IM Men FW26 Shows the Beauty of the Unstructured
The collection, titled “Formless Form,” was a deep dive into what the brand calls “proper” dressing.
Summary
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Hosted at the 13th-century Collège des Bernardins, the IM MEN Fall/Winter 2026 collection titled Formless Form explores a new sense of propriety through unrestricted silhouettes that prioritize the natural drape of a single piece of cloth
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The collection features technical innovations like the heat-reactive Clay series that creates sculptural 3D shapes and the Dawn outerwear series, which uses artisanal dyeing to recreate the shifting colors of a morning sky
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Functional versatility is a core theme, highlighted by multi-way Kasuri woven jackets and playful leather accessories, including bags designed to mimic the silhouette of a standard paper coffee cup
Deep within the stone arches of the 13th-century Collège des Bernardins, IM MEN unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, “Formless Form.” This presentation was less a traditional runway and more a meditation on the “quiet presence” found in a single piece of cloth. It’s all about that feeling you get at dawn or dusk when you want to stand a little taller, translating that quiet, internal confidence into garments that flow and breathe.
The standout tech this season was the CLAY series, which uses a special heat-reactive fabric to create 3D, sculptural shapes that look totally different on the body than they do on a hanger. For those who love a bit of color, the DAWN outerwear was a highlight, featuring artisanal hand-dyed gradients that mimic a shifting morning sky. These pieces are designed for real life; many, like the KASURI woven jackets, are made from single rectangles of fabric that can be buttoned and draped in different ways to transform from a coat into a hood or a stole.
The accessories were just as clever, especially the TO GO bags that look exactly like leather versions of a standard paper coffee cup—a fun nod to the “functional beauty” we see every day. By using high-end wool from Japan’s famous Bishu region and reversible fabrics that flip from matte wool to shiny satin, IM MEN proves that you don’t need a rigid suit to look sophisticated. It’s about letting the material do the work, resulting in a look that is both effortless and intentional.
