New York Fashion Week SS27 Highlights Menswear Moments

New York Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2027 season presented a range of collections that countered the perennial narrative of its decline. The event showed experimental style across both established and emerging labels, offering distinct points of view for menswear enthusiasts.

Thom Browne's Bug's Life

Thom Browne centered his SS27 collection on insects, creating an environment where large cocoon and leaf sculptures made guests feel miniature. The garden-inspired references varied from subtle to dramatic. A plaid trench coat featured an embroidered sunflower, while a ballooning dress included a ladybug-printed skirt. The show embraced a thematic consistency around creepy crawlers.

Rio's Tropical Greenhouse

Rio presented its SS27 collection in a Greenpoint greenhouse, a fitting backdrop for its nature-dominated themes. The runway burst with floral designs featured in nearly every look. Structured blazers were superimposed with vibrant images of fish and frogs. The collection included skin-bearing pieces, such as clear animal print tops that gave a second-skin effect, alongside more covered-up items receiving the same tropical treatment.

Tyler McGillivary's Virtual Botanica

Tyler McGillivary's SS27 collection, titled 'Botanica', approached nature through a technological lens. The setting was an imagined virtual world blending fantasy and technology. Florals appeared on items like belted midi dresses and strappy bras, but through an almost holograph-like lens. This created the effect of a garden locked inside a video game, offering a tech-addled twist on the season's widespread nature obsession.

7 For All Mankind's Nostalgic Edge

The 7 For All Mankind show delivered grungy nostalgia, catering to what the source calls 'indie sleaze lovers'. The collection reintroduced the skinny scarf, a beloved 2000s accessory. Outfits ranged from tight leather pants styled with suede knee-high boots, evoking an early-2000s club night, to a pinstripe vest worn with matching capris and sky-high pumps advocating for an 'office siren' aesthetic. Ray-Ban aviators and blazers worn with mini shorts further cemented the nostalgic energy.

Jane Wade's Gorpcore Riverbed

Jane Wade's collection, titled 'The Riverbed', resulted from her time in the CFDA x Google Fashion Fellowship. Described as "a return to grounded earth after a long trail run," the theme framed an afternoon at the riverbed as "a meditation on amphibious femininity." The designs were technical and environmental, featuring cargo bottoms, muted earth tones, and chain pieces that sparkled like minerals. The outdoorswoman energy was amplified by Keen water shoes designed by Wade for wet terrain. Accessories included practical items like dry bags carrying body-care kits and Hydrojug water bottles.