The last time tailoring was big was circa 2010, when The Sartorialist was still given front row seats at Fashion Week, which also meant it came with all the classic rules of men’s suiting. The shoulders must fit, the last button on the jacket should be undone, yada yada... yawn . From loungey and mismatched to streamlined and belted over, the look returns with no restrictions. None of that street style peacock association, just the idea that jacket + pants = foolproof smart.


The last time tailoring was big was circa 2010, when The Sartorialist was still given front row seats at Fashion Week, which also meant it came with all the classic rules of men’s suiting. The shoulders must fit, the last button on the jacket should be undone, yada yada... yawn . From loungey and mismatched to streamlined and belted over, the look returns with no restrictions. None of that street style peacock association, just the idea that jacket + pants = foolproof smart.

Dries van Noten goes relaxed with a double-breasted suit.

Michael Kors Collection updates a ’40s-style suit with culottes.

Arthur Arbesser matches shirt print with suit print.

Miu Miu adds a womanly touch by belting over a fitted suit.

Jil Sander pairs a boxy jacket with matching bermudas.


Tory Burch takes the Wasp route.

Delpozo twists proportions with a cropped cut and oversized sleeves.

Haider Ackermann introduces the pleated suit (read: no ironing needed).

Nina Ricci channels Prince in a purple velvet rendition.

Alexander McQueen completes a punk-inspired suit with a kilt.

Gucci puts a ’70s spin on the Canadian tuxedo.

Lanvin’s is done like a lounge robe.

Marc Jacobs goes mismatched with a Blitz Kid spin.
Photography Zaphs Zhang / Art Direction Kim Wong / Catwalk Photos Showbit.com.