The hottest discourse among menswear fans for the past few years has largely focused around one topic: how baggy should your trousers be? Too skinny and you become a relic stuck in the days of indie sleaze. Too baggy and you risk looking like a Gen Z fashion victim. The most stylish thing to do is ignore the noise and swerve into a classic straight leg that still leaves some room for movement.

“There’s something that feels sexier and fresher about a straighter-leg cut right now,” says Kit Swann, MR PORTER’s Fashion Editor. “Loose straight-leg trousers are what I would lean towards as I want to feel comfortable.”

For some of the best examples, look to The Row’s jeans and Mr P.’s moleskin trousers.

Every man should have a smart-looking leather jacket in his wardrobe. Bringing some tension into a look, it strikes the right balance between smart and sexy, well-groomed but also a little rebellious.

The best ones this season have a subtle sheen. Yves Salomon makes a high-necked, Matrix-worthy jacket, while Mr P. does a comfortably cosy shearling in nappa, a high-quality leather named for the uniquely soft hand feel achieved by a tanning process developed over a century ago in Napa, California.

Over in the watch world, tastes are shifting away from the hefty wrist weights of yesteryear to smaller, more delicate timepieces. See Timothée Chalamet’s proclivity for small Cartier Tanks and Jonathan Bailey recently rocking a ladies’ Omega on the Wicked press tour. Even Auralee designer Ryota Iwai favours a small Ballon Bleu de Cartier. A small watch is understated, it’s chic, and, best of all, it still tells the time, even if you have to squint a little.

In the olden days, British men used to talk about “no brown in town” in reference to wearing non-black shoes in the city. Simpler times. Since then, brown has become one of the most beloved shades in menswear – and not just on the feet.

“Brown is perfect for day and night outfits,” Swann says. “And a brown overlayer such as a blazer paired with simple black top and formal trousers can be very chic.” He points to TOM FORD’s double-breasted brown suits and silk shirts for the suavest examples. It’s incredibly easy to wear, looks flattering and can be combined for tonal effect.

Just because menswear is in a quiet mood, that doesn’t mean it’s boring or conservative. A lot of the best menswear around right now is deliciously light and airy. It speaks to a carefree mood that’s hanging over menswear – in contrast, perhaps, to the very un-carefree mood that’s permeating reality – and is hippie-ish, but still elegant.

Flip-flops were one of the big trends of 2025, but the bohemian shift is mercifully much broader than that (and will look great with loafers, so no need to inflict your toes on anybody). To get in on it, invest in a suitably billowy coat, incorporate some florals with a tastefully printed shirt – great for parties – or even try embroidered trousers.

Swann recommends heading straight to Dries Van Noten. “The silk floral shirts tend to be a little floaty, which is best paired with simple straight-leg trousers,” he says.