You have probably done it without even thinking about it – grabbed a boyfriend’s oversized blazer on the way out the door, or quietly claimed a crewneck that was never returned. Raiding the other side of the wardrobe is practically second nature at this point, and every season the menswear runways give us fresh reasons to keep doing it. The Spring/Summer 2027 shows just wrapped, and we have already started mentally cataloguing the pieces we plan to make our own. The best part? This time the inspiration ranges from maximalist accessories to rebellious 1990s silhouettes, so there is genuinely something for every kind of style thief.
Why the boys’ runway is our favourite shopping list
Season after season, menswear collections quietly shape how we dress. The Spring/Summer 2027 presentations made this cross-pollination more obvious than ever, delivering standout pieces and styling tricks that feel instantly translatable to our wardrobes. We are not talking about subtle nods here – we are talking about entire accessory categories reimagined, hemlines pushed to their limits, and decades-old silhouettes resurrected with purpose.
Consider brooches. They have been dominating trend reports for several seasons now, firmly established as one of fashion’s most beloved accessories. But Dolce&Gabbana elevated the concept on the Milan runway to a degree nobody expected. The designer duo covered entire garments – jackets, trousers, even bags – with vintage-inspired brooches. The effect was so striking that the base outfit underneath became almost irrelevant. If you have been pinning a single brooch to a lapel and calling it a day, this collection is a gentle nudge to think bigger. A trip to the nearest flea market and an armful of finds is all it takes to lean fully into this maximalist moment.
And what about micro shorts? They originally migrated from women’s wardrobes into menswear, so technically we have always had ownership. Collections from Pronounce, Saul Nash, and Dolce&Gabbana reminded us that we have no intention of abandoning them this summer. The real takeaway from the men’s runways, though, is not the shorts themselves but how they were styled – paired with blazers, shirts, ties, and crocheted polo shirts. It is a polished-meets-playful formula that feels fresh for anyone willing to try it.
The accessories we did not know we needed
Prada delivered two accessory ideas for Spring/Summer 2027 that stopped us mid-scroll. The first was a small bag casually hanging from a belt, an effortless hands-free solution that felt completely modern. The second was even more unexpected: sunglasses featuring two different lenses. The frames look as though they have been assembled from two completely different pairs, creating a statement piece that is practically guaranteed to prevent any outfit from feeling boring. They are quirky, they are bold, and we want them immediately.
Then there are ties, which we stopped thinking of as exclusively menswear accessories a long time ago. Their universal appeal has only grown stronger through the many seasons they have spent at the forefront of fashion trends. We have worn them tied around the waist, incorporated directly into garments, and draped over handbags. But Thom Browne introduced yet another styling idea on the Milan runway that felt genuinely new. The American designer paired ties with cropped knitted sweater vests, letting the tie subtly peek out from underneath. The result fed directly into the layered aesthetic for which he is so well known, and it is an easy trick to replicate at home with pieces you likely already own.
The 1990s silhouette making a quiet comeback
For years, oversized leather jackets have dominated the outerwear conversation. Prada, however, decided to turn back the clock for Spring/Summer 2027 and revisit the fitted styles worn by Kate Moss and Winona Ryder during the grunge and heroin chic era of the 1990s. These jackets are cut close to the body and cropped high enough to reveal the midriff. Paired with slim trousers, they serve as a perfect reminder of the rebellious fashion that defined the end of the last millennium.
Will these fitted leather jackets stage a full-scale comeback? That remains to be seen. What we do know is that their reappearance on one of fashion’s most influential runways makes it significantly easier to justify pulling forgotten styles out from the back of our wardrobes, where they have been gathering dust for years. If you still own one from the first time around, congratulations – you are officially ahead of the curve.
What to take away from all of this
The Spring/Summer 2027 menswear shows confirmed something we already suspected: the line between his closet and ours barely exists anymore. This season gives us permission to pile on the brooches, rethink how we style micro shorts, experiment with mismatched sunglasses, layer ties under cropped knits, and dig out those slim-fit leather jackets we never quite managed to part with. None of it requires a complete wardrobe overhaul – just a willingness to look at familiar pieces through a slightly different lens. Sometimes two different lenses, if Prada has anything to say about it.
