Suits You

From sensual minimalism at Tom Ford to preppy surrealism at Thom Browne, here's how the suit is getting its swagger back

- By Niraj Kakade

For a hot second, it looked like the suit was going to be the next DVD player. Dead, dusted, and awkward to explain to Gen Z. But 2025's fashion calendar had other plans. At the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter menswear shows in Paris, Milan, London, and New York, the suit didn’t just stage a comeback - it showed up shirtless, sleeveless, leopard-printed, beach-ready, and occasionally embroidered with origami birds. The message was clear: the suit isn’t dying. It’s evolving. And it’s finally having fun again.

So, What Should A Suit Look Like In 2025?

Start with the silhouette. It's less of a corporate clone, more of an expressive avatar. Blazers have gone soft - think dropped shoulders, slouchy structure, and sleeves that don’t end where you expect. Trousers come pleated, baggy, and breezy - less “Wall Street shark” and more “Off-duty poet with a skincare routine.” Shirtless suiting is in. Vests, harnesses, turtlenecks, and the occasional mesh crop top are all fair game underneath. Or nothing at all.

Fabrics have entered their experimental era. Leather is no longer reserved for outerwear - it's full suits now. So is suede. So is denim. Linen is back but it’s slick, sculpted, and clearly moisturised. Colour?

Say goodbye to the boring navy. Say hello to pistachio, oxblood, sand, lilac, and the occasional iridescent finish. Monochrome is clean, but tonal layering is cleaner.

The new suit is a vibe, not a uniform. It's less about dressing to impress and more about dressing to express. With that spirit in mind, here’s a stylish, slightly unhinged breakdown of who did what - and why the modern suit is less about boardroom boredom and more about main character energy.

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