• A Louis Vuitton perfume and an Acne Studios bag have become status symbols for men this year.
• The pieces evoke quiet luxury and are widely praised for being high in quality.
• Pieces from Aimé Leon Dore and Hermès are also popular in 2026.
If you're wearing Aimé Leon Dore or Acne Studios while reading this, it's not a coincidence.
The two brands are behind some of the most coveted luxury pieces of the year, from colorful cotton sweaters to luggage-style leather bags.
Men are especially big fans of the above and have dubbed them status symbols for 2026, alongside other expensive, quiet-luxury pieces they love.
Here's a closer look at those items, which signal wealth and style to everyone who sees them.
