Yes, awards season may be taking over the headlines these days, but let’s not forget about the new fashion season. Before couture and womenswear lead the conversation, menswear is acting as an especially satisfying appetizer, kicking things off with shows in Florence, Milan, and Paris.

Here are the key takeaways from Milan Fashion Week Men’s Autumn/Winter 2025. As Vogue Runway ’s Luke Leitch puts it, there was a willingness to “both appreciate and undermine convention” in Milan this season, as designers explored less conventional styles and injected a sense of freedom into their collections.