Sexy, as a concept in menswear, has spent years playing it safe. Smouldering but buttoned-up, mostly lurking behind crisp tailoring and unspoken stoicism. But in 2025, that’s changing fast. Men are unbuttoning both metaphorically and literally. The new menswear mood is confident, playful and refreshingly bold. Think drama over minimalism, sensuality over structure, and a deep V instead of a tie. Below, a definitive guide to the looks heating things up across red carpets, runways and real life.

Top Menswear Trends Bringing Sexy Back in 2025

1. Sleeveless Tops Are the New Sexy

Tanks, cut-off shirts, sheer knits — bare arms are having a high-fashion moment. Whether it’s a muscle tee at the Monaco GP or a sleeveless tux at the Met, the message is clear. Skin is in, sleeves are optional.

2. Men in Thigh-High Leather Boots

Historically coded as hyper-feminine, thigh-highs are being reclaimed by men with confidence and a flair for drama. Worn with tailored shorts, layered over trousers or styled with nothing else, they’re fashion’s newest provocation.

3. Brooches Over Ties

Not everyone’s a tie guy, and in 2025, that’s a good thing. Brooches are stepping in as the accessory of choice. Glinting, sculptural and often completely unnecessary. Which is precisely the point.

4. Tailoring Meets Skin

The sexiest suiting this year reveals as much as it refines. Unbuttoned blazers, low-cut vests and bare chests under sharp tailoring are challenging the traditional suit-and-shirt formula. Less banker, more heartbreaker.

5. Bright Colours and Bold Jewellery

Forget muted palettes and minimalist chains. This year is all about hot pink suiting, electric blues, stacked rings and unapologetically chunky necklaces. Loud dressing is no longer a subculture. It’s the moment.

6. Ear Accessories Are In

Studs, cuffs, pearls, chains — men’s ears are no longer being left out of the outfit. The best looks balance edge and elegance, often with a single statement piece that says, yes, I pay attention to detail.

7. Leather Jackets and Denim Still Hit

Some things don’t need fixing. The classic leather and denim combo remains sexy, but today’s iterations are cleaner, sharper and styled with intention. Think luxury biker rather than high school rebel.

8. Grey Hair and Heritage Stripes

There’s nothing hotter than confidence, and nothing says that louder than silver hair paired with heritage tailoring. Striped suits, crisp shirts and that unbothered salt-and-pepper energy. Unbeatable.

9. Oversized Jewellery Is the New Minimal

Minimalism is taking a backseat to full-blown maximalist accessories. Expect gemstone pendants, chunky chains, layered necklaces and enough rings to make Liberace flinch. It’s theatrical, and it’s thriving.

10. Texture Play Is the Hidden Weapon

Even in black and white, the new sexy lies in the mix. Sheer with matte, stripes with plain, leather with soft linen. Monochrome doesn’t mean monotonous when your fabrics are doing the flirting.