Skirts have become an emerging trend embraced by men, brave men might I add. Evident at London Fashion Week 2013, when JW. Anderson A/W collection, Not for girls certainly turned some heads.
And of course there is Kanye West when he donned a Givenchy skirt on his Watch the Throne tour, sorry Kanye, we really believe that skirts on men will never be mainstream- phew!
I figure it’s Beau Brummell’s fault. Still. He was an iconic gentleman in Regency England in the 1770s who is widely credited with introducing the modern man’s suit-and-tie. (Kudos to JT new song) There’s even a statue of him on Jermyn Street in London.
A man in a skirt however , is a great PR stunt as you will get instant attention, for example David Beckham’s 1998 look-at-me strategy- spotted in a sarong. Although our overall feeling towards the man skirt, is still more negative than positive. No doubt this garment requires huge **** to pull off, as it is a deliberate provocation, which also explains why it’s seen on catwalks in men’s fashion shows. To conclude the skirt is more of a shock statement in modern masculinity than a real-life clothing option!
