In the words of the legendary, late Giorgio Armani: “I think we can certainly say that in recent years tailoring, as a genre, has never been out of style.” A committed creator of suiting, Mr Armani presented endless tailored propositions across both menswear and womenswear during his lifetime, imbued with a timelessness that transcended style phases or trends. Proof? The fashion homage to Armani at Vogue World 2026: Milano, which saw several models walk the runway wearing variations of Armani tailoring.

A portfolio of his mastery, each look differed in cut and silhouette, flourished with varying details: single- and double-breasted jackets, slouchy and straight-leg trousers, curved and notched lapels, among them. Adriana Lima wore a particularly striking ensemble in pinstriped fabric from autumn/winter 1993, which looked both enduring and contemporary against the backdrop of the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Armani suits on the Vogue World 2026: Milano runway.

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Vintage suits, like the one worn by Lima, set a blueprint for modern tailoring. Because few things can provide inspiration for the future quite like a style relic of the past: brands will often take apart a pre-loved piece to observe its construction and replicate aspects of its design, while many creative directors have access to extensive archives, from which they can pull references and research.

“In a brand with the legacy of McQueen, it takes a while to learn the codes. In each collection so far, I’ve done something slightly different in order to understand certain periods of his work. Now, with this one, I want to go to the next level,” McQueen’s Sean McGirr explained ahead of his spring/summer 2027 London show, which featured directional house suiting made in partnership with longtime McQueen collaborator (and Alexander McQueen’s own tailor) Huntsman of Savile Row.

Toteme autumn/winter 2026.

The Row autumn/winter 2026.

As the spring/summer shows roll on, expect to see plenty more hot takes on suiting, which will influence the subsequent trends cycle and trickle down when these looks hit stores early next year. In the meantime, if you’re on the lookout for tailoring right now, the current market has been shaped by the autumn/winter shows that debuted in February and March. See: Toteme’s slim-fit suits crafted from stretch wool, a healthy serving of brilliant trousers courtesy of The Row, Jonathan Anderson’s new takes on the maison’s historic Bar jacket, and a sculptural Bottega Veneta jacket cut in a silhouette inspired by the label’s Cabat bag, complete with an lapel.

Given the access to quality materials and expert artisans, designer brands and heritage labels – like those on Savile Row, who specialise in made-to-measure – excel in the tailoring department. But with this high spec, comes high price points. With this in mind, several contemporary and high-street brands have made their contributions to the tailoring landscape, supplying iterations in full-weight fabrics and fabric blends, in an array of cuts. It can be harder to find an off-the-rack style that delivers, which is why it’s important to focus on the fabric and the construction.

Vintage retailers (online and in-store) are awash with excellent suits – sometimes, the men’s sections are the best – so don’t hesitate to get something tailored if the material and silhouette are great but the hemlines or sleeve lengths aren’t quite right.

Multiple team members are on the hunt for suiting to upgrade their autumn wardrobes – scroll on for a snapshot of the tailoring brands that we’ve bookmarked.

Silk and Satin Tuxedo Jacket

Wool and Mohair-Blend Canvas Wide-Leg Pants

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