Words by By Giuliana Salomone | Photography by Audrey Gallagher

New York Men’s Day Winter 2025:

A Vision of Classic Reinvention

Men’s fashion takes center stage at New York Men’s Day with two returning menswear talents and four new emerging designers. The event provides a special dedicated platform for unisex and menswear designers during New York Fashion Week, which historically highlights primarily womenswear.

Words by By Giuliana Salomone | Photography by Audrey Gallagher

New York Men’s Day (NYMD) returned for its 23rd season, offering a bold vision of menswear and gender-fluid fashion for Fall/Winter 2025.

Hosted at Location05 near Hudson Yards, this season’s event showcased six designers, each bringing their unique perspectives to contemporary fashion. With returning talents A. Potts and Sivan alongside first-time presenters Hold NYC, Joseph McRae, Max Esmail, and Peak Lapel, the collections highlighted a fusion of classic tailoring, experimental silhouettes, and sustainability.

Sperry, marking its 90th anniversary, served as the event’s footwear sponsor, emphasizing a shift towards modern, expressive styling beyond its traditional aesthetic.

A. Potts: Futuristic Utility Meets Classic Tailoring |

Fall/Winter 2025 at New York Men’s Day

Designer Aaron Potts unveiled a sophisticated yet utilitarian collection that seamlessly blended genderless futurism with timeless tailoring. A rich palette of grey and black set a refined foundation, while cheetah prints, mineral-washed textures, and bold stripes added visual and textural intrigue. Poncho-cut layers brought movement and fluidity to the looks, as models took turns walking the runway as they remained gathered in a striking formation at the end of the runway, showcasing the collection in its entirety. Sustainability played a key role in Potts’ Fall/Winter 25 collection, with all knitwear crafted from Merino wool and patterned pieces utilizing eco-friendly digital printing techniques.

Sivan NYC: Welcome to Hotel Sivan |

Fall/Winter 2025 at New York Men’s Day

Drawing inspiration from the diverse characters one might encounter in a hotel lobby, Sivan’s Winter 2025 collection embraced classic menswear with a contemporary twist. Designer Jack Sivan played with tailored elements, updating them with looser fits and practical layering. “The challenge became making these three mini collections seem cohesive as one big collection,” Sivan noted, referencing his inspiration from gala guests, travelers, and hotel staff. His designs, rooted in historical tailoring, successfully merged tradition with modernity.

Hold NYC: A Queer-Centric Après-Ski Aesthetic |

Fall/Winter 2025 at New York Men’s Day

Hold NYC transported audiences to the ski slopes with a collection inspired by the vibrancy of queer nightlife. Bright pops of chartreuse and blue accented each look, which balanced après-ski elegance with bold, off-the-slopes styling. “All my collections are a love letter to New York City and queer nightlife,” said designer Jack Holden. Locally sourced fabrics reinforced the brand’s dedication to supporting NYC’s fashion industry, creating a line that felt both nostalgic and refreshingly current.

Joseph McRae: Celebrating Individuality Through Design |

Fall/Winter 2025 at New York Men’s Day

Joseph McRae’s Winter 2025 collection championed authenticity and personal expression. Stylist Icy Alexander emphasized the importance of individuality, encouraging designers to stay true to their creative vision. “Whoever the stylists and designers are out there, just be authentic. Your authenticity will go far, don’t try to mimic anyone,” they advised. The collection reflected this ethos, embracing bold silhouettes and sculptural shapes that defied convention.

Max Esmail: The Edge of Office Wear |

Fall/Winter 2025 at New York Men’s Day

Max Esmail introduced a collection that redefined office attire with an edgy, leather-forward approach. Leather-on-leather suits, hooded ensembles paired with loose slacks, and tweed suits styled with spiked hair embodied a rebellious take on traditional workwear. Peacoats with frayed edges added a touch of deconstruction, encapsulating Esmail’s ability to balance sophistication with subversive energy.

Peak Lapel: A Modern Reclaiming of Preppy Style |

Fall/Winter 2025 at New York Men’s Day

Peak Lapel set the tone for its presentation with an immaculately dressed jazz band, reinforcing a vision that reimagines preppy aesthetics. Designers Jack Milkes and Breanna Genter, both students at Parsons School of Design, sought to modernize traditional menswear by making it unisex. Classic elements such as ties and structured blazers were updated with contemporary cuts, creating a collection that felt both familiar and refreshingly new.

Sperry: A New Chapter in Footwear |

As the footwear sponsor, Sperry used NYMD as a platform to showcase its evolution beyond the traditional tan boat shoe. The brand’s new direction embraces color, pattern, and texture, aligning with the innovative spirit of the featured designers. This shift reflects a broader trend in menswear, one that moves away from rigid conventions and embraces inclusivity and accessibility.

New York Men’s Day Fall/Winter 2025 was more than just a showcase of fashion; it was a celebration of storytelling, craftsmanship, and the evolving landscape of menswear. By blending historical influences with contemporary sensibilities, each designer contributed to a vision of fashion that is both rooted in tradition and fearlessly forward-thinking.

Discover some of our favourite guest looks below celebrating menswear, unisex, and emerging fashion of all shapes and sizes.