The Top 10 Men’s Shows of 2022

As pandemic restrictions lessened on a global scale, the men's collections this year provided a plethora of eye-catching designs, show sets and locales.

The fashion show has come a long way since its humble beginnings in European hotels and ateliers, where designers hosted exclusive viewings for the fashion elite. With the rise of the internet and social media, collections are more accessible than ever, forcing designers to push the boundaries of their shows to stay relevant in the tidal wave of up-and-coming fashion.

The spectacle of fashion was on full display this year as luxury houses and emerging designers alike made a full return to in-person shows and presentations.

At a moment of unprecedented creativity in men's fashion and reflection on gender, runway shows have become more than just an outlet to present clothes. They have transcended to new heights, reaching larger audiences than before and pushing the boundaries to create an event with unpredictable theatrics.

But the judging criteria have also shifted. The clothes are important, of course, but now show venues, creativity, and the impact on culture as a whole are now all elements taken into account by the fashion crowd.

Celebrity impact also continues to reign — ranging from Celine shutting down two major streets in Paris with Blackpink member Lalisa Manobal arm in arm with V from K-pop group BTS to actor Jeff Goldblum walking and closing Prada's fall 2022 show — solidifying that the fashion arena is no longer only for the industry.

Despite all of this change, the excitement of seeing collections as they were intended remains — in sequence, depicting a story, and forecasting the direction of men's fashion for the next season and perhaps for seasons after that.

Here, WWD's top 10 men's shows of 2022: