HOLD NYC Spring 2026

In this spring 2026 outing, HOLD NYC seeks to break with traditional male suiting and project a more comfortable, consumer-friendlier way for men to be styled and look professional. Holden Akerley projects a strong queer aesthetic into this spring 2026 collection.

That said, in 2025, with spring 2026 right around the corner, what is a queer aesthetic? As we have moved and embrace—well some folks—LGBTQIA+ culture and the lines between masculine and feminine silhouettes have become increasingly blurred, it is sometimes difficult to discern what a queer aesthetic looks like.

What was evident about the HOLD NYC spring 2026 collection was the bold color used with a variety of textiles and fabrics and that this collection was heavy—in a good way—with great separates. As in previous outings, this spring 2026 collection focuses on how stylish young men want to dress.

There is also a lot of bold colors in this spring 2026 collection. This collection is saturated with pastel blue and vibrant teal hues, pops of pink, touches of shimmer, flared shorts, and just a hint of retro-mod style knitwear, it’s a sexy menswear collection designed to be flaunted for the warmer and relaxed season ahead. And if you want to make a strong fashion statement that draws attention at every turn this collection is for you!!

If there was one drawback to this presentation it would be the Mount Everest steps that had to be climbed—and in my case conquered—to get to this showing. We all know that at times fashion is often created for the young at heart. However, in this outing, this presentation was for youthful energy. It took a lot of energy to climb to the fourth floor to witness the HOLD NYC spring 2026.

Luckily, it will not take that kind of energy to purchase this collection that dresses a variety of men at every jointure of their day. Let the gods be praised!!

—William S. Gooch