Inside the vaulted nave of the historic Collège des Bernardins in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, IM MEN presented their Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, titled “Formless Form.” The collection explores “the essence hidden within formality,” achieving this through the various sculptural forms, seen throughout.
There were distinct series within the presentation, starting with CLAY. These pieces were designed using a special heat process allowing sculptural forms to be created with a single piece of textile, resulting in unexpected sculptural silhouettes. DAWN was one of the two outerwear series, created to capture “the beautiful, fleeting moments found in changing skies.” Using artisanal dying techniques, these bright and bold pieces, with stunning three-colour gradation details, were for the man who needs some colour in their cold-weather wardrobe. The KASURI series used a traditional weaving technique that combined boldness with intricacy. The technique uses four types of yarn, in varying shades, creating richly-textured designs, allowing for the wearer to have versatile styling options. Wool was a big focus in two of the brand’s series, with FRONT BACK focusing on the distinct textures on each side, while everything from the SELVEDGE WOOL series was crafted from a supple wool, produced entirely in Bishu, Japan.
The through-line of the collection was pulled into the accessories, with large pleated bags done in a supple leather and mini leather bags inspired by takeout coffee cups, highlighting the “functional beauty of everyday objects.”
The collection proved that a relaxed silhouette can be just as sophisticated as more rigid forms.
See the collection below.
