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.
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