Men’s Fashion Week AW26: A Photo Diary by Mathias Apap

Written by: Mathias Apap

Edited by: Henry Tuppen, Penelope Bianchi

Photography: Mathias Apap

Fashion week is always a whirlwind. The days and shows flash before your eyes at a frenetic pace and your memory of the festivities begins to blur.

A couple kisses passionately at night in front of a white vintage car, illuminated by streetlights. Both wear dark clothing, and the man has sunglasses and a leather jacket.

A person in a dark buttoned coat and wide-brimmed hat faces the camera, holding up both hands with peace signs. Their expression is intense, with slightly open mouth and curly hair partially covering one eye.

People with umbrellas stand in the rain on a city street, silhouetted against the bright sunlight. Leafless trees and tall buildings line the background, and raindrops glisten in the air.

A person in a black leather coat and sunglasses walks down a city sidewalk, holding several shopping bags. Buildings, parked cars, and other pedestrians are visible in the background.

Emerging from the eye of this tornado, and looking over the work, the weeks begin to piece themselves back together.

A man in a black beanie, sunglasses, and a leather jacket smiles while standing under orange lights. Another person sits in the background, partially obscured, wearing glasses and a dark hat.

Milan was highlighted by the quintessential showmanship of the Caten twins. DSquared2’s show and after party managed to break through the fashion week fog with a cherry on top in the shape of Hudson Williams’ runway debut.

A person wearing a “DSQUARED2” hockey jersey smiles with outstretched arms in a lively, dimly lit setting; photographers and bright flashes are visible in the background.

A blurred photo of models walking down a runway, wearing winter clothing and hats; the background suggests a snowy, mountain-like setting. The motion blur creates a dreamlike, dynamic effect.

A person wearing a red long-sleeve shirt with white lettering and baggy light-wash jeans stands indoors, holding a white handbag by their side. The scene is dimly lit with marble and dark surfaces in the background.

A black-and-white photo of a crowd at night. In the foreground, a person wearing a jersey with CATEN on the back faces away from the camera. People around them laugh, talk, and take photos. One person holds up a phone with flash.

A person wearing boots and a sports jersey is caught mid-air upside down, likely stage diving or crowd surfing at a concert, with outstretched arms and blurred hands visible in the dark background.

The road then took us north to Paris and into the world of Willy Chavaria. Damien Jalet’s choreography flipped my expectations of what a show should be on their head. This fostered a desire for experimentation, to shoot the show in a way that complimented its eccentricity.

A black-and-white photo of several people riding bicycles indoors, with spotlights shining and a large crowd watching in the background. The scene appears lively and energetic, with dramatic lighting and a sense of motion.

A model in a flowing dress and wide-brimmed hat walks on a runway in front of a white convertible car, with bright spotlights and an audience in the background. The image is in black and white.

A blurred black-and-white photo showing a person walking with a bicycle at night, surrounded by bright lights and indistinct motion, creating a sense of speed and movement.

A man in a light pinstripe suit walks outside at night surrounded by people; some are smiling and taking photos. The scene appears crowded and lively.

Obviously the shows stand out, but much of what makes these trips so magical are the moments of chaos dashing through town with friends- I tried to capture these beautiful moments as best I could.