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The Hermès Men’s spring/summer 2026 collection channels laid-back elegance for the man always on the move.
The Hermès summer 2026 menswear show was, quite literally, a hall of mirrors. Held at Paris’ Palais d’Iéna on a bright summer day, the open space featured mirrors artfully arranged to reflect the models who were striding forward with purpose. This setup echoed the philosophy the collection was created with: while incredibly detailed and precise, it should never be confined to rules.
This season, designer Véronique Nichanian sought to capture summer-in-the-city for the man who is constantly on the move. From the moment the first model stepped out in Look 1, an air of laid-back elegance immediately filled the room. Polished yet somewhat disheveled in its styling, there was a juxtaposition of textures and materials, from cotton t-shirts with ribbing paired with calfskin overskirts to leather blouson jackets accessorized with silk twill bandanas. Other standouts included open leatherwork weaves on tops and jackets that were incredibly intricate, as well as a light knit featuring a sharp, zigzag pattern that echoed the set’s angular geometry.
Color played a large role in the collection as well. The breezy, featherlight pieces featured a delicious mélange of colors reminiscent of a light summer snack: mint green, butter yellow, vanilla, caramel, cocoa. According to the show notes, the darkest hues of the looks followed a subtle rule: “No black, but the grey of still-warm stones.”
Of course, it is impossible to talk about an Hermès collection without taking a closer look at its accessories. This season, the spotlight was on oversized leather bags, duffels in canvas and calfskin, and totes perfect for any kind of vacation, in colors like chocolate browns, beige, and pops of yellow. When it came to footwear, there were open-toe sandals in calfskin and rope, as well as sleek derbies and ankle boots in either waxed calfskin or matt crocodile.
This playful tension of refinement and ease echoed throughout the entire show. Rather than presenting fashion as something static or sacred, Nichanian allowed it to breathe and reflect: “Never enclosed in the rules; playing at the edge, opening space, always.” The Hermès man walks with purpose to his desired destination. Once again, attendees left the show not only anticipating their next trip out of town, but with a clearer picture of what to wear by the time their summer vacation comes.
