With the announced calendar for Milan and Paris Men's Fashion Week, our editorial lens is focused on discovering the proposals that will reign supreme in men's fashion in 2026. The cards are on the table: debuts, new collections, comebacks, and commemorations marking serene dates. Which names are worth waking up early for? It's time to find out!

We start with Milan Men's Fashion Week, running from June 20th to 24th. Fashion houses Qasimi, David Catalán, and Miguel Vieira are making their official debuts on the calendar, positioning themselves alongside Satoshi Kuwata as this year's international promises. The 2023 LVMH winner's proposal, along with his brand Setchu, is to explore the versatility of basic garments to propose new silhouettes without losing sight of their foundation.

The elegance and British humor of Paul Smith are back on Saturday the 21st, along with Emporio Armani and the commemoration of Jacob Cohën's 40th anniversary. The classics that will be presented on Sunday the 22nd (the most exciting day on the calendar) will include Vivienne Westwood, Saul Nash, Dunhill, among others. Giorgio Armani will close the week in style.

Approximately 640 kilometers away, Paris is ready to propose trends from June 24th to 29th. The first day begins with shows from Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton, conceptual and elegant houses that never disappoint and will clearly set the tone for the week. They will be followed by 3.Paradis, Lemaere, and Egonlab, whose popularity is on the rise due to the excitement they generate in their audiences, as well as the fresh and youthful vibe they represent.

If you need drama, Thursday the 26th is your day. With the active participation of Asian houses: Issey Miyake, Feng Chen Wang, Sean Suen, and Yohji Yamamoto, our eyes are focused on the proposals and characteristic styles of each brand, as well as the debut of Julian Klausner at Dries Van Noten. The cherry on top is the conclusion of Rick Owens, a day packed with excitement.

The names presented above are just the prelude to the Japanese houses presenting over the weekend, headed by Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, and Kenzo. But, if you need balance, Hermès will present in the afternoon. You'll need to save some energy for the closing day, as Doublet, known for its contrasting runways, and Jacquemus close out this week.

Are we ready to experience the beginning of a season full of new proposals? Men's Fashion Week has always served as a prelude to masterful presentations. Follow our lead; we'll be reporting our favorite runway shows on thewalkpaper.com.