Fall/Winter ’26 Elevated Layers (Knitwear & Loafers Take the Lead)1 min read

CNN style experts forecast knits, gilets, overshirts dominating 2026 menswear, with loafers/derbies trumping sneakers, while LFW (London Fashion Week) streets amplify via long coats and dressier shoes.

• Texture focus: Hiking boots, fleeces, and earth tones for “having-a-life” polish.
• Bond Street/LFW: Refined tailoring + accessories and paraboots/dress shoes are rising up.
• Stitch Fix: Effortless spring via elevated everyday, camouflage polos to velvet evenings.

Editor’s Take

These trends are taken from Gent Within’s playbook. Versatile layers are always smart and a sneakers to loafers swap adds sophistication without effort.

Get Inspired

Start with a gilet (J.Crew Walker Vest is a classic) under overshirt; add loafers and woolen socks for an added style boost.

Or you can try swapping your trusty sneakers to derbies for dinners that build a timeless SS26 base.