Thursday, May 15

look at the BOTTOM

Once again, it's time to talk about menswear on soVIPzone. I have to admit I may have a problem concerning clothing, it is what I think about a worrying percentage of the day. For one part I guess it is normal taking I will some day make my living in this industry, but on the other hand, thinking about trousers, shirts, scarves, hats and shoes for the most part of the day is probably not a good sign. Anyway, a few weeks ago one of my friends brought me to uni the H&M magazine, something I didn't know even existed. Although, truth to be told, it's nothing very special, there was a shoot in it about English style making a comeback for menswear. Ever since I laid eyes on those photos I haven't managed to stop thinking about tailored pants. Well, I submerged for the bizillion time in the Summer collections and found the greatest variety of trousers and, most importantly, bottom-do's.

From left: Perry Ellis Signature, Kris Van Assche, Fendi, Hermès, Costume National.
Tailored pants may sound like such a bore and old-fashioned, but they actually come in all colours and fabrics and have been added details to get adapted to current fashion.

From left: Fendi, Rag & Bone, last two: Paul Smith.
If tailored trousers are in, even more in are cropped pants. Get ready for some wacky sock displaying.

From left: first two: J. Lindeberg and Band of Outsiders.
If you already own the trendiest of trousers for the season, get them updated by rolling up their bottoms, just as you do with your blazers' sleeves.

All Gucci.
Cuffed bottoms are back too! There is nothing more English-like and elegantly classic as cuffed suit pants. Try wearing them just as casual trousers too.

From left: Duckie Brown, Kris Van Assche, Rag & Bone, Perry Ellis Signature.
Shorts come tailored too. And, of course, you'll find them cuffed and rolled-up as well. Try getting these effects with the pants you already own.

Something is clear: pants are not to touch your shoes. Get yourself a good assortment of colourful crazy socks and rock the look!

[Picture credit: Men.Style.com & HM.com]

I'm off.

18 comments:

Danz said...

Thanks for posting this. I'm trying to learn more about men's fashion and this is giving me some insight into current trends. I love the cuffed shorts and loafers look. More menswear posts please :D

WendyB said...

I like it!

María said...

I bought a pair in khaki the other day, and I love them! I always roll the bottoms up as you mentioned. It's chicer.

María said...

I bought a pair in khaki the other day, and I love them! I always roll the bottoms up as you mentioned. It's chicer.

Ray TETAUIRA said...

the only thing that may be a problem with shorts it's that u need absolutely gorgeous and thin legs !! but after u can easily rock and shine !!! cool

Winnie said...

Oh I love that olive-lime colour of that Hermes pair! Some very stylish looking trousers!

Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...

I wish more boys dressed like this at my school. I'm quite tired of crocs or flip flops with athletic shorts.

Samantha Smikle said...

Great minds think alike! I posted about this a couple days ago. Your post is amazing! Love the cuffed pant look equally--I do it with skinny jeans!

Coco's Tea Party said...

I can't stand the shoes (well I think they are fine on very stylish men, rock stars and gay men - but the average guy would look stupid in them) but all the pants are hot!

Adele said...

i love tailored trousers on guys! =]
hope your okay.x

Char Ruiz Manjarrez said...

I LOVE menswear posts! I had forgotten about some gray tailored shorts I bought last summer and this post totally remainded of them. Have to fish them out ot my closet. Adored the post

C.

julie mcclain said...

i used to work in tailored menswear and the british guys i worked with always wore their pants super slim and formfitting (sometimes hoving above the shoe) and the look was absolute perfection. it made the guys in the drapey u.s.-style dress pants look totally sloppy. viva la tailored pant!

atelier said...

I love those green-Hermès pants! They look really great!

julie mcclain said...

will do immediately! thanks!

Paul Pincus said...

Great post!

Alya said...

Since I have no men in my life other than my dad and brothers, I wish I could get them to wear some pants like these!

Carlo said...

Good job! :)

Lunette said...

Well written article.