Charles Jeffrey returned to Paris to remind us of something essential: menswear does not have to be restrained, silent, or proper. The Scottish designer presented his Fall/Winter 2026 menswear collection at Dover Street Market Paris, once again opting for the format that defines his creative practice best: performance. LOVERBOY has never treated clothing as a standalone product, but as an extension of the body, the night, and identity itself.
Masculinity is expanded and reimagined throughout the collection, free from rigidity. Tailoring—the backbone of the male wardrobe—appears to be intervened, fragmented, and reconstructed. Oversized suits merge into one another, double-layered jackets create unexpected volumes, and proportions shift, producing hybrid silhouettes that break with traditional British tailoring while retaining its essence. Scottish references reappear, but filtered through the controlled chaos that defines LOVERBOY: shredded tartans, softened tweeds, thick wools, and silks layered in looks that feel both structured and deliberately unruly. Patchwork dominates, highlighting a craft-driven, almost militant aesthetic far from industrial perfection.
Knitwear plays a starring role in the menswear line, injecting colour, texture, and warmth. Chunky jumpers, vibrant Fair Isle patterns in apple greens, yellows, and deep blues, and stacked layers turn dressing into a conscious exercise in excess. One jumper over another, scarves, sleeves tied across the chest, tights and socks piled high: the question is not “how much is too much?” but “why not more?” Accessories further underscore the playful, subversive character of menswear, from split beanies to sculptural animal-shaped hats and statement bags, all of which disrupt the outfits while keeping them surprisingly wearable.
Punk-British energy runs through the collection, from torn denim to altered shirts and garments designed to age with wear. Jeffrey embraces the idea that menswear need not stay pristine: it should crease, tear, and move with the body, and in that wear lies its beauty. The collection radiates London and UK club culture, a physical, almost sweaty energy that links directly back to LOVERBOY’s origins as a nocturnal, communal space where music, bodies, and fashion collided without hierarchy.
In a landscape dominated by sobriety and restraint, Charles Jeffrey offers the opposite: colour, humour, excess, and humanity. His menswear does not seek to appease or reassure, but to accompany, protect, and empower. Dressing becomes an act of creative resistance, queer identity, and expressive freedom. In the universe of LOVERBOY, to get dressed is still to defy, collectively and joyfully, and that defiance has never felt more necessary.
Have a look at the collection below:
