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Men's Forecast SS28 Trend Report

Trend DNA is Slayteq's Spring/Summer 2028 trend report for menswear. Across 79 pages it maps 3 chapters and 18 trend directions, each built out as a mood world, a design edit of AI-generated garments, a Trend DNA breakdown of colour, materials and design strategies, and a prompt pack you can use directly in the Slayteq studio.

One red thread, three ways to pull it.

  • 01Three S/S 28 narratives — Human Touch, Design Dependables and Unfiltered — continue their A/W 27/28 names, creating a red thread showing how trend directions evolve over a year rather than a single season.
  • 02Design Dependables builds on trust: nature-marked surfaces, softened utility and quietly upgraded classics engineered for longevity and investment.
  • 03Human Touch answers tech acceleration with tactility: crafted detail, softened structure and nostalgic warmth that recalibrate masculinity.
  • 04Unfiltered turns rule-breaking individuality into commercial newness: clashing elements, subcultural references and surreal, luxurious accents.

72 designs · 18 colour stories with Pantone TCX references · 18 prompt packs · free to read, no account needed.

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3 chapters, 18 trend directions

Chapter 01 Grounded Classics — Spring/Summer 2028 menswear chapter opener

Chapter 01 · page 4

Grounded Classics

TRUST, LONGEVITY AND EASE · EVOLVED FROM WGSN’S DESIGN DEPENDABLES

Directions: Rewilding · Clever Contradictions · Techno Hippie · Soft Utility · Brutalist Luxe

Rewilding — Grounded Classics, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 01 · Grounded Classics · GROUNDED CLASSICS · S/S 28

Rewilding

Wardrobe staples take on vegetal shades and a patina from rustic nature.

GARMENT DYE / BOTANICAL LASER-CUT / ABSTRACT CAMO / LONG-LINE LAYERS

Colour story: Light Lime (051-81-30 · 13-0645 TCX), Oyster Mushroom (023-66-08 · 16-1412 TCX), Grounded Green (054-31-13 · 19-0323 TCX), Gold (041-65-28 · 15-0743 TCX), Radiant Earth (017-42-31 · 18-1454 TCX)

Designs: GARMENT-DYED DUNE COAT, BOTANICAL LASER OVERSHIRT, ABSTRACT CAMO CO-ORD, LICHEN EMBELLISHED SLEEVE

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, shirts, trousers & shorts, outerwear, plus-size, transseasonalOnes To Watch: Klattermusen · Little Bedroom · ’bout · Peter SimmondsKey Codes: GARMENT DYE · BOTANICAL LASER-CUT · ABSTRACT CAMO · LONG-LINE LAYERS

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Moss and lichen effects; True nature prints; Botanical-inspired laser-cutting; Abstract camo; High contrast trims.

  • Design strategy 1: Use garment dyeing and fabric finishes that create a lived-in look, plus perforated or laser-cut elements with a botanical feel
  • Design strategy 2: Develop embellishments that suggest lichen or moss, bleach-effect leaf prints, abstract camouflage and muddy tie-dye patterns
  • Design strategy 3: Create dramatic summer layered looks with light, long-line coats over shorts
  • Design strategy 4: Pair technical polish with weathered, close-to-nature surfaces for outdoor-led summer newness

Staples gain the beauty and rawness of nature — technical polish paired with weathered effects, as our symbiotic relationship with nature grows alongside a heightened awareness of biodiversity.

  • GARMENT-DYED DUNE COAT — LONG-LINE · GARMENT-DYED COTTON · GROUNDED GREEN · PANTONE 19-0323 TCX
  • BOTANICAL LASER OVERSHIRT — PERFORATED TWILL · RADIANT EARTH · PANTONE 18-1454 TCX
  • ABSTRACT CAMO CO-ORD — TIE-DYED RIPSTOP · LIGHT LIME · PANTONE 13-0645 TCX
  • LICHEN EMBELLISHED SLEEVE — WEATHERED CANVAS · GOLD · PANTONE 15-0743 TCX

Mood world · p.5Design edit · p.6Trend DNA · p.7Prompt pack · p.8

Clever Contradictions — Grounded Classics, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 02 · Grounded Classics · GROUNDED CLASSICS · S/S 28

Clever Contradictions

Familiar classics refreshed through subtle yet impactful updates.

REWORKED CLASSICS / SARTORIAL TWISTS / CITY TO BEACH / QUIET PRECISION

Colour story: Pristine Blue (108-86-10 · 13-4200 TCX), Bright White (138-95-00 · 11-0601 TCX), Banana Milkshake (043-88-19 · 12-0721 TCX), Circular Grey (000-64-00 · 17-5104 TCX), Classic Navy (118-26-19 · 19-4029 TCX)

Designs: UNSTRUCTURED CITY BLAZER, KNITTED POLO & PLEAT TROUSER, CAPSULE CHECK OVERSHIRT, SARTORIAL PLACKET DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, knitwear, shirts, smart separates, outerwear, lounge, transseasonalOnes To Watch: Bagasao Studios · Nonnative · About Blank · We Are Not Friends · RonningKey Codes: REWORKED CLASSICS · SARTORIAL TWISTS · CITY TO BEACH · QUIET PRECISION

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Sartorial details on casual items; Subtly subverted design; Reworked classics; Outdoors-inspired technical trims; Quiet precision.

  • Design strategy 1: Build smart-casual capsules with subtle sartorial twists for work-to-weekend versatility
  • Design strategy 2: Focus on refined construction and nuanced details to add interest to familiar forms and palettes
  • Design strategy 3: Develop capsule pieces that style together for city-to-beach looks or structured workwear
  • Design strategy 4: Pick summery stripes and British heritage checks that strike a smart but not stifled note — uniforms that feel personalised

Looks engineered for multiple end uses — balancing the need to show up professionally with the desire for individuality, through refined construction and nuanced details on familiar forms.

  • UNSTRUCTURED CITY BLAZER — WASHED WOOL-COTTON · CLASSIC NAVY · PANTONE 19-4029 TCX
  • KNITTED POLO & PLEAT TROUSER — FINE-GAUGE COTTON · BANANA MILKSHAKE · PANTONE 12-0721 TCX
  • CAPSULE CHECK OVERSHIRT — HERITAGE CHECK POPLIN · CIRCULAR GREY · PANTONE 17-5104 TCX
  • SARTORIAL PLACKET DETAIL — PICK-STITCHED OXFORD · PRISTINE BLUE · PANTONE 13-4200 TCX

Mood world · p.9Design edit · p.10Trend DNA · p.11Prompt pack · p.12

Techno Hippie — Grounded Classics, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 03 · Grounded Classics · GROUNDED CLASSICS · S/S 28

Techno Hippie

Zoomorphic design makes functional outdoor pieces festival-ready.

ZOOMORPHIC PRINT / PSYCHEDELIC CAMO / FESTIVAL SETS / UTILITY POCKETS

Colour story: Flourish Pink (012-65-24 · 15-1435 TCX), Black (153-19-00 · 19-4203 TCX), Wisteria Mist (131-67-22 · 15-3817 TCX), Honey Mustard (033-74-41 · 14-1064 TCX), Light Lime (051-81-30 · 13-0645 TCX)

Designs: PSYCHEDELIC CAMO ANORAK, MOTH-WING MATCHING SET, REPTILE-SCALE FESTIVAL CO-ORD, BELLOWS POCKET DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, trousers & shorts, outerwear, matching sets, festival collectionsOnes To Watch: Geek Out Store · Bal Original x BIKE · Constaninou · Nike ACG x CPFM · OlfKey Codes: ZOOMORPHIC PRINT · PSYCHEDELIC CAMO · FESTIVAL SETS · UTILITY POCKETS

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Psychedelic real-tree camo; Reframing nature prints; Abstract biological prints; Zoomorphic motifs; Utility trims and pockets.

  • Design strategy 1: Be bold with vibrant printed pieces, contrast colour trims, statement pockets and playful details for festival-wear
  • Design strategy 2: Let moths and reptiles inspire zoomorphic patterns and psychedelic camo
  • Design strategy 3: Create matching sets that pop on social media and are easy to spot in a crowd
  • Design strategy 4: Hooded pieces with face coverage, multiple bagged-out pockets and drawcords make pieces highly adjustable

Our need to feel at one with nature gets an impactful update — moths and reptiles inspire patterns as creatures once considered pests are reappraised; extrovert matching sets pop on social media.

  • PSYCHEDELIC CAMO ANORAK — COATED RIPSTOP · FLOURISH PINK · PANTONE 15-1435 TCX
  • MOTH-WING MATCHING SET — PRINTED NYLON · WISTERIA MIST · PANTONE 15-3817 TCX
  • REPTILE-SCALE FESTIVAL CO-ORD — TECH JERSEY · LIGHT LIME · PANTONE 13-0645 TCX
  • BELLOWS POCKET DETAIL — CONTRAST-BOUND CANVAS · HONEY MUSTARD · PANTONE 14-1064 TCX

Mood world · p.13Design edit · p.14Trend DNA · p.15Prompt pack · p.16

Soft Utility — Grounded Classics, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 04 · Grounded Classics · GROUNDED CLASSICS · S/S 28

Soft Utility

Elevated but practical styles with neutral shades and durable textures.

RE-WORKWEAR / REINFORCED STITCHING / TONAL NEUTRALS / RESALE APPEAL

Colour story: Banana Milkshake (043-88-19 · 12-0721 TCX), Serene Green (076-86-07 · 12-5410 TCX), Classic Beige (034-75-11 · 15-1217 TCX), Nurturing Pink (014-82-07 · 13-1504 TCX), Pickle Green (060-56-13 · 17-0220 TCX)

Designs: HEAVYWEIGHT CHORE JACKET, GARMENT-WASHED OVERSHIRT, TONAL WORKWEAR CO-ORD, REINFORCED STITCH DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, knitwear, shirts, denim, casual trousers & shorts, outerwearOnes To Watch: Wallace & Barnes · Levi’s · Summit · Graphpaper · Sacai x CarharttKey Codes: RE-WORKWEAR · REINFORCED STITCHING · TONAL NEUTRALS · RESALE APPEAL

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Workwear details; Vintage-feel trims; Uniform-inspired fabrics; Textured plains; Metal hardware and reinforced stitching.

  • Design strategy 1: Utilise reinforced stitching, fabrics with reassuring heft and premium trims that are up to the job
  • Design strategy 2: Build a neutral palette with accents of soft-utility pastels, evolving Re-Workwear to something more intentional
  • Design strategy 3: Create new benchmark pieces to invest in, attracting shoppers left behind by luxury price hikes
  • Design strategy 4: Optimise the newness that comes from reduction — let design details and the tonal palette speak

As consumers seek longevity and resale value, quality becomes the benchmark — no-nonsense practical clothing that coordinates into useful outfit combinations, enhanced and intentional in its simplicity.

  • HEAVYWEIGHT CHORE JACKET — TRIPLE-STITCHED DUCK CANVAS · CLASSIC BEIGE · PANTONE 15-1217 TCX
  • GARMENT-WASHED OVERSHIRT — BRUSHED COTTON TWILL · NURTURING PINK · PANTONE 13-1504 TCX
  • TONAL WORKWEAR CO-ORD — TEXTURED DRILL · SERENE GREEN · PANTONE 12-5410 TCX
  • REINFORCED STITCH DETAIL — HERRINGBONE TWILL TAPE · CLASSIC BEIGE · PANTONE 15-1217 TCX

Mood world · p.17Design edit · p.18Trend DNA · p.19Prompt pack · p.20

Brutalist Luxe — Grounded Classics, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 05 · Grounded Classics · GROUNDED CLASSICS · S/S 28

Brutalist Luxe

Muted, elegant tailoring drawing on the quiet confidence of Brutalism.

80s VOLUME / BAND COLLARS / WOOL-SILK & LINEN / POLISHED EASE

Colour story: Creamy White (039-90-05 · 11-0107 TCX), Robust Grey (030-37-02 · 18-0403 TCX), Steel Blue (115-52-06 · 17-4018 TCX), Ground Coffee (024-21-05 · 19-1109 TCX), Carbon Grey (137-35-01 · 19-3917 TCX)

Designs: VOLUME DOUBLE-BREASTED SUIT, BAND COLLAR SHIRT, DRAPED SUEDE & LINEN SUIT, PLEAT & LAPEL DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, knitwear, shirts, tailoring, occasionwear, outerwearOnes To Watch: Armani · Todd Snyder · Versace · Soshi Otsuki · Shinzo · GraphpaperKey Codes: 80s VOLUME · BAND COLLARS · WOOL-SILK & LINEN · POLISHED EASE

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Band collar styling; Salt-and-pepper effects; Pleat details for volume; Graphic knits, minimal trims; Quietly substantial trims.

  • Design strategy 1: Use shapes that promote volume and accentuate shoulders and waist — higher-cut trousers, jackets with substantial pads
  • Design strategy 2: Counter imposing lines with softened materials: wool and silk mixes, linen and light airy fabrics
  • Design strategy 3: Offer band collar shirts and Italianate long-point collars referencing the Armani legacy
  • Design strategy 4: Suede and leather jackets make perfect transseasonal additions — design retro styles with resale longevity

The legacy of Giorgio Armani looms large over summer tailoring — structured aesthetics with polished ease, imposing 80s and 90s silhouettes countered by softened, airy materials.

  • VOLUME DOUBLE-BREASTED SUIT — WOOL-SILK · CREAMY WHITE · PANTONE 11-0107 TCX
  • BAND COLLAR SHIRT — AIRY LINEN · STEEL BLUE · PANTONE 17-4018 TCX
  • DRAPED SUEDE & LINEN SUIT — SUEDE · LINEN · GROUND COFFEE · PANTONE 19-1109 TCX
  • PLEAT & LAPEL DETAIL — PAD-STITCHED WOOL-SILK · ROBUST GREY · PANTONE 18-0403 TCX

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Chapter 02 Crafted Nostalgia — Spring/Summer 2028 menswear chapter opener

Chapter 02 · page 25

Crafted Nostalgia

TACTILITY, SENSUALITY AND LIVED-IN CHARACTER · EVOLVED FROM WGSN’S HUMAN TOUCH

Directions: Summer House · Future Past · Retro Reset · Romantic Ease · Gentle Futurism

Summer House — Crafted Nostalgia, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 01 · Crafted Nostalgia · CRAFTED NOSTALGIA · S/S 28

Summer House

Earthy workwear meets pretty garden-inspired patterns.

CHORE JACKET / GARDEN UTILITY / GINGHAM / CUTWORK LACE

Colour story: Creamy White (039-90-05 · 11-0107 TCX), Tangerine Cream (028-75-26 · 15-1145 TCX), Pickle Green (060-56-13 · 17-0220 TCX), Candy Floss (150-81-16 · 14-2710 TCX), Dried Chilli (006-32-26 · 19-1840 TCX)

Designs: TANGERINE CHORE JACKET, CUTWORK LACE RESORT SHIRT, GARDEN UTILITY CO-ORD, CUTWORK POCKET DETAIL

Relevant For: Shirts, trousers & shorts, tailoring, outerwear, resort, matching sets, loungeOnes To Watch: Kapital · KITH · Pickle Projects · Til · Baema T BoaKey Codes: CHORE JACKET · GARDEN UTILITY · GINGHAM · CUTWORK LACE

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Tablecloth ginghams; Cutwork lace; Lo-fi and retro details; Textured knits; Colourful denim.

  • Design strategy 1: Utilise staples like the chore jacket in fresh colours; a gardener’s overhead shirt with embroidery or stripes to pair with pull-on shorts
  • Design strategy 2: Create a grounded take on the pretty, homely patterns that will be key
  • Design strategy 3: For smarter looks, relaxed shapes that promote elegant but comfortable sophistication
  • Design strategy 4: Blend rural influences with garden-utility features and soft colour

Slower escapes and cooler summer destinations blend rural influences with homely simplicity — a grounded, commercial take on redefined masculinity.

  • TANGERINE CHORE JACKET — GARDEN-WASHED COTTON · TANGERINE CREAM · PANTONE 15-1145 TCX
  • CUTWORK LACE RESORT SHIRT — EMBROIDERED COTTON · CREAMY WHITE · PANTONE 11-0107 TCX
  • GARDEN UTILITY CO-ORD — EMBROIDERED CHAMBRAY · PICKLE GREEN · PANTONE 17-0220 TCX
  • CUTWORK POCKET DETAIL — GINGHAM-BOUND CANVAS · DRIED CHILLI · PANTONE 19-1840 TCX

Mood world · p.26Design edit · p.27Trend DNA · p.28Prompt pack · p.29

Future Past — Crafted Nostalgia, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 02 · Crafted Nostalgia · CRAFTED NOSTALGIA · S/S 28

Future Past

Ancient craft cues shape comfort and ease for the modern world.

BAST FIBRES / FOLDS & PLEATS / SCULPTURAL SURFACES / ANCIENT-MODERN

Colour story: Gold (041-65-28 · 15-0743 TCX), Deep Lagoon (118-27-23 · 19-4029 TCX), Dark Burgundy (004-23-16 · 19-1522 TCX), Brown Bark (024-30-13 · 19-1224 TCX), Baked Terracotta (013-47-22 · 18-1536 TCX)

Designs: PLEATED LINEN TUNIC, PANELLED BAST JACKET, ANCIENT-MODERN LAYERED WRAP, SAND-CAST PLEAT DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, shirts, knitwear, trousers & shorts, outerwear, lounge, transseasonalOnes To Watch: Tondolo · 18East · Seeing Red · Nazzal Studio · A.A. SpectrumKey Codes: BAST FIBRES · FOLDS & PLEATS · SCULPTURAL SURFACES · ANCIENT-MODERN

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Laser-cut perforations; Layered sheers; Allusions to ancient forms; Rustic and modern mix; Panelling.

  • Design strategy 1: Put linen and other bast fibres at the centre, sourcing fabrics with sand-cast and sculptural surfaces
  • Design strategy 2: Use folds, pleats, tucks and rustic materials to evoke the past; contrast with modern trims and panelled volume
  • Design strategy 3: Work an earthy, warm, saturated palette of warm neutrals, resilient darks and trustworthy mid-tones
  • Design strategy 4: Engage with cultural references authentically, working respectfully with the people they reference

Old wisdom informs improved solutions — echoes of ancient global cultures, sand-cast and sculptural surfaces, balanced with modern trims and futuristic panelled shapes.

  • PLEATED LINEN TUNIC — SAND-CAST BAST FIBRE · GOLD · PANTONE 15-0743 TCX
  • PANELLED BAST JACKET — SCULPTURAL LINEN · DARK BURGUNDY · PANTONE 19-1522 TCX
  • ANCIENT-MODERN LAYERED WRAP — RUSTIC LINEN MIX · BAKED TERRACOTTA · PANTONE 18-1536 TCX
  • SAND-CAST PLEAT DETAIL — HAND-PLEATED LINEN · BROWN BARK · PANTONE 19-1224 TCX

Mood world · p.30Design edit · p.31Trend DNA · p.32Prompt pack · p.33

Retro Reset — Crafted Nostalgia, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 03 · Crafted Nostalgia · CRAFTED NOSTALGIA · S/S 28

Retro Reset

Vintage sportswear brings a summer edge to comfortable nostalgia.

TRACK SUITS / TIPPING / VINTAGE FOULARDS / SHIRT & TIE

Colour story: Clay (014-60-13 · 16-1516 TCX), Pristine Blue (108-86-10 · 13-4200 TCX), Banana Milkshake (043-88-19 · 12-0721 TCX), Ginger Biscuit (022-40-26 · 18-1250 TCX), Grounded Green (054-31-13 · 19-0323 TCX)

Designs: CLAY TRACK SUIT, GEOMETRIC FOULARD SHIRT, SPORTIF POLO & TRACK JACKET, TIPPED COLLAR DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, knitwear, shirts, tailoring, matching sets, lounge, outerwearOnes To Watch: Walk In Paris · Marni · adidas x Song For The Mute · Angel BoyKey Codes: TRACK SUITS · TIPPING · VINTAGE FOULARDS · SHIRT & TIE

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Vintage-inspired graphics; Retro sportif; Simple summer stripes; Fancy knits; Tricot and piqué.

  • Design strategy 1: Channel sportif styles: develop track suits, stripe details and tipping on collection essentials
  • Design strategy 2: Give shirts and polos a focal point with stylised geometrics, vintage foulards and dobbies
  • Design strategy 3: Play with volume and proportion for directional markets to boost retro relevance
  • Design strategy 4: Lean into sartorial styling enabling the Gen Z shirt-and-tie comeback

The urge to look back for reassurance and escapism — track suits, tipping and stylised geometrics turn retro sportswear into premium-feeling smart-casual essentials.

  • CLAY TRACK SUIT — TIPPED TRICOT · CLAY · PANTONE 16-1516 TCX
  • GEOMETRIC FOULARD SHIRT — VINTAGE VISCOSE · GINGER BISCUIT · PANTONE 18-1250 TCX
  • SPORTIF POLO & TRACK JACKET — PIQUÉ · TRICOT · GROUNDED GREEN · PANTONE 19-0323 TCX
  • TIPPED COLLAR DETAIL — RIBBED KNIT · PRISTINE BLUE · PANTONE 13-4200 TCX

Mood world · p.34Design edit · p.35Trend DNA · p.36Prompt pack · p.37

Romantic Ease — Crafted Nostalgia, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 04 · Crafted Nostalgia · CRAFTED NOSTALGIA · S/S 28

Romantic Ease

Crafted softness and bold personality for occasion-driven outfits.

SOFT MASCULINITY / LACE & RUCHING / RICH EMBROIDERY / MODULAR TRIMS

Colour story: Nurturing Pink (014-82-07 · 13-1504 TCX), Bright White (138-95-00 · 11-0601 TCX), Pristine Blue (108-86-10 · 13-4200 TCX), Oyster Mushroom (023-66-08 · 16-1412 TCX), Vapour Grey (123-76-02 · 14-4106 TCX)

Designs: EMBROIDERED BLUSH SHIRT, RUCHED-SLEEVE SHIRT, LACE-PANEL KNIT, MODULAR PEARL COLLAR DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, knitwear, shirts, tailoring, occasionwear, lounge, matching setsOnes To Watch: Matias Carbone · A Kind Of Guise · David Catalan · Casa Obi · Tanner FletcherKey Codes: SOFT MASCULINITY · LACE & RUCHING · RICH EMBROIDERY · MODULAR TRIMS

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Delicate motifs; Focal-point tie details; Ruching and lace; Rich embroidery; Modular design.

  • Design strategy 1: Build statement pieces around delicate colour and trims, applied to approachable shirts, tailoring and occasionwear
  • Design strategy 2: Create standout items that empower confident, fearless bold style statements
  • Design strategy 3: Apply the delicate colours and fabrics to styles with a proven track record for easier markets
  • Design strategy 4: Develop modular details that add or remove, lowering cost-per-wear and adding flexibility

A visual language that feels confident yet vulnerable — delicate colour, trims and fabrics empower the wearer to show more identity and make fearless style statements.

  • EMBROIDERED BLUSH SHIRT — TONAL EMBROIDERED POPLIN · NURTURING PINK · PANTONE 13-1504 TCX
  • RUCHED-SLEEVE SHIRT — CRISP COTTON VOILE · BRIGHT WHITE · PANTONE 11-0601 TCX
  • LACE-PANEL KNIT — OPENWORK COTTON · OYSTER MUSHROOM · PANTONE 16-1412 TCX
  • MODULAR PEARL COLLAR DETAIL — RUCHED SILK-COTTON · OYSTER MUSHROOM · PANTONE 16-1412 TCX

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Gentle Futurism — Crafted Nostalgia, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 05 · Crafted Nostalgia · CRAFTED NOSTALGIA · S/S 28

Gentle Futurism

Technical fabrics and activewear design embedded in everyday wear.

HYBRID DRESSING / FUNNEL NECKS / PAPER-LIGHT / ERGONOMIC TRIMS

Colour story: Vapour Grey (123-76-02 · 14-4106 TCX), Creamy White (039-90-05 · 11-0107 TCX), Mineral Blue (113-58-13 · 16-4118 TCX), Classic Beige (034-75-11 · 15-1217 TCX), Black (153-19-00 · 19-4203 TCX)

Designs: FUNNEL-NECK PAPER JACKET, ERGONOMIC TECH OVERSHIRT, TRANSLUCENT LAYERED SET, CONCEALED ZIP DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, shirts, casual trousers & shorts, tailoring, smart separates, outerwearOnes To Watch: Seventh · Heliot Emil · J.L-A.L. · Pedro Andrade · FFFPOSTALSERVICEKey Codes: HYBRID DRESSING · FUNNEL NECKS · PAPER-LIGHT · ERGONOMIC TRIMS

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Ergonomic pockets; Concealed zippers, technical textures; Paper-light fabrics; Architectural details; Snaps and magnets.

  • Design strategy 1: Blend sportswear with smarter looks to create hybrid styles for modern lifestyles
  • Design strategy 2: Select fabrics with technical performance aspects; ergonomic trims that keep consumer tech safe
  • Design strategy 3: Keep colours minimal, evoking officewear, adding softer modernist shades
  • Design strategy 4: Use funnel-neck styling and super-light, almost sheer materials; maximise layering for varied end uses

Modernism reinterprets smart-casual — hybrid styles blending sportswear with smarter looks, ergonomic details and paper-light materials for versatile dressing.

  • FUNNEL-NECK PAPER JACKET — PAPER-LIGHT NYLON · VAPOUR GREY · PANTONE 14-4106 TCX
  • ERGONOMIC TECH OVERSHIRT — BONDED TECHNICAL TWILL · MINERAL BLUE · PANTONE 16-4118 TCX
  • TRANSLUCENT LAYERED SET — ALMOST-SHEER RIPSTOP · CREAMY WHITE · PANTONE 11-0107 TCX
  • CONCEALED ZIP DETAIL — BONDED PLACKET · VAPOUR GREY · PANTONE 14-4106 TCX

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Chapter 03 Expressive Remix — Spring/Summer 2028 menswear chapter opener

Chapter 03 · page 46

Expressive Remix

EXPRESSIVE CONTRADICTION · EVOLVED FROM WGSN’S UNFILTERED

Directions: Neo Sport · Cross-cultural Connection · Midnight Diner · Prep Riviera · Ragged Relics · Collective Codes · All-out Opulence · English Eccentrics

Neo Sport — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 01 · Expressive Remix · EXPRESSIVE REMIX · S/S 28

Neo Sport

Bold blocked colour in focus for easy, impactful outfit building.

COLOUR BLOCKING / DECKCHAIR STRIPES / 80s-90s / LAYERED BRIGHTS

Colour story: Positively Yellow (043-85-34 · 12-0752 TCX), Bright White (138-95-00 · 11-0601 TCX), Lawn Green (072-45-31 · 17-6030 TCX), Crimson (010-38-36 · 18-1657 TCX), Infinite Blue (111-52-30 · 17-4245 TCX)

Designs: RUGBY-COLLAR LAYER LOOK, COLOUR-BLOCK TRACK JACKET, LAYERED STRIPE KNITS, JOHNNY COLLAR DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, shirts, shorts, casual trousers, outerwear, lounge, plus-sizeOnes To Watch: Moncler ‘Puffy Summer’ · Welcome Sunny Garments · Aaktar Taro · About BlankKey Codes: COLOUR BLOCKING · DECKCHAIR STRIPES · 80s-90s · LAYERED BRIGHTS

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Rolled-edge necklines; Blocked colour, contrast trims; Lightweight drill, twill, canvas, ripstop; Johnny collars, piping detail; Deckchair stripes.

  • Design strategy 1: Deliver competent, versatile, timeless items that come together as layered looks — stripes over bright plains
  • Design strategy 2: Ensure blocked-colour pieces are represented across the range; summer stripes across product types
  • Design strategy 3: Expand East Coast Americana for Gen Z audiences who love off-beat combinations
  • Design strategy 4: Satiate retro desire with an upbeat, even playful feel

80s and 90s nostalgia delivers bright, energetic, mixable summer essentials — layered looks that pile stripes on top of bright plains with an upbeat, playful feel.

  • RUGBY-COLLAR LAYER LOOK — COTTON JERSEY · POSITIVELY YELLOW · PANTONE 12-0752 TCX
  • COLOUR-BLOCK TRACK JACKET — PIPED TRICOT · LAWN GREEN · PANTONE 17-6030 TCX
  • LAYERED STRIPE KNITS — BOLD-STRIPE COTTON · INFINITE BLUE · PANTONE 17-4245 TCX
  • JOHNNY COLLAR DETAIL — PIPED JERSEY · CRIMSON · PANTONE 18-1657 TCX

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Cross-cultural Connection — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

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Cross-cultural Connection

Global heritage themes overlaid on contemporary items and styling.

GLOBAL CRAFT / IKAT / SHELL & BEAD / RESORT SHIRTS

Colour story: Oyster Mushroom (023-66-08 · 16-1412 TCX), Gold (041-65-28 · 15-0743 TCX), Radiant Earth (017-42-31 · 18-1454 TCX), Mineral Blue (113-58-13 · 16-4118 TCX), Brown Bark (024-30-13 · 19-1224 TCX)

Designs: IKAT RESORT SHIRT, SHELL-EMBELLISHED CHORE JACKET, ANCIENT-MODERN MIX CO-ORD, SHELL & PEARL EDGE DETAIL

Relevant For: Knitwear, shirts, tailoring, matching sets, resort, outerwear, loungewearOnes To Watch: OAS · Young n Sang · John Lewis x Labrum · Baziszt · Campillo · Kwasi PaulKey Codes: GLOBAL CRAFT · IKAT · SHELL & BEAD · RESORT SHIRTS

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Beaded details; Ikat designs; Shell, pearl and natural details; Chequerboard in textural naturals; All-over print with embellishment.

  • Design strategy 1: Design lightweight suiting and impactful resort shirts for occasion-driven looks
  • Design strategy 2: Juxtapose ancient and modern: chore jackets, tees and track tops against heritage craft
  • Design strategy 3: Use the best fabrics and colour levels produced by natural pigments; embellish with organic objects such as shells
  • Design strategy 4: Use storied designs respectfully — compensate creators fairly and support makers from those cultures

In an era of intentional dressing, a careful blend of global craft cues yields mature yet playful pieces — cosmopolitan, refined takes on wardrobe staples.

  • IKAT RESORT SHIRT — NATURAL-DYE VISCOSE · GOLD · PANTONE 15-0743 TCX
  • SHELL-EMBELLISHED CHORE JACKET — LIGHTWEIGHT SUITING · RADIANT EARTH · PANTONE 18-1454 TCX
  • ANCIENT-MODERN MIX CO-ORD — IKAT · TRACK JERSEY · MINERAL BLUE · PANTONE 16-4118 TCX
  • SHELL & PEARL EDGE DETAIL — CHEQUERBOARD WEAVE · OYSTER MUSHROOM · PANTONE 16-1412 TCX

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Midnight Diner — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

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Midnight Diner

Gaming, festival and after-dark Americana in avatar-coded looks.

AVATAR-CODED / NEON ACCENTS / DARK TROPICALS / GLAM RESORT

Colour story: Hot Pink (154-63-38 · 16-2130 TN), Neon Honeydew (062-99-42 · 13-0220 TCX), Electro Teal (093-63-27 · 16-4728 TCX), Deep Lagoon (118-27-23 · 19-4029 TCX), Tangerine Cream (028-75-26 · 15-1145 TCX)

Designs: DARK TROPICAL RESORT SHIRT, SATIN NIGHT BOMBER, GLAM RESORT MATCHING SET, NEON PIPED EMBROIDERY DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, shirts, denim, casual trousers & shorts, festival, resortOnes To Watch: Casablanca · Versace · Eric Emanuel · Diesel · Little BedroomKey Codes: AVATAR-CODED · NEON ACCENTS · DARK TROPICALS · GLAM RESORT

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Dark-nights artwork; Festival-ready designs, neon shades; Glam statement prints; Dark-based tropical prints; Coordinating motifs for matching sets.

  • Design strategy 1: Sell avatar-coded menswear to a maturing gamer audience (60% of the online world identifies as gamers)
  • Design strategy 2: Channel gaming skins, Miami Vice and GTA-era glamour for creative inspiration
  • Design strategy 3: Use disruptive hues — new neons Hot Pink and Neon Honeydew offset with darker Deep Lagoon
  • Design strategy 4: Apply to statement shirts, matching sets and retro sportswear; consider graduated colour for knits

Resort and festival aesthetics get an evocative Americana makeover — neon accents, dark tropical prints and glam resort graphics channel main-character energy for a broader, more mature gaming audience.

  • DARK TROPICAL RESORT SHIRT — PRINTED SILK · DEEP LAGOON · PANTONE 19-4029 TCX
  • SATIN NIGHT BOMBER — LIQUID SATIN · ELECTRO TEAL · PANTONE 16-4728 TCX
  • GLAM RESORT MATCHING SET — GRADUATED KNIT · ELECTRO TEAL · PANTONE 16-4728 TCX
  • NEON PIPED EMBROIDERY DETAIL — EMBROIDERED SILK · HOT PINK · PANTONE 16-2130 TN

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Prep Riviera — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

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Prep Riviera

Collegiate styles blend with tile patterns and clean geometrics.

COLLEGIATE / TILE GEOMETRICS / BOXER SHORTS / CITY TO BEACH

Colour story: Pristine Blue (108-86-10 · 13-4200 TCX), Creamy White (039-90-05 · 11-0107 TCX), Offline Blue (123-52-27 · 17-4037 TCX), Deep Lagoon (118-27-23 · 19-4029 TCX), Carbon Grey (137-35-01 · 19-3917 TCX)

Designs: SHORT-SLEEVE OXFORD & TILE SHORT, TIPPED KNITTED TANK, CITY-TO-BEACH CO-ORD, STATEMENT CABLE DETAIL

Relevant For: Shirts, knitwear, shorts, casual trousers, matching sets, city-to-beach, resort, loungeOnes To Watch: Eric Emanuel · KITH · 3mm · Abercrombie & FitchKey Codes: COLLEGIATE · TILE GEOMETRICS · BOXER SHORTS · CITY TO BEACH

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Linen and stripes; Clean geometrics; Statement cables; Johnny collars; Resort florals.

  • Design strategy 1: Balance vacation-ready boxer shorts and statement resort shirts with short-sleeve Oxfords, tipped knitted tanks and pleated trousers
  • Design strategy 2: Intersperse collegiate references with tessellating tile designs and elements of craft
  • Design strategy 3: Prime for city-to-beach looks and transseasonal deliveries
  • Design strategy 4: Develop coordinating separates and matching sets for wardrobe-building

Ubiquitous prep reimagined through the lens of resort style — Ivy League references interspersed with tessellating tiles and craft for a softer, more global edge.

  • SHORT-SLEEVE OXFORD & TILE SHORT — OXFORD · PRINTED POPLIN · PRISTINE BLUE · PANTONE 13-4200 TCX
  • TIPPED KNITTED TANK — CABLE COTTON KNIT · CREAMY WHITE · PANTONE 11-0107 TCX
  • CITY-TO-BEACH CO-ORD — GEOMETRIC PRINT LINEN · OFFLINE BLUE · PANTONE 17-4037 TCX
  • STATEMENT CABLE DETAIL — CHUNKY CABLE KNIT · DEEP LAGOON · PANTONE 19-4029 TCX

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Ragged Relics — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 05 · Expressive Remix · EXPRESSIVE REMIX · S/S 28

Ragged Relics

Artfully customised, lived-in treatments add extra personality.

PAINT SPLATTER / SUN-FADED / REPAIR DETAILS / PIECED TOGETHER

Colour story: Crimson (010-38-36 · 18-1657 TCX), Oyster Mushroom (023-66-08 · 16-1412 TCX), Pickle Green (060-56-13 · 17-0220 TCX), Classic Navy (118-26-19 · 19-4029 TCX), Creamy White (039-90-05 · 11-0107 TCX)

Designs: PIECED CANVAS JACKET, NOT-SO-CLASSIC ARGYLE KNIT, DIY DENIM CO-ORD, REPAIR STITCH DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, knitwear, shirts, denimOnes To Watch: Remnants Vintage · adidas x Song For The Mute · Miyagi Hidetaka · House of ErrorsKey Codes: PAINT SPLATTER · SUN-FADED · REPAIR DETAILS · PIECED TOGETHER

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Tie-dye; Reverse appliqué and repair; Paint-spatter, hand-drawn decoration; Not-so-classic argyle; Pieced together.

  • Design strategy 1: Extend aged appeal with paint-spattered, sun-faded, creased and fatigued finishes across product types
  • Design strategy 2: Add DIY character with repair details and pieced-together construction
  • Design strategy 3: Channel the natural solar-ageing craft of designer Jiyong Kim
  • Design strategy 4: Create resourceful new takes on menswear staples in the spirit of @kaluputics

Inspired by creative process — paint-spattered, sun-faded, creased and fatigued finishes make lived-in products feel intentional and new, as DIY style trends with consumers.

  • PIECED CANVAS JACKET — SUN-FADED PATCHWORK · OYSTER MUSHROOM · PANTONE 16-1412 TCX
  • NOT-SO-CLASSIC ARGYLE KNIT — REVERSE-APPLIQUÉ WOOL · CREAMY WHITE · PANTONE 11-0107 TCX
  • DIY DENIM CO-ORD — HAND-DRAWN DENIM · CLASSIC NAVY · PANTONE 19-4029 TCX
  • REPAIR STITCH DETAIL — SASHIKO-STITCHED DENIM · CLASSIC NAVY · PANTONE 19-4029 TCX

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Collective Codes — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

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Collective Codes

Football’s sense of belonging translated into daily wardrobes.

KNIT POLOS / TERRACE CODES / COLOUR-BLOCKED / SOFT-TOUCH TRACK

Colour story: Lawn Green (072-45-31 · 17-6030 TCX), Hot Pink (154-63-38 · 16-2130 TN), Black (153-19-00 · 19-4203 TCX), Banana Milkshake (043-88-19 · 12-0721 TCX), Dried Chilli (006-32-26 · 19-1840 TCX)

Designs: COLOUR-BLOCK KNIT POLO, TERRACE TAILORED JACKET, TERRACE TRACK CO-ORD, BLANK CREST DETAIL

Relevant For: Cut-and-sew, trousers & shorts, matching sets, soft tailoringOnes To Watch: Martine Rose · Wales Bonner · adidas Originals · Umbro · Nike SoccerKey Codes: KNIT POLOS · TERRACE CODES · COLOUR-BLOCKED · SOFT-TOUCH TRACK

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Casual and active hybrids; Retro referential graphics; Floral impressions, statement graphics; Colour blocking; Organic and recycled cottons.

  • Design strategy 1: Create colour-blocked jerseys, knit polos and track styles emphasising comfort and community
  • Design strategy 2: Develop smarter coordinated separates with the same DNA but sharper materials and execution
  • Design strategy 3: Look beyond jerseys and shorts to bring together smarter, less obviously soccer-driven pieces for IYKYK allure
  • Design strategy 4: Explore micro-level collabs trading on local pride and collective identity

Grassroots appeal, local pride and collective identity drive lifestyle products beyond the terraces — emotionally resonant rather than purely performance-led.

  • COLOUR-BLOCK KNIT POLO — SOFT-TOUCH JERSEY · LAWN GREEN · PANTONE 17-6030 TCX
  • TERRACE TAILORED JACKET — SOFT WOOL BLEND · DRIED CHILLI · PANTONE 19-1840 TCX
  • TERRACE TRACK CO-ORD — COLOUR-BLOCK KNIT · HOT PINK · PANTONE 16-2130 TN
  • BLANK CREST DETAIL — EMBROIDERED JERSEY · BLACK · PANTONE 19-4203 TCX

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All-out Opulence — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

Direction 07 · Expressive Remix · EXPRESSIVE REMIX · S/S 28

All-out Opulence

Jewelled trims and Noughties bling drive curated maximalism.

BROOCH AESTHETIC / JEWELLERIFICATION / PEAK LAPELS / NOUGHTIES BLING

Colour story: Black (153-19-00 · 19-4203 TCX), Creamy White (039-90-05 · 11-0107 TCX), Gold (041-65-28 · 15-0743 TCX), Dark Burgundy (004-23-16 · 19-1522 TCX), Pickle Green (060-56-13 · 17-0220 TCX)

Designs: BROOCH-COVERED EVENING JACKET, PEARL-EMBELLISHED PLAID SHIRT, JEWELLED MAXIMALIST LOOK, CRYSTAL BROOCH DETAIL

Relevant For: Casual and smart shirts, knitwear, denim, occasionwearOnes To Watch: Essien · Amiri · Perte D’ego · 3Paradis · BoulardKey Codes: BROOCH AESTHETIC · JEWELLERIFICATION · PEAK LAPELS · NOUGHTIES BLING

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Show-stopping decoration on smarter styles; Noughties bling; All-over jewellerification; Glamorous prints; Placed beaded embellishment.

  • Design strategy 1: Capitalise on the brooch aesthetic (+110% on Pinterest) with decorative elements in line with jewellerification
  • Design strategy 2: Lend occasionwear, shirts and knitwear amped-up red-carpet vibes
  • Design strategy 3: Peak-lapel jackets and shorter lengths are key; or develop on proven silhouettes
  • Design strategy 4: Tune into Noughties nostalgia — plaid shirts, hoodies and denim with crystals, pearls and beads; buttons or metal-look prints for recyclability

Sports and entertainment heroes embolden men to wear embellished, stand-out pieces — the brooch aesthetic and jewellerification lend red-carpet vibes to familiar shapes.

  • BROOCH-COVERED EVENING JACKET — SILK TAILORING · BLACK · PANTONE 19-4203 TCX
  • PEARL-EMBELLISHED PLAID SHIRT — EMBELLISHED FLANNEL · DARK BURGUNDY · PANTONE 19-1522 TCX
  • JEWELLED MAXIMALIST LOOK — CRYSTAL-BEADED KNIT · GOLD · PANTONE 15-0743 TCX
  • CRYSTAL BROOCH DETAIL — PEAK LAPEL SILK · BLACK · PANTONE 19-4203 TCX

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English Eccentrics — Expressive Remix, Spring/Summer 2028 menswear trend direction

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English Eccentrics

Clashing checks, rugby stripes and souvenir prints, mixed with audacity.

CLASHING CHECKS / RUGBY STRIPES / SOUVENIR PRINTS / ECCENTRIC MIX

Colour story: Electro Teal (093-63-27 · 16-4728 TCX), Banana Milkshake (043-88-19 · 12-0721 TCX), Crimson (010-38-36 · 18-1657 TCX), Grounded Green (054-31-13 · 19-0323 TCX), Classic Beige (034-75-11 · 15-1217 TCX)

Designs: RUGBY TOP & CLASHING CHECK, STANDOUT STITCH CABLE KNIT, ECCENTRIC MIX CO-ORD, SURPRISE TRIM DETAIL

Relevant For: Casual shirts, knitwear, casual shorts & trousers, outerwear, transseasonalOnes To Watch: Maison Special · Burberry · Barbour · S.S. Daley · Beams PLUS · Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOYKey Codes: CLASHING CHECKS · RUGBY STRIPES · SOUVENIR PRINTS · ECCENTRIC MIX

Prompt pack: 5 prompts to run in the Slayteq studio.

Fabric, silhouette and why now

Fabric: Contrast trims; Placement prints; Photo-realistic placement prints; Mix-and-match patterns; Trims that surprise.

  • Design strategy 1: Bring standout stitch knitwear together with characterful all-over print shirts and surreal motifs
  • Design strategy 2: Revive old-favourite rugby tops with trousers that just about match
  • Design strategy 3: Range references from the sportswear layer to the souvenir shirt, bridged by timeless chinos or a Harrington jacket
  • Design strategy 4: Offer bold pieces consumers can style confidently their own way

A stylised snapshot of British eccentricity grounded in commercial, iconic key items — bold pieces for men to put together their own way, confidently.

  • RUGBY TOP & CLASHING CHECK — STRIPED JERSEY · CHECK · ELECTRO TEAL · PANTONE 16-4728 TCX
  • STANDOUT STITCH CABLE KNIT — CHUNKY TWO-TONE KNIT · BANANA MILKSHAKE · PANTONE 12-0721 TCX
  • ECCENTRIC MIX CO-ORD — SOUVENIR PRINT COTTON · CRIMSON · PANTONE 18-1657 TCX
  • SURPRISE TRIM DETAIL — MIXED CHECK WOOL · GROUNDED GREEN · PANTONE 19-0323 TCX

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Page index

All 79 pages

  1. 001 Cover
  2. 002 Contents
  3. 003 The Season ReadThree S/S 28 narratives — Human Touch, Design Dependables and Unfiltered — continue their A/W 27/28 names, creating a red thread showing how trend directions ev
  4. 004 01 · Grounded ClassicsAmid rising disruption and plummeting trust, the next generation of innovation is built on stability — products that act as safe havens of resilience, reliabili
  5. 005 Rewilding · Mood World
  6. 006 Rewilding · Design Edit
  7. 007 Rewilding · Trend DNAStaples gain the beauty and rawness of nature — technical polish paired with weathered effects, as our symbiotic relationship with nature grows alongside a heig
  8. 008 Rewilding · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a raw weathered plywood board scattered with pressed fern leaves and moss fragments, photographed top-down for t
  9. 009 Clever Contradictions · Mood World
  10. 010 Clever Contradictions · Design Edit
  11. 011 Clever Contradictions · Trend DNALooks engineered for multiple end uses — balancing the need to show up professionally with the desire for individuality, through refined construction and nuance
  12. 012 Clever Contradictions · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a crisp tailor’s grey felt board with fine chalk lines, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme C
  13. 013 Techno Hippie · Mood World
  14. 014 Techno Hippie · Design Edit
  15. 015 Techno Hippie · Trend DNAOur need to feel at one with nature gets an impactful update — moths and reptiles inspire patterns as creatures once considered pests are reappraised; extrovert
  16. 016 Techno Hippie · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a matte black pegboard glowing with soft pink and lime neon edge light, photographed top-down for the Spring Sum
  17. 017 Soft Utility · Mood World
  18. 018 Soft Utility · Design Edit
  19. 019 Soft Utility · Trend DNAAs consumers seek longevity and resale value, quality becomes the benchmark — no-nonsense practical clothing that coordinates into useful outfit combinations, e
  20. 020 Soft Utility · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a heavyweight ecru canvas work board with visible selvedge edges, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 20
  21. 021 Brutalist Luxe · Mood World
  22. 022 Brutalist Luxe · Design Edit
  23. 023 Brutalist Luxe · Trend DNAThe legacy of Giorgio Armani looms large over summer tailoring — structured aesthetics with polished ease, imposing 80s and 90s silhouettes countered by softene
  24. 024 Brutalist Luxe · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a smooth cast-concrete slab with shuttering marks, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme Brutal
  25. 025 02 · Crafted NostalgiaAs digital life speeds up, menswear turns to tactility, sensuality and lived-in character. Softened structure, crafted detail and nostalgic warmth refresh comme
  26. 026 Summer House · Mood World
  27. 027 Summer House · Design Edit
  28. 028 Summer House · Trend DNASlower escapes and cooler summer destinations blend rural influences with homely simplicity — a grounded, commercial take on redefined masculinity.
  29. 029 Summer House · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a sun-bleached garden trellis board layered with a linen tablecloth, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer
  30. 030 Future Past · Mood World
  31. 031 Future Past · Design Edit
  32. 032 Future Past · Trend DNAOld wisdom informs improved solutions — echoes of ancient global cultures, sand-cast and sculptural surfaces, balanced with modern trims and futuristic panelled
  33. 033 Future Past · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a warm sandstone slab with carved edge details, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme Future Pa
  34. 034 Retro Reset · Mood World
  35. 035 Retro Reset · Design Edit
  36. 036 Retro Reset · Trend DNAThe urge to look back for reassurance and escapism — track suits, tipping and stylised geometrics turn retro sportswear into premium-feeling smart-casual essent
  37. 037 Retro Reset · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a vintage cork board with faded grosgrain ribbons pinned at the edges, photographed top-down for the Spring Summ
  38. 038 Romantic Ease · Mood World
  39. 039 Romantic Ease · Design Edit
  40. 040 Romantic Ease · Trend DNAA visual language that feels confident yet vulnerable — delicate colour, trims and fabrics empower the wearer to show more identity and make fearless style stat
  41. 041 Romantic Ease · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a pale blush silk-draped board with soft folds, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme Romantic
  42. 042 Gentle Futurism · Mood World
  43. 043 Gentle Futurism · Design Edit
  44. 044 Gentle Futurism · Trend DNAModernism reinterprets smart-casual — hybrid styles blending sportswear with smarter looks, ergonomic details and paper-light materials for versatile dressing.
  45. 045 Gentle Futurism · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a brushed aluminium panel with precise machined grooves, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme
  46. 046 03 · Expressive RemixEmbrace chaos and fragmentation as engines of innovation — and as opportunities to celebrate fearless, rebellious and playful self-expression. Polished norms gi
  47. 047 Neo Sport · Mood World
  48. 048 Neo Sport · Design Edit
  49. 049 Neo Sport · Trend DNA80s and 90s nostalgia delivers bright, energetic, mixable summer essentials — layered looks that pile stripes on top of bright plains with an upbeat, playful fe
  50. 050 Neo Sport · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a bright white sports-mat board with bold colour tape stripes along one edge, photographed top-down for the Spri
  51. 051 Cross-cultural Connection · Mood World
  52. 052 Cross-cultural Connection · Design Edit
  53. 053 Cross-cultural Connection · Trend DNAIn an era of intentional dressing, a careful blend of global craft cues yields mature yet playful pieces — cosmopolitan, refined takes on wardrobe staples.
  54. 054 Cross-cultural Connection · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a handwoven raffia mat with fringed edges, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme Cross-cultural
  55. 055 Midnight Diner · Mood World
  56. 056 Midnight Diner · Design Edit
  57. 057 Midnight Diner · Trend DNAResort and festival aesthetics get an evocative Americana makeover — neon accents, dark tropical prints and glam resort graphics channel main-character energy f
  58. 058 Midnight Diner · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a black lacquer board washed in hot-pink and teal neon glow, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 th
  59. 059 Prep Riviera · Mood World
  60. 060 Prep Riviera · Design Edit
  61. 061 Prep Riviera · Trend DNAUbiquitous prep reimagined through the lens of resort style — Ivy League references interspersed with tessellating tiles and craft for a softer, more global edg
  62. 062 Prep Riviera · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a navy felt board edged with nautical rope and brass grommets, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028
  63. 063 Ragged Relics · Mood World
  64. 064 Ragged Relics · Design Edit
  65. 065 Ragged Relics · Trend DNAInspired by creative process — paint-spattered, sun-faded, creased and fatigued finishes make lived-in products feel intentional and new, as DIY style trends wi
  66. 066 Ragged Relics · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a paint-spattered artist’s canvas drop cloth board, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme Ragge
  67. 067 Collective Codes · Mood World
  68. 068 Collective Codes · Design Edit
  69. 069 Collective Codes · Trend DNAGrassroots appeal, local pride and collective identity drive lifestyle products beyond the terraces — emotionally resonant rather than purely performance-led.
  70. 070 Collective Codes · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a board wrapped in black soft jersey with a strip of fresh pitch turf along one edge, photographed top-down for
  71. 071 All-out Opulence · Mood World
  72. 072 All-out Opulence · Design Edit
  73. 073 All-out Opulence · Trend DNASports and entertainment heroes embolden men to wear embellished, stand-out pieces — the brooch aesthetic and jewellerification lend red-carpet vibes to familia
  74. 074 All-out Opulence · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a deep black velvet board with a gold-leafed edge, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme All-ou
  75. 075 English Eccentrics · Mood World
  76. 076 English Eccentrics · Design Edit
  77. 077 English Eccentrics · Trend DNAA stylised snapshot of British eccentricity grounded in commercial, iconic key items — bold pieces for men to put together their own way, confidently.
  78. 078 English Eccentrics · Prompt PackImmersive menswear trend mood board composed on a tartan-lined pinboard with brass upholstery tacks, photographed top-down for the Spring Summer 2028 theme Engl
  79. 079 Sources & MethodologyThis Trend DNA edition synthesises WGSN's Menswear Forecast S/S 28 trilogy — Design Dependables, Human Touch and Unfiltered (Nick Paget & Isaiah Isaac, June 202

FAQ

Questions about the Men's Forecast SS28 Trend Report

What is the Men's Forecast SS28 Trend Report?
Trend DNA is Slayteq's free Spring/Summer 2028 trend report for menswear. It runs to 79 pages across 3 chapters and 18 trend directions, each with a mood world, a design edit, a Trend DNA breakdown and a prompt pack.
Which trend directions does the SS28 menswear report cover?
The 3 chapters are Grounded Classics, Crafted Nostalgia, Expressive Remix. Directions include Rewilding, Clever Contradictions, Techno Hippie, Soft Utility, Brutalist Luxe, Summer House, Future Past, Retro Reset and more.
What are the key SS28 colours for menswear?
Each of the 18 trend directions carries its own colour story with Pantone TCX references, drawn from the season's key colours.
How were the designs and mood boards made?
Every garment image and mood board in the report was generated on Slayteq from the prompt packs shown with each theme. No forecaster imagery is reproduced; theme direction is triangulated from public trend-forecast coverage listed in the sources.
Can I reuse the prompt packs and edit the designs?
Yes. Each direction ends with a prompt pack you can paste into Slayteq, and every design can be opened in the Slayteq studio to change colour, fabric, print, fit or background before it goes into a tech pack.
Is the Trend DNA report free to read?
Yes. The full report is free to read online without an account. Creating a free Slayteq account lets you generate and edit your own designs from the prompt packs.

Methodology

Sources and how the report was built

This Trend DNA edition synthesises WGSN's Menswear Forecast S/S 28 trilogy — Design Dependables, Human Touch and Unfiltered (Nick Paget & Isaiah Isaac, June 2026). WGSN Macro Forecasts synthesise thousands of signals from society, industry and culture through four building blocks — quantitative signals, qualitative expertise, STEPIC analysis and collaborative intelligence — evaluated through cross-sector synthesis, consumer behaviours, industry dynamics and micro shifts.

  • WGSN Menswear Forecast S/S 28: Design Dependables
  • WGSN Menswear Forecast S/S 28: Human Touch
  • WGSN Menswear Forecast S/S 28: Unfiltered
  • WGSN Future Consumer Emotions 2028

Full sources & methodology on page 79.

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Trend DNA · Spring/Summer 2028

Men's Forecast SS28 Trend Report

3 chapters · 18 trend directions · 79 pages. Three narratives, 18 trend directions, 72 AI-generated designs and Pantone-referenced colour palettes for SS28 menswear.

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