Tom Ford Sparks Outrage with Bizarre Runway Show—Fashion Critics Are Furious and Confused.
So, men strutting down the runway in thongs? Yep, that’s now a thing—thanks to Tom Ford’s latest Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week. After women made thongs a staple of fashion, it seems guys are getting their moment in the (very) tiny underwear spotlight. Designer Haider Ackermann didn’t just nudge the envelope—he practically shoved it off the catwalk, blending daring male models in skintight thongs with luxe fabrics like silk, leather, and cashmere. The result? A fashion storm that’s got folks divided: is this bold seduction or just plain absurdity? Some are calling it a refreshing risk, others—well, let’s just say they’re not shy about calling out the “stupidity” of showcasing underwear as eveningwear. Makes you wonder… if men’s thongs become trendsetters, will boxers be the new “grandpa pants”? Dive into the details and decide for yourself. LEARN MORE
After women’s thongs became a familiar part of fashion, it seems men’s thongs may now be having their own runway moment.
Tom Ford’s latest collection took that idea much further, sending male models down the catwalk in tiny underwear while pairing the revealing pieces with luxury fashion.
The bold look quickly sparked debate online, as some critics couldn’t understand why underwear belonged on a runway.
- Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2027 show featured male models wearing tiny thongs.
- Creative director Haider Ackermann said he wanted to push the fashion house’s focus on seduction further and take more risks.
- The runway looks divided viewers, with some calling them daring fashion.
“This is not fashion; this is stupidity,” wrote one netizen.
Tom Ford’s launched men’s underwear in a very different place during Paris Fashion Week
The new look came from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, presented during Paris Fashion Week.
Creative director Haider Ackermann leaned heavily into the fashion house’s long-standing connection with seduction, but this time he pushed the idea of revealing clothing even further.
The collection mixed sharply tailored jackets and suits with silk, leather, cashmere, sheer fabrics, and extremely revealing pieces.
Some models wore low-cut tops, fishnet, and thigh-grazing shorts, while others appeared in tiny underwear that left little to the imagination.
The men’s thongs became one of the show’s most talked-about looks.
One male model walked in a pale pink thong underneath a brown crewneck sweater. He also carried a leather bag, with a luxury vicuña coat draped alongside him.
Instead of treating the thong as something hidden under an outfit, Ackermann made it part of the styling.
Haider Ackermann addressed the new men’s collection and revealed he wanted to push things further
Ackermann knew the collection would attract attention. In his statement about the show, he said, “Seduction is the pillar on which this house is built. This time I felt like pushing it further, closer to danger.”
He also explained that he was interested in the tension between showing the body and keeping something hidden.
“There is something deeply s*xual in the body that reveals itself without offering itself,” he wrote. He added that s*xuality could be quiet rather than loud and described freedom as something that could involve taking risks.
That idea shaped much of the collection.
The clothes did not rely heavily on prints or decoration. Instead, the cuts, exposed skin, and unusual proportions created the drama.
One review described the clothes as having a quiet confidence with an “undeniable s*xuality.”
Apparently, a thong was not the only revealing item on the runway.
Models also wore neon pink underwear, tiny white shorts, plunging necklines, sheer bodysuits, and daring cutout pieces.
Another male model appeared in an all-white outfit featuring a mesh vest, blazer, and tiny shorts that exposed his thighs.
The collection repeatedly played with the idea of showing more skin while keeping the rest of the outfit polished and luxurious.
Ackermann appeared to see experimentation as part of fashion’s freedom. “I told the team I want to continue this conversation. Let’s have joy – and take more risks – it makes us feel good — and alive,” he said.
Tom Ford’s runway videos quickly divided viewers, as some people questioned whether the tiny underwear should even be considered fashion
One person wrote, “Is this fashion or madness?” while someone else described the looks as “degrading” and added, “Can’t feel the art, sorry.”
Another critic wrote, “Put on some clothes!”
A separate commenter questioned whether the outfit could ever be appropriate outside a runway, asking, “Could I wear this to a baseball game or Wedding or a Funeral?”
Tom Ford lanzó nueva colección y decidió que el concepto “menos es más” se explique solo. 😂🔥 Hombres en tanga, nueva tendencia. pic.twitter.com/anFj4kwuxy
— Guido Zaffora (@GZaffora) October 1, 2026
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