2021 saw its first fashion week of the year with menswear’s fall ’21 season. The showings (which ran quickly from Milan to Paris with a Pitti Uomo that is still rolling out) were more virtual than ever, as lockdowns, virus variants and vaccine distribution further complicate a return to normalcy. The season still had excitement, though — it was just less in the front row and more of what was actually on the runways or in the look books. Here, 10 trends from the virtual fall ’21 menswear season that will shape the coming fall and winter: 1. Cozy socks It’s no secret that the pandemic created a big moment for socks. And still, the availability of and excitement for truly directional foot coverings never really materialized — until this season. Puffs of cloud-like knitted materials poked out from plenty of shoes for fall ’21, from loafers to ankle boots. Cozy socks and loafers at Fendi fall ’21 men’s. CREDIT: Courtesy of Fendi Cozy knits, including oversized socks, at Dries Van Noten fall ’21 men’s. CREDIT: Courtesy of Dries Van Noten 2. The return of the dress shoe The hard-soled men’s dress shoe was already on its return to the runways a year ago, with a little extra something to
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