Just when I thought I heard it all, Godfrey Deeny at FWD reminds me that I haven’t. In an article today about Milan’s newest runway looks, he points out that leggings were the theme at the Marni Men’s show. I was hoping that the skinny jean look for men would fade out, but to have it transfer over to leggings; oh say it isn’t so.
While certainly the model pictured from Marni’s collection looks pretty good in his burgundy colored leggings, how many guys do you know with the perfect legs to wear such attire (and make it look good)? I supposed in a sense it would be like wearing jogging pants, except a little tighter and a lot more stylish. Somehow I just can’t imagine this trend will take off, but then again I am sometimes surprised at what makes it from the runway into my own closet.
What do you think of this new trend for men?
Comments (4)
Leggings for men is not a new trend - one that's been around for years. It's time to get over the body image constraints and go for the comfort. Just wear them. Leggings are perfect casual wear for women AND men. Having worn leggings for years, I'm aware of people's comments both negative and very positive. After all, it’s not the leggings on the man but the man in the leggings. Everyone looks good in leggings and some people look great!
If more people, women and men, wear leggings then it will just be another apparel choice. At one time denim jeans were worn only by miners digging for gold. Now they are everywhere.
So never say never - when you do decide to wear leggings, choose a well made pair - not with cotton fibers that bag out over time but a high tech fiber that retains it shape. Go for the comfort and support. Leggings that go to the ankle look better than capri style that chop the leg. Plus the full length leggings support you from your ankle to your waist and give you an energetic lift. Laugh, Live, Love & Enjoy! Check out www.UnJeans.com
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Posted by RSM | January 23, 2007 1:07 PM
Posted on January 23, 2007 13:07
Halleluia! It's about time 'Men's Wear' escaped from Puritannical Boredom! I'm a straight single guy, and have been wearing 'leggings' for years-and would gladly wear them as street wear should people's perceptions loosen up a bit! Let's face it- leggings are just plain ELEGANT on healthy athletic folks. Marni's styles are truly a Must-Have!
Posted by Rich Hall | February 7, 2007 9:31 PM
Posted on February 7, 2007 21:31
I'm a 23 year old metrosexual male. I personally think leggings are a wonderful concept at that! I think females need to stop whining and feeling akward about men who want to wear leggings! "Gender is nothing more than a physical construct." It has nothing to do with what sex they are. Both men and women can and do actually percieve the world in similar ways. A man doesn't always like to wear heavy, thick and dark apparel. We too enjoy the luxuries of life like silk and nylon. Clearly a man that is well built and assertive like most men, but perhaps is better groomed and enjoys wearing leggings doesn't mean he is any less of a man. A man or woman is determined based on how kind, helpful and positive we are toward others, not what we eat, wear, sleep in, or how we act like outside of these pathetic gender roles created by society that something thought up as being the ONLY way. It simply doesn't work that way. Individuals are very complex living beings with mixed emotions, new developing feelings about ourselves and others, and our own need to be distinctive among others. In conclusion, open-mindedness and the ability to let change occur is not a punishment but a gift to express oneself and enjoy life on higher and newer levels. Judge not another and they won't judge you!
Now for all the men out there. Give it a try if you choose. Fear of rejection means you are dependent on what others think and want of you.
Please See: Calvin Klein Spring 2007 Collection: Leggings For Open-Minded Men!
Posted by Adam Kassur | March 2, 2007 12:02 AM
Posted on March 2, 2007 00:02
I'll try them! I think I have nice legs and my grilfriend thinks the same. So, why not? At least that's a change... we've not seen fashion changing in... 17 years, since the endings of 80's.
Posted by Rob | March 15, 2007 10:23 AM
Posted on March 15, 2007 10:23