When New York Men’s Day and New York Fashion Week wrapped in early September, attendees came away with plenty of Spring ’25 menswear options that featured fresh denim and environmentally conscious fibers like cotton.

From bubble hems and beaded blouses to the return of the bumster, The Australian Financial Review’s fashion editor shares the highlights from the shows.

These collections encouraged playing with colors, mixing yellow and white gold, going sculptural and indulging in modern takes on the traditional strands of pearls.