We’re already into the second month of 2026 and the key trade shows and fashion shows of SS2026 has flown by. The trends we are seeing this year are consolidations of past years’ fluctuating dress codes. Many of these trends will be familiar; what’s distinct is the breadth of their presence in suiting for men and women.
The softer shoulder, wider armholes, and looser fit of this Florentine style jacket in OP2612 Casse by The Primary Haus has become a firm direction.
Relaxing the lines
Just a couple of years ago, men’s tailoring appeared to be returning to the slim-fit Dior Homme silhouette of the early noughties. But this year, we are collectively exhaling and moving into an era where you can actually sit down in your trousers without a prayer and a structural miracle.The silhouette of the moment is relaxed tailoring.
High-waist, pleated pants with room for movement and comfort are the direction of suiting today.
Jackets with softer, unconstructed shoulders and wider armholes are spreading across the bespoke suiting world. Down south, the “skinny” trouser has been retired and replaced by straight-leg and wide-cut silhouettes. Pleats are back, providing the kind of comfort that makes you wonder why slim-fit trousers were a good idea.
OP 2556 Peach embraces the colour tone trend along with the return to heritage weaves, with its herringbone wool that has an ultra soft-touch.
Setting the right tone
If your wardrobe is a sea of corporate navy and safe charcoal, it’s time for a cinematic upgrade. This year’s palette feels like it was lifted from a 1970s Italian film set or English tailoring in the early noughties. Deep forest greens, oxblood, and scorched-earth neutrals like tobacco and sand are the go-to colours today.
Tonality creates a sophisticated distinction in style, and can be an easy way to maximise your wardrobe, if you are the type to buy only specific colours.
Adopting a design trend from the interior industry, tonal dressing has taken off in style. Wearing varying shades of the same color from your jacket to your socks may seem simple, but requires some planning when tailoring your suit. To accomplish this sartorial trick, consider suit separates in different tones of grey, green, or if you’re feeling bold, aubergine. Use our Styling Tool to get a preview of what your tonal suit will look like before giving your tailor the go-ahead.
OP2110 Botticelli has a micro-check pattern with a dry touch that really enhances the feel of the cloth.
Fabrics that give the feels
Individual style is a defining quality in today’s suiting and textured fabrics are offering a helping hand to sartorialists in showing off their personal style. Heritage weaves like herringbone, bird’s-eye, and subtle checks add richness and sophistication to a suit, demonstrating an appreciation for suiting tradition. Fabrics with excellent handle and drape naturally to the body are becoming increasingly popular among the body-positive. These include linen-blends and light to medium-weight cottons and linens.
Officine Paladino OP2152 Latte is one of the world’s first crease and water resistant wool fabrics. Our soon-to-be expanded Eco-Evolution fabrics include technical innovations in weaving to provide benefits such as water repelling qualities.
Innovations in fabric development, such as our own Eco-Evolution series of technical performance cloths, offer useful qualities such as water and stain repelling benefits. Our wools offer Improved natural stretch and high breathability, making them ideal for the athleisure-friendly dandy. And when April showers hit, you’ll be glad your suit has plenty of protection from the rain.
Our Eco-Evolution collection will be refreshed in a few weeks’ time, with fresh pinstripes and new houndstooth patterns, as well as improved natural stretch and other qualities. Ideal for the sartorially-inclined sportsperson, they are suited for all-year-round wear whether it’s rain, shine, or snow.
OP1964 Burnt Orange from our new Cotton Edit collection is a brushed cotton that can be made into a suit with more structure, or relaxed like a chore coat.
Dressed down to impress
The blending of personal and professional journeys in our life has settled into a Hamptons-inspired dress code, where casual dressing and Ivy League preppiness collide. The double-breasted or DB jacket, favoured by corporate executives in the late 20th century, has rebranded with a more casual flair, cut shorter and with a softer silhouette, worn unbuttoned rather than in the style of the late Prince Edward. The ‘3✕2’ button format has also given way to ‘2✕2’ or ‘1✕2’ options, which have a young, irascible style.
This double-breasted jacket in OP 2543 Prism, designed for a tuxedo can be worn casual as well. Just roll up the sleeves slightly, don a casual shirt and you’re ready.
Most notably, the suit is “de-formalising”. Ties are mostly an optional accessory rather than a requirement, often replaced by a high-gauge knit polo or a crisp mock-neck. Even black-tie formality has taken a bit of a laidback vibe, with celebrities mixing it up at big gala events.
Shown here in OP2178 Goblin, the suit with shorts pairing is ideal for our increasingly complex summer weather.
Pairing a suit with clean, minimalist sneakers, a chunky loafer, or a hybrid shoe keeps it formal up top, and casual from the calves down. And if you’re feeling bold, the shorts suit is an approved look for spring and summer.
Add pizazz to your look with our Asian-inspired motif pocket squares or neckerchiefs. Shown here is OP911 Ronin featuring a samurai illustration inspired by Japanese wood block printing.
How does one make these trends work? It all starts with the fabric. Super 130s wool, wool-linen blends, medium-weight linen and brushed cottons are all good yarn types to consider. Then explore your colour wheel and see how you can step away from corporate predictability to inject a little jive into your next tailored outfit.
Of course, don’t forget to accessorise your look with one of our silk scarves and pocket squares, hand-produced in Italy with delightful prints inspired by Southeast and East Asian motifs. Get them here.
For more ideas on how to craft your next suit with these trends, try out our Styling Tool or check out our Style Guides to create a suit that you can enjoy in the spring and beyond with the fabric of your choice.
