I recently got in a debate with some of my friends that men’s fashion is much easier to navigate then women’s fashion: there’s much less silhouette to think about, less facets of a man’s physique, less styles to choose from, less trends as well….but I have to say, I am really enjoying where men’s fashion is heading right now.
On both the men’s and women’s runways this season and last we have seen a return to modestly featuring longer hemlines, more tailored looks, and all together a more pulled together fashion. When asked what is the most important thing about a guys look to me? I CAN NOT handle baggy pants; the four second moment it had is so far gone the dust it left in its tracks have settled. Maybe that’s why I love this more tailored, respectable look so much. That’s not to say there can’t be an edge to it, but I hate to tell you guys, butt crack is NOT an accessory.
That being said, one of my favorite shows to come out this season for men has been Junya Wantanabe who’s looks for men this season were equal parts nerdy school boy and cleaned up street punk. I loved the prints in the men’s sweaters and their stripes and paneled pockets (a definite edge). Over all, there was no a look in the show that I wouldn’t have pulled out and put on my (imaginary) boyfriend! Yay for the return of the well dressed gentleman!
Text Corinna Fabre
