Vogue Business SS27 Menswear Report: Size Inclusivity Stalls as Extreme Body Ideals Dominate Runways
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Amy Francombe
Summary
Vogue Business analyzes size inclusivity across the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear shows in Milan and Paris, finding that size representation remains largely static with straight-size casting dominating. The season is marked by increasingly polarized body ideals, including hyper-muscular "protein chic" physiques influenced by looksmaxxing culture and the return of ultra-slim "slender man" silhouettes. Out of 2,741 looks across 64 shows, the report examines how brands are (or aren't) expanding size ranges, revealing a fragmented landscape where genuine inclusivity efforts coexist with extreme body trends.
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· 3 pulledSize representation on the runway this season was defined by a more fragmented set of ideals.
Alongside the continued dominance of straight-size casting, there was a sharp focus on extreme physiques across the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear shows.
Out of the 2,741 looks presented across Milan and Paris, only...
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