Pursuit of happiness: Menswear embrace exuberant designs for new fashion season

Models present creations by designer Dries Van Noten as part of his Spring/Summer 2025 collection show. It is his last showing, having announced his retirement last month. Photo: Reuters

The menswear fashion week presentations last month showed that clothes can indeed help boost one’s mood.

Watching the Spring/Summer 2025 runways, you can’t help feeling just a little happier – especially with all the bright colours, plus the razzle dazzle of opulent fabrics.