S/S 2026/27

JACKET/SHIRT

DETAILS/CRAFT

**Fashion Forward: The Collar Revolution in Contemporary Menswear**<div><br></div><div>As we witness a seismic shift in contemporary style, the collar emerges as the defining architectural element of modern menswear. This comprehensive trend analysis dissects the evolving landscape of collar construction across outerwear and shirting categories, revealing six pivotal design movements reshaping the fashion narrative.</div><div><br></div><div>Our in-depth examination spans **double-layer innovations**, **reimagined lapel geometries**, **avant-garde collar experimentations**, **bold color-blocking integrations**, **artisanal edge treatments**, and **functional protective details**—each representing a crucial design DNA strand in today's style evolution.</div><div><br></div><div>These findings translate into actionable insights for three dominant lifestyle segments: the **athleisure-meet-sophistication** aesthetic, the **metropolitan commuter's uniform**, and the **new business casual paradigm**. By weaving together macro trend forecasting with micro-level construction details, this analysis positions designers and brands to anticipate and capitalize on the collar's role as both functional necessity and style statement.</div><div><br></div><div>The integration of strategic accessory elements further amplifies these collar innovations, creating a holistic design language that speaks to the modern consumer's demand for versatility, craftsmanship, and sartorial distinction.</div>

OVERVIEW

The double-layer collar design showcases two mainstream trends: one is minimalism, focusing on the purity of lines and the refinement of structure; The second is Kolor's unique retro splicing trend, which reshapes the classic through the collision and fusion of materials and colors, and radiates the modern vitality of double layered collars.

The art of splicing different materials at the collar cleverly blends the flexibility of knitting with the toughness of leather, showcasing ingenuity in every detail. The bold fusion of warm and thick woolen fabric with cold and urban leather achieves a dual contrast between touch and vision, endowing the collar of clothing with unprecedented layers and depth.

Double layered Collars

Mixed Materials

The double layered collar design showcases two mainstream trends: one is minimalism led by Herm è s, Emporio Armani, and CHICERRO brands, emphasizing the purity of lines and refinement of structure, showcasing a low-key yet sophisticated fashion style; The second is Kolor's unique retro splicing trend, which reshapes the classic through the collision and fusion of materials and colors, and radiates the modern vitality of double layered collars.

The design of the suit collar focuses on the dual exploration of deconstruction art and material innovation. In addition, the collarless design conforms to the return of minimalism. Of particular note is the brand TIRES VAN's clever integration of Eastern and Western elements, with its unique Chinese collar design paired with creative lapel design. This not only reshapes the structural language of the suit collar, but also reveals the profound artistic conception of new Chinese aesthetics in the details. The decorative design of the collar edge becomes the finishing touch.

Creative collar design focuses on the clever fusion of unique forms and materials. The lightweight fabric extends into a slender ribbon; Small and three-dimensional rabbit ear design embellishes the collar; Breaking the traditional symmetry rules of collar shapes and adopting abstract geometric clipping; These collar designs are not only a subversion of tradition, but also a manifestation of personalized dressing concepts.

The art of splicing different materials at the collar cleverly blends the flexibility of knitting with the toughness of leather, showcasing ingenuity in every detail. The innovative pairing of classic woven fabrics with knitted fabrics, or the bold fusion of warm and thick woolen fabrics with cold urban leather, achieves a dual contrast between touch and vision, giving the collar of clothing unprecedented layers and depth.

The decorative art on the edge of the collar, on the one hand, uses heavy materials such as nail beads, diamond ornaments, eyelets, and metal rings, and intricately crafts them to create dazzling brilliance. On the other hand, natural and minimalist designs such as string decoration, ribbon decoration, and denim burrs are used, showcasing a casual yet stylish attitude through the clever collision of color and texture.

As a key element in the design of autumn and winter outerwear, protective loops have become an undeniable focus in this season's outerwear items such as windbreakers, jackets, and coats. Of particular note is the innovation in the form of the loop, which replaces traditional styles with avant-garde designs such as triangles and irregular geometries, adding a touch of futuristic and structural beauty to the classic silhouette of the jacket. At the same time, this season emphasizes the use of geometric metal buckles to showcase the diversity and modernity of materials.

In the meticulous exploration of accessory decoration, brooches have become the finishing touch to enhance the level of suits and coats. These small and delicate accessories not only carry subtle expressions of personal style, but also add an artistic charm to the solemn clothing. Of particular note is the gradual resurgence of mini woven label decoration, indicating a resurgence of retro nostalgia for the pursuit of ultimate details. In addition, the use of knitted labels should not be underestimated, as it intervenes in modern fashion design in a gentle and subtle way.