What did street style look like a decade ago? As we get ready for the spring 2017 men’s season, we’re going back 10 years to see what stylish guys were wearing on their way to and from the fashion shows. A lot has changed since then—designers have moved around, so most brands have new creative directors, and men’s clothing has definitely gotten a bit looser (though it might be tightening up again). Back then, shows were spread across four fashion capitals, plus Pitti in Florence. Now, only Milan and Paris—and good old Pitti—still have dedicated menswear weeks.
A lot has shifted in these 10 years. Virgil Abloh has passed away and is deeply missed. Alessandro Michele left Gucci in Milan for Valentino in Rome. And while Matthew Foley still has bleached blonde hair, he’s swapped Milanese sprezzatura for Thom Browne’s slim take on the gray flannel suit. Otherwise, not much has changed. This year is another World Cup year; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still showing off their style, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be capturing all the action off the runway.
Take a walk down street style memory lane and see what still looks good—and, even better, what doesn’t. Time flies when you’re having fun.
Florence: Models showed their support for the World Cup at Pitti Uomo. We’ll likely see the same excitement during the spring 2027 season, as England faces Croatia on the second day of the fair.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: These days, it’s hard to find a Phil Oh photo of Alessandro Michele without his “Techno is my boyfriend” hat, but back then, the designer was all about Gucci.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne. This season, they’ll be hosting a Public School presentation in the City of Light from June 25-28.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: In 2016, Matthew Foley was all about Emporio Armani, Moncler Gamme Bleu, and Converse. Today, he’s most likely in a Thom Browne skirt suit. What hasn’t changed is his bleached blonde hair.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Ten years on, Mobolaji Dawodu’s personal style remains a rare constant.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Chitose Abe. The Tokyo-based designer still presents her Sacai collections for men and women in Paris.
Photographed by Phil Oh
New York: “Memorize the name Miles Chamley-Watson now. This well-dressed gentleman is an Olympic fencer who walked in Rochambeau’s show this season, Public School’s last, and will appear at the Rio Olympics this summer on the U.S. fencing team. He’s a man who can do both,” wrote Steff Yotka in 2016. She was onto something—these days, Watson is a Vogue favorite, modeling for Vogue World in Paris and in Hollywood.
Photographed by Phil Oh
London: A$AP Rocky leaving the JW Anderson show, where he not only sat in the front row but also announced a special collaboration with the designer. The two remain close friends; A$AP is now a regular at Dior.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: A month after this photo was taken of Dwayne Wade at Dior Men, he signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Photographed by Phil Oh
London: At this Coach show away from home, held at Lindley Hall, almost all the guests carried some kind of dinosaur accessory.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: The last time Chloë Sevigny attended the menswear shows was for Kenzo’s spring 2017 show. Could we see her return this season?
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Paris: It’s not Paris Fashion Week without a Michele Lamy sighting.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Street stylers love Gucci. And they still do.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Designer Yoon Ambush at the Louis Vuitton show.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Florence: Models pose for a photo.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: A street styler wears a Supreme soccer jersey. Japan hosted the 2016 FIFA World Cup.
Photographed by Phil Oh
New York: Rocky Xu (left) makes one of New York City’s favorite matcha drinks in 2026—R.
Photographed by Phil OhRocky’s Matcha. You can find it at Raf’s and Happier Grocery, two favorite spots among the fashion crowd.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: In 2016, La Double J by JJ Martin was just a one-year-old shopping site. Today, the brand has grown into a lifestyle and fashion label that regularly appears in Vogue, Architectural Digest, and more.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Marc Goehring wears Faith Connexion pants.
Photographed by Phil Oh
New York: Hanne Gaby Odiele looks perfectly casual and off-duty in New York City.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: Gilda Ambrosio remains a favorite of Phil Oh. It’s easy to see why.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Ten years later, Luka Sabbat is still the coolest person around.
Photographed by Phil Oh
New York: These days, you’ll find Isaac Miller behind one of Gen Z’s favorite TikTok accounts, @isaaclikes_. There, he interviews your favorite celebrities, designers, and influencers about their favorite restaurants and places around the world, among other topics.
Photographed by Phil Oh
New York: Before Noah Johnson became Highsnobiety’s Editor in Chief, he was at GQ, where he became Global Style Director, always on the lookout for new trends.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: We need these shorts and Hood By Air’s “Never Trust a Vogue Girl” shirt right away!
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Paris: Model and friend of Raf Simons, Jonas Glöer, was wearing Prada long before the Belgian designer joined the Italian fashion house.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: In 2026, under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Fendi presents men’s and women’s collections together.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Caroline de Maigret has always been a Chanel girl.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: Takeji Hirakawa remains one of our favorite menswear dressers to this day, even when he repeats outfits.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris: And the same goes for Yu Masui. Vogue’s Nicole Phelps said in 2023: “Pick any street style photo of Yu Masui and it would belong on a Best of the Year list. Few people have as much irreverent fun with clothes as this Japanese journalist; this outfit, which he chose for the Junya Watanabe show in Paris in September, proves it.”
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: The spring 2027 menswear season will be Will Welch’s first not as a GQ editor, but in a new role working for Pharrell Williams.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: In 2015, Natasa Cagalj, “the Central Saint Martins graduate with a first-rate résumé,” was appointed creative director of Ports 1961. By the following year, the streets of Milan were filled with colorful tassel skirts like the one pictured above.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan: Moschino’s spring 2017 menswear show featured an all-star lineup including Miranda Kerr, Stella Maxwell, Taylor Hill, and a then 19-year-old Hailey Baldwin.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Florence: Jenny Walton at Pitti Uomo.
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New York: Back when the Big Apple had a menswear week, models rode to shows on their skateboards.
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New York: Jenna Lyons, then the executive creative director of J.Crew.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Street Style Rewind What Stylish Guys Wore to the Spring 2017 Menswear Shows covering beginner to advanced insights
Beginner Questions
1 What exactly is Street Style Rewind
Its a look back at the outfits worn by fashion editors buyers and influencers outside the Spring 2017 menswear shows It focuses on realworld style rather than what was on the runway
2 Why should I care about what people wore to a show from 2017
Spring 2017 was a major turning point It marked the peak of normcore fading out and the rise of looser fits bold patterns and ugly sneakers Its a goldmine for understanding current trends
3 Were the outfits from 2017 very different from today
Surprisingly no The basics are very similar but 2017 had more raw denim chunkier sneakers and a heavier focus on layering lightweight jackets over hoodies
4 Is this just about expensive designer clothes
Not at all The best street style mixed highend pieces with affordable basics Its about the attitude and fit not the price tag
Intermediate Questions
5 What were the most popular silhouettes for guys in Spring 2017
The dad jean was king Cropped trousers showing the ankle were huge paired with either chunky sneakers or loafers Oversized outerwear like a long trench or wide bomber was a must
6 What specific colors and patterns dominated the street style photos
Bold clashing patterns were the trend Think plaid trousers with a striped top or floral prints on shirts and jackets The key colors were muted pastels washedout black and a lot of offwhite and beige
7 What was the 1 accessory that every stylish guy seemed to wear
A crossbody bag Not a backpack but a small often boxy leather or nylon bag worn across the chest It was both practical and a statement piece Sunglasses specifically small