At Junya Watanabe MAN’s Fall/Winter 2025 show in Paris, the plaid trend made a bold return, with a collection that reimagines rugged masculinity and the outdoorsman aesthetic. Inspired by folk country music and the timeless imagery of the lumberjack, the collection combined classic buffalo plaid and Prince of Wales check patterns with contemporary, hyper-masculine silhouettes.
Models strutted down the runway in Levi’s denim jeans, plaid shirts, and cowboy hats, channeling a modern-day outdoorsman. A nod to both North American loggers and the urban hipster, the collection blended rugged workwear with dandy influences, such as leather trench coats and military-inspired outerwear.
Collaborations were key throughout, including Filson duffels, New Balance 471 sneakers, and boat shoes, which brought a functional, outdoorsy edge to the runway. Watanabe’s expert mix of classic workwear with high-end tailoring resulted in a collection that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking, perfect for the sophisticated, adventurous man.
Take a closer look at Junya Watanabe MEN’s FW25 collection in the gallery above.