Friday, January 22, 2010

Is the Man Skirt Officially in for Spring 2010?


H & M featured a number of daring looks in its Spring 2010 Men's Lookbook, including harem pants, but the one that stuck out the most to me was this pleated skirt. You might have been following the man skirt trend on Style Gourmand as I tracked it from its first appearance nearly two years ago on European runways. For awhile, there were a few daring men that appeared in skirts on The Sartorialist, but as quickly as the trend came, it seemed to disappear just as fast.

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Some designers have been trying to keep the trend alive, most notably Marc Jacobs , who has made the black kilt his own personal uniform. Phillip Lim, on the other hand, did not include man skirts in his first menswear presentation, but has not completely ruled out the idea: when asked if they might ever be featured in one of his future collections he replied,"Never say never." Price may be the limiting factor for those interested in designer man skirts like the one featured on Gilte Group from  Thom Browne for $1,288, but when H & M's mens skirt hits stores in a few weeks we will see whether it has been price or disinterest that has kept everyday fashionistos from showing a little leg.


10 comments:

  1. The men-skirt it's fantastic!!! i love it =D

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  2. yeah! I can't wait to see some fashionable men wearing it on the streets

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  3. I have worn skirts in public for a long time, its about time that it becomes a trend.

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  4. JPG's man-skirts (kilts) were awesome in his Fall 2010 show.
    I might design one for Afraeli. ;-)

    I love how you've progressed with stylegourmand btw.

    besos y amor.

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  5. Great this new idea with men's skirts. Hopefully it catches on.

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  6. Great idea. About time us men had some choice! However, I do not think it will take off unless other high street stores take it on and a few celebs are seen out and about in them!

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  7. it's up to the high street to promote them if not then it's a no go, unless some male celb's get in on tha act.

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  8. I would love to see man skirts. Women have been wearing mens cloths for many years. I believe it would be a wonderful change for men.I have wore skirts from time to time in the house and they r very comfortable to wear. Nice and cool for the male equipment. My wife hates the idea but if see saw other men in skirts on the street i think she would accept the fact that men look good in a skirt. I hate the fact that mens cloths has so little selection. women on the other hand can wear what ever the chose to wear , even buy mens cloths and thats ok with everone. I think its time for men to venture on in the new trends don't you.

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  9. I wear a skirt all the time when I am at home and a lot of the time at my work . It would be great if it became socially acceptable for men to wear them. Because they shore are a lot more comfortable than jeans or shorts.

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  10. Of course, I am wearing skirts every time, in public, at work, at concert and theater. Great and very comfy, no question. I don't know what others like to wear, I like skirted garments, and I know my body. I have not to run in a herd of sheep surrounded by dogs which watching what I am doing, I think I am in control of myself, I am in control of my life.being unique individual is the motto for me.

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