owns’ Fall 2022 Menswear Show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Moschino’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
LEATHER REPORT & THE BOLD SHOULDER
Chic leather coats were all over the fall 2022 runways as they ran the gamut from a Matrix-esque version at Dolce & Gabbana to a belted, Seventies-inspired style at Prada. And the focus was on the big and bold shoulder.
A look from Prada’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Dior Men’s Fall 2022 Menswear Show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Rhude’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Y Project’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
IN LIVING COLOR
Bright neon hues ruled the runways as the oversaturated tones made there way on everything from cozy knits to terrific outerwear.
A look from Vetements’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Prada’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Moschino’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from JW Anderson’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Hermès’ Fall 2022 Menswear Show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
SUPER SIZE ME
Baggy looks are still going strong in the menswear market, and for fall 2022, designers are opting for oversized looks that still maintain remarkable tailoring guaranteeing that proportions are still sharp and clean.
A look from Zegna’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Vetements’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Bianca Saunders’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Yohji Yamamoto’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Fendi’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Jil Sander’s Fall 2022 Menswear Show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
GET SHORTY
Often a summertime staple, shorts made a splash on the runways this fall 2022 season. From MSMG’s sporty quilted version to Fendi’s dapper suit look, one things for sure, next winter men will be showcasing their legs more than ever.
A look from Fendi’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Comme des Garçons Homme Plus’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from MSGM’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Isabel Marant’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Etro’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Loewe’s Fall 2022 Menswear Show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
WELL SUITED
We may all be heading back to the office soon, but rather than your typical menswear suit, designers are opting for tailored looks in a range of bold and happy colors.
A look from Etro’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Bianca Saunders’ Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2022 Menswear Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
LOSS OF A FASHION TRAILBLAZER
But the biggest fashion news that came out between the Milan and Paris shows was the passing of André Leon Talley on January 18, 2022. The larger-than-life former Vogue editor, who was only 73, passed away of a heart attack. Talley was a legend in the fashion world and broke down barriers for homosexual black men in the industry. Talley was a gentleman of grand pronouncements, over-the-top capes, and friends in design studios from New York to Paris—Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Diane von Furstenberg, Karl Lagerfeld, and many more. When the news of his death broke, many of his friends in fashion and beyond took to social media to express their grief, and a theme emerged. The “pharaoh of fabulosity,” as a Vogue staffer once dubbed Talley, was also the industry’s biggest champion and booster, the first editor backstage, quick with encouraging advice or a course correction. His enthusiasm was prodigious.
André Leon Talley at home in White Plains, N.Y., in 2017. (Photo Credit: Ike Edeani for The New York Times)
It was no secret within the fashion industry that Anna Wintour and André Leon Talley had a falling out. In his book, The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir, Tally wrote of Wintour, “She is not capable of simple human kindness. I would love for her to say something human and sincere.” When she replaced Talley with YouTube personality Lisa Zoshy as host at the 2018 Met Gala, he remarked “it felt like I was thrown under the bus. It hurt”. And yet in an industry where you can be ‘cast-out’ as quickly as you are ‘cast-in’, Wintour recently wrote:
The loss of André is felt by so many of us today: the designers he enthusiastically cheered on every season, and who loved him for it; the generations he inspired to work in the industry, seeing a figure who broke boundaries while never forgetting where he started from; those who knew fashion, and Vogue, simply because of him; and, not forgetting, the multitude of colleagues over the years who were consistently buoyed by every new discovery of André’s, which he would discuss loudly, and volubly—no one could make people more excited about the most seemingly insignificant fashion details than him. Even his stream of colorful faxes and emails were a highly anticipated event, something we all looked forward to.
“Yet it’s the loss of André as my colleague and friend that I think of now; it’s immeasurable. He was magnificent and erudite and wickedly funny—mercurial, too. Like many decades-long relationships, there were complicated moments, but all I want to remember today, all I care about, is the brilliant and compassionate man who was a generous and loving friend to me and to my family for many, many years, and who we will all miss so much.”