At New York Fashion Week, Jacques Agbobly carved out space for a different kind of masculinity, one that carries vulnerability as confidently as a sharp suit. The collection leaned on clean tailoring, fluid knitwear, and subtle references to his Togolese heritage, creating clothes that felt at once personal and universally modern, building a new frame for menswear, one that feels as raw as it is refined.

What makes Agbobly stand out is the way his work speaks the same visual language as today’s sneaker generation without being literal sportswear. The textures, layering, and ease of movement connect to the street-coded energy that fuels Nike, yet the narrative is slower, deeper, and rooted in craft. Where Nike drops hype-driven collabs, Agbobly drops memory, culture, and intimacy, a different kind of currency for a generation that wants both.

Take a look at Agbobly’s Spring/Summer 2026 backstage, captured by the lens of Hanna Bailey during New York Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!