Oscars Men's Suits Inspire Tailored Fashion Trends

Designers showcase a range of stylish suiting options for women on the Fall 2026 runways

Mar. 17, 2026 at 7:06pm

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The men's formalwear at the 2026 Academy Awards caught the attention of fashion editors, who were struck by the cool, unexpected tailoring and accessories like oversized corsages and brooches. This has inspired a renewed interest in women embracing tailored looks, with designers presenting a variety of sleek, precise, and elegant suiting options for the Fall 2026 season.

Why it matters

The Oscars red carpet is a major fashion event, and the men's suiting choices this year have sparked a conversation about how women can also express their personal style through tailored formalwear, moving beyond the traditional prescribed look of a feminine gown. This aligns with a broader trend of women challenging gender norms in fashion and seeking more individuality in their red carpet choices.

The details

Standout men's looks included Pedro Pascal's classic white tuxedo shirt and black trousers with a Chanel corsage, Michael B. Jordan's all-black Louis Vuitton ensemble with a high-collared jacket, and Colman Domingo's gray Jacquemus suit with metallic pinstripes. The after-party looks continued the suiting trend, with Paul Anthony Kelly in a brown velvet Brunello Cucinelli blazer and designer Conner Ives wearing his own notched-lapel suit over a turtleneck with a paisley cummerbund.

  • The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Pedro Pascal

An actor who wore a classic white tuxedo shirt and black trousers with a Chanel corsage to the Oscars.

Michael B. Jordan

An actor who won Best Actor for his role in Sinners and wore an all-black Louis Vuitton ensemble with a high-collared jacket to the Oscars.

Colman Domingo

An actor who wore a gray suit from Jacquemus with metallic pinstripes to an Oscars after-party.

Paul Anthony Kelly

An actor who wore a brown velvet blazer from Brunello Cucinelli to an Oscars after-party.

Conner Ives

A designer who wore his own notched-lapel suit over a turtleneck with a paisley cummerbund to an Oscars after-party.

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What they’re saying

“It made us think: why are men still having all the fun with tailored formalwear in 2026? There's so often a prescribed look for women at these major awards shows that hits its apex on the Oscars red carpet.”

— Camille Freestone

The takeaway

The men's suiting choices at the 2026 Oscars have inspired a renewed interest in women embracing tailored formalwear, with designers showcasing a range of sleek, precise, and elegant suiting options for the Fall 2026 season. This aligns with a broader trend of women challenging gender norms in fashion and seeking more individuality in their red carpet choices.