Out of the Shadows: The Menswear Renaissance

Once relegated to the last rack in retail, wedged between boring basics and “dad-core” markdowns, menswear in 2025 has elbowed its way into the spotlight. And not politely, mind you. It strutted in, demanded better tailoring, a gender-fluid fitting room, and maybe a lavender cocktail on the side.

Welcome to Part 2 of our menswear editorial deep dive — where trends meets transformation, and your guy friend in cargo shorts? Yeah, he’s wearing co-ords now. [And that’s what we call growth, ladies and gentlemen.]

The 2025 Power Suit Is… Soft?

Remember when power dressing meant shoulder pads and stiff collars? Huh, Cute. In 2025, the strongest silhouette is the softest one.

Designers like Dior, Loewe, and Louis Vuitton have traded rigidity for fluidity. Cue blouses with movement, trousers that float, and tailoring that doesn’t cut, it caresses. It's giving elegance. It's giving "I moisturize and journal.” Gender-fluid fashion isn’t a trend, it’s the new default. With 48% of Gen Z men shopping across gender lines (Business of Fashion, 2025), the binary closet has officially left the group chat.

[And yes, those beige oversized pants you bought? Your boyfriend styled them better. Ouch.]

More is More: Maximalism Has Entered the Chat

Minimalism walked so maximalism could high-kick onto the catwalk.
2025 is a fashion fever dream: bold graphics, animal prints, metallic finishes, and silhouettes that look like they just stepped out of a late ‘90s pop video (but with a skincare routine).

Designers like Martine Rose, MSGM, and Etro are leading the chaos. It’s Y2K, yes, but this time, it’s clean, curated, and less “college rave,” more “fashion archivist on mushrooms.”
[Suddenly, your old Ed Hardy tee feels seen.]

Co-ords & Comfort

Once considered the lazy man’s outfit, co-ord sets for men are now a sartorial flex. From crisp cottons to elevated velvets, matching sets have become the “I woke up like this” of 2025 style.

Paired with loafers, Birkenstock Bostons, or dare we say bejeweled Crocs, the vibe is casual opulence meets post-gym espresso run. Meanwhile, oversized fashion for men is no longer sloppy, it’s sculptural. With JW Anderson giving us experimental hoodies and Fear of God polishing streetwear into boardroom couture, the message is clear: comfort got a stylist.

Fashion with a Conscience

The modern man shops with a conscience and a cart full of QR-coded sustainability receipts. Think upcycled denim, modular tailoring, and AI-fitted garments that adjust with your body temp. (We love a smart shirt that understands your commitment issues.)
From Pangaia’s science-meets-style fabrics to Wales Bonner’s cultural storytelling, sustainable menswear is officially chic.

Men Who Know Their Threads

Once upon a time, men dressed for weather or work. Today? They dress for identity, aesthetic, and that one niche fashion creator on TikTok named Luca with perfect lighting.
Men now care — about fit, fabric, and that subtle edge between normcore and “did he just walk off a lookbook shoot?” Quiet luxury menswear is the new status symbol. Subtle tailoring, clean palettes, soft-wool everything.

And the emotional arc? Your college roommate who once wore one hoodie all year now owns five different oatmilk sweaters. Growth. Character development. A 10-episode Netflix arc.

The Desi Menswear Takeover

Zoom out, then zoom right back in, because Indian menswear is unapologetically bold in 2025. The streets are giving bandhgalas + bomber jackets, safas styled like bucket hats, and ethnic wear that collides with global streetwear like it was destined.
Luxury labels like Amaare, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, and Shantnu & Nikhil are dropping sherwanis so good they deserve their own RSVP. Meanwhile, new-gen designers like Jaywalking are pioneering genderless tailoring with the confidence of a

Delhi groom on sangeet night.

[And yes, the groom might upstage the bride this year. Let’s not pretend we’re mad.]
And We’re Just Getting Started…

Think menswear has reached its peak? Sweetheart, it’s just warming up. The future isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about men owning their space in fashion with confidence, conviction, and charisma. And here’s the tea: in 2025, the brands that own menswear aren’t just those with killer designs. They’re the ones who own the digital runway, with flawless storytelling, magnetic branding, and social presence that stops thumbs mid-scroll.

That’s where Code to Couture steps in. We don’t just market fashion; we amplify your brand’s voice in the noisy digital world, making sure every stitch, every silhouette, and every story gets the spotlight it deserves. Ready to turn your menswear brand into the main event? Let us handle your digital presence because style is nothing without the audience to appreciate it.