Every menswear season asks the same question: what do men actually want to wear? For autumn/winter 2026, the answer is clothes with history, tailoring with ease, and layers built to be lived in. Designers are moving away from stiffness and spectacle and towards pieces that feel personal, considered and made to last.
As the season settles into wardrobes, here are the collections worth coveting, from global houses to the Indian labels shaping how the modern man dresses.
U.S. Polo Assn. Men’s AW ‘26 collection
The U.S. Polo Assn. Men’s AW ‘26 collection marks the fifth season of its celebrated collaboration with HH Padmanabh Singh (Pacho), the brand’s Global Brand Ambassador, setting the tone with an autumnal palette, alongside transitional and winter-ready knitwear and layering. Varsity influences return through contemporary interpretations of classic American codes, while indigo emerges as a defining seasonal story across polo shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and denim.
House of Errors KNITTED SKI TEAM ZIP HOODIE AND SKI JEANS Part of the brand’s new Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, this playful ski-inspired duo features a soft, fluffy zip-up hoodie and relaxed-fit heavy cotton denim jeans. Detailed with embroidered and screen-printed skiers, the pieces bring a whimsical alpine aesthetic to contemporary winter dressing. Finished with a two-way zip, functional pockets and distinctive detailing, the collection blends comfort, craftsmanship and statement style.
XYXX Half-Zip Knit Sweater - Pitch Black
Adding a refined touch to winter dressing, XYXX’s Half-Zip Knit Sweater is an effortless wardrobe essential that balances comfort with understated style. Crafted from a soft acrylic-cotton blend, it features a sleek stand collar, half-zip closure and raglan sleeves, making it a versatile pick for layering through the season.
Wine Corduroy Shirt & Beige Pleated Linen Trousers – Thomas Scott
Elevate everyday dressing with this refined pairing from Thomas Scott, featuring a wine-hued slim-fit corduroy shirt crafted with a classic spread collar and long sleeves. Complementing it are beige pleated linen trousers in a comfortable regular fit, offering breathability and effortless sophistication. Together, the pieces strike the perfect balance between relaxed elegance and contemporary smart-casual style.
Kartik Research Fall/Winter 2026 – ‘Raag’ Collection
Kartik Research returned to Paris Fashion Week with ‘Raag’, a Fall/Winter 2026 collection inspired by 1970s Indian archival textiles and artisanal craftsmanship. Blending heritage techniques with contemporary menswear silhouettes, the collection features intricate hand embroidery, kantha detailing, indigo-dyed patchwork and richly textured fabrics. A celebration of Indian craftsmanship on the global stage, it highlights the enduring relevance of traditional artistry in modern fashion.
A well-coordinated set pairing a heavy flannel jacket with straight-fit stitched denim. The jacket has taffeta binding, a metal zipper, slant pockets and elastic sleeve hems, while the contrast stitching adds character to the dark denim. Warm, balanced and stylish, wear it together or as separates.
Rare Rabbit Button-Front V-Neck Sweater
Part of Rare Rabbit’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, this versatile acrylic-blend cardigan features a classic V-neckline, full button-front closure and a clean, regular-fit silhouette. Finished with a flat-knit body and ribbed cuffs and hem, it makes for an effortless layering essential. Style it over tees or shirts for a relaxed yet refined cold-weather look.
Five Trends Running Through the Season
- 70s tailoring returns. Softer shoulders, wider lapels and relaxed trousers replace rigid suits.
- Preppy, reworked. Blazers over knits and denim, rugby shirts and cable sweaters, styled in a more lived-in way.
- Designed for real life. Suits met puffers, technical fabrics hid inside classic coats, and layers moved easily between work and weekend.
- Proportion play. Longer sleeves, fuller trousers and cropped jackets did the work that loud prints used to do. Brown tones appeared across many of the strongest looks.
The throughline this winter is restraint with personality. The most coveted collections do not shout. They offer coats that feel inherited, tailoring that moves, and details that reward a second look, and they ask men to dress with intent.
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