Male Celebrities Continue to Shape Fashion in 2026

Male celebrities are no longer simply reflecting fashion’s trends — they are actively shaping menswear’s direction. In 2026, what men wear will continue to be informed by high visibility celebrity dressing, where red carpet moments, off-duty style and cultural storytelling converge. From revived ’90s sports references to reworked classicism, these are the celebrity-driven trends that will define the next phase of menswear.

Nineties Sports Outerwear Goes Luxe

Few figures capture fashion’s current obsession with nostalgic sportswear better than Timothée Chalamet. While his method dressing and monochromatic red carpet outfits, amplified through his collaboration with Tom Ford’s Haider Ackermann and custom Chrome Hearts looks, command attention, it is his off-duty wardrobe that is generating real momentum. The viral “Marty Supreme” hooded windbreakers — created as limited-edition promotional merchandise for the film in collaboration with Nahmias and A24 — quickly became a cultural highlight and an instant classic for collectors. With bold colorblocking, embroidered stars and oversized branding, the jackets tapped into a distinctly ’90s, Nautica-inspired aesthetic, often compared to vintage Ralph Lauren catalogs. The impact has been clear.

That same message carried through Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl appearance last February. His custom cobalt leather varsity jacket by Martine Rose reinforced the power of sport-coded outerwear rooted in ’90s American iconography. Styled with mid-rise boot cut Celine Homme jeans that flared at the hem, Lamar quietly reintroduced another key silhouette from the decade, pointing directly to denim’s renewed relevance.

Denim Reclaims Authority

Those flared jeans might not take over overnight, but their presence signals a broader denim reset already underway. Pharrell Williams continues to lead the category’s elevation. His denim-on-denim ensembles — mixing washes, fits and accessories — turn denim into a fashion statement rather than a utilitarian staple. As menswear moves into 2026, denim reads less casual and more expressive.

With premium denim brands such as 7 For All Mankind and G Star appointing Nicola Brognano and the duo Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, respectively, as creative directors, and with the former staging its first runway show during the upcoming New York Fashion Week, it is clear that the denim category is making a big comeback. 

Bigger Suits, Bigger Presence

Jacob Elordi is no stranger to fashion influence. His airport style alone, often punctuated by an ever-rotating lineup of Bottega Veneta handbags, became the poster boy for men’s designer bags throughout 2025. Life could be worse. But it is Elordi’s embrace of slouchy double-breasted suits that signals where men’s tailoring is heading next. Menswear is entering an era of expanded proportions, where volume and presence matter as much as craftsmanship.

What stood out in Louise Trotter’s first outing for Bottega Veneta was the emphasis on scale. The tailoring favors width and fluid drape, with shoulders that shape the silhouette without rigid structure. It recalls the ease and authority of Giorgio Armani in the 1980s, the kind of power dressing associated with a Wall Street main character like Gordon Gekko. It is no coincidence that Elordi, one of the house’s lead ambassadors, has embraced this silhouette so naturally, reinforcing its relevance beyond the runway.

Classicism and the Return of the Tie

Classic menswear codes continue their return, led by A$AP Rocky, Bad Bunny, Jeff Goldblum and others. From sharply styled double-breasted suits to the reemergence of the tie as a dominant accessory and statement piece, these figures are pushing classicism forward with a refreshed approach. A$AP Rocky has favored the preppy Dior Men repp tie across several red carpet appearances, using it at times as the focal point of the look and at others as a refined accessory to double-breasted tailoring. At the Met Gala, Bad Bunny delivered an updated take on classicism in a custom brown Prada suit, paired with a raffia tie and a traditional pava straw hat handcrafted by De Leon Headwear. Goldblum further underscored the shift at two major moments, appearing at the Met Gala in a custom Wales Bonner ensemble featuring a sharp black suit and a dramatic overcoat embellished with vintage pins, and later at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles wearing a distinctive, avant-garde ERL look that offered a playful yet tailored take on cold weather formalwear, the latter serving as an indicator of how Gen Z’s view on classicism centers on breaking sartorial and other unspoken traditional rules. 

Preppy’s Next Chapter, Knitwear 

The preppy renaissance shows no signs of slowing. While Celine and Dior continue to reinterpret the codes, the cultural center of gravity remains firmly with Ralph Lauren. Polo Sport’s ’90s revival has reignited interest in sporty staples, while classic prep and Ivy League staples such as pastel cable knit sweaters, polo shirts and tweeds dominated the early fall season. Even TikTok’s viral quarter zip pullover proved preppy’s continued relevance.

Knitwear has moved to the forefront. Cropped cardigans layered over T-shirts, as seen on Michael B Jordan and Elordi, give traditional silhouettes a modern edge. Sweaters are no longer background pieces but the centerpiece of casual tailoring, paired with pleated trousers, high-rise chinos or relaxed denim. Jeremy Allen White’s love for Lacoste sweater vests and loafers underscores preppy’s enduring appeal, while Tyler, the Creator; Drew Starkey, and Josh O’Connor speak the prep knit language fluently. Long exiled, the V-neck is also making a comeback, completing preppy knitwear’s dominance heading into 2026.

Until further notice, male celebrities remain the primary drivers of fashion influence today, shaping trends, defining style narratives, and steering the conversation across red carpets, street style, and cultural moments