The Art of Sartorial Mastery: Roger La Viale’s AW’25 Menswear Forecast

Solids are far from mundane this season, they’re rooted, grounded, and commanding. Beige suits or off-white trousers are no longer outliers but trendsetters. These earth tones, far from dull, invoke quiet authority.

Muted hues, lavenders, pinks, and pale mustards, are distinctly present but intentionally not overpowering this season. They refine masculinity, like a well-aged whiskey, unexpected, complex, and undeniably powerful.

In Suiting Patterns, the British gentleman is reawakened. Herringbones, chalk stripes, and checks bring back a classic sensibility. These pieces channel the Ralph Lauren and Ivy League look; formal but lived-in. 

Jacketing embraces rugged tweeds, often in oversized silhouettes, with rich brown tones and heritage textures anchoring the direction. A nod to the countryside wardrobe but adapted for the urban connoisseur.

Style Direction:

• Classic British and Ivy League influence
• Tweeds in oversized checks
• Earthy palettes with a “back to basics” ethos

AW’25 offers a liberating stance on genderless dressing, where silhouettes flow and textures speak louder than cuts. Overcoats are reimagined with a bold embrace of unusual pairings: khaki over green corduroys, a statement scarf over a pinstriped set.

This segment sings of fluidity. It's where traditional tailoring takes a backseat and allows experimentation.

Velvet lapels, satin trims, and a touch of flamboyance, the tuxedo trend in AW’25 takes cues from retro glamour and celebrity red carpets. Black rules, but white and ivory break through with structured shoulders and deep shawl collars.

The ceremonial chapter is arguably the most indulgent. Ivory and gold sherwanis, bandhgalas, and angrakhas are resplendent in subtle embroidery and regal textures. 

Emphasis:

• Black boleros and celebrity-style suiting
• Ivory tuxedos and light-toned ceremonial attire
• Layered and romantic, yet firmly masculine

A surprising star of AW’25 is the perennial summer favorite; linen. On runways across continents, linen is transitioning into year-round relevance. Creams, dusky browns, and deep olives lend this natural fiber a fresh sophistication.

On the shirting front, artistic flair rules. Shirts are bold, printed, and personality-driven, think florals, brushstrokes, graffiti-inspired motifs. They are paired not just with denim but with tailored trousers and even ceremonial pants.

Micro-Trends:

• Psychedelia and embroidery in printed shirts
• “Shirts are art” as the new mantra
• Lifestyle-inspired occasionwear