Metallics are poised to add a futuristic edge to Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collections and with enough promise.
The recently concluded international showcases have cemented the foreseeable success of this trend via striking, futuristic designs featuring sleek finishes, bold colours and innovative textures such as crinkled fabrics and leather.
Designers are experimenting with structured tailoring and playful silhouettes, ensuring that metallic pieces add a dramatic flair to both casual and sophisticated outfits.
Dries Van Noten is leading the way with sleek metallic suits and a standout purple coat, blending traditional tailoring with modern materials like snakeskin-printed leather, sheer recycled polyester and metallic crinkled polyamide. This combination results in light yet structured pieces that redefine classic menswear.
Rick Owens made a bold statement with his ‘White Satin Army of Love’, presenting 200 models in 10 distinct looks. His collection included distressed metallic jackets paired with tight-fitting hoods, creating a dramatic and edgy aesthetic. Meanwhile, Maison Mihara Yasuhiro paid homage to the 1990s with a loose-fit metallic bomber jacket, offering a contemporary twist on retro-futurism.
The Metallica trend promises to make a lasting impression, combining cutting-edge fashion with a touch of avant-garde elegance.