Trends and seasons
Men's style trends to watch in 2027
By sneakersInn team · Updated
The men's style trends to watch in 2027 are mostly continuations of what has been building through 2025 and 2026: relaxed tailoring, wider and straighter trousers, slimmer low-profile sneakers alongside chunky ones, knitwear worn like shirts, earthy and rich colours, African prints in everyday outfits, and a stronger move to buying fewer, better clothes. These are our reading of where things are heading, not certainties; take what suits your style and skip the rest.
| Trend | What it looks like | How to try it |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed tailoring | Softer, unstructured suits and blazers | An unlined linen or cotton suit |
| Wider trousers | Straight and wide legs, pleats | Straight-leg chinos with a slight break |
| Slim sneakers | Low-profile, thin-soled sneakers | A slim suede or leather low-top |
| Knitwear as shirts | Knitted polos and knit tees | A navy knitted polo |
| Earthy and rich colours | Brown, rust, olive, burgundy, cream | One earth-tone piece with neutrals |
| African prints daily | Prints beyond Fridays and events | A print shirt with plain trousers |
| Buy less, better | Capsule wardrobes, repairs, resale | Replace one worn piece with a better one |
Relaxed tailoring
Suits and blazers are getting softer: less padding, unlined jackets, natural shoulders. It suits Accra's heat perfectly. See linen suits and how to wear a suit with sneakers.
Wider and straighter trousers
After years of skinny fits, straight and wide legs have become standard, often with pleats. They pair with chunkier sneakers and loafers. See how to wear cargo trousers.
Slimmer sneakers
Alongside chunky sneakers, slim, low-profile styles with thin soles have returned, influenced by vintage training and football shoes. See retro runners.
Knitwear as shirts
Knitted polos, knit tees and fine cardigans worn in place of woven shirts. See the polo knit.
Earthy and rich colours
Brown is the new navy for many: chocolate, rust, olive, burgundy and cream. They look excellent on dark skin. See best colours for dark skin.
African prints every day
Prints are moving from Fridays and events into everyday outfits, mixed with plain modern pieces. See Friday wear.
Buying less, better
More men are building capsules, repairing and reselling. See quality vs quantity.
How do I follow trends without wasting money?
Add one trend at a time to a classic base, choose versions that go with what you own, and skip trends that don't fit your style. See how to find your personal style.
Questions
Are chunky sneakers going out?
Not entirely; they're sharing space with slimmer styles. See how to style chunky sneakers.
Which trends work best in Accra?
Relaxed tailoring, knitwear as shirts and linen, because they suit the heat.