Men In Skirts

[Pricciao]

sorry, it's from zimbio.

 

[eugenius]

Klaus Nomi, Joey Arias & David Bowie (all in Mugler) from SNL. Insert ALL the good Smilies here (src: Out Magazine's FB page)

BTW:if anybody's interested, here's a link with a clip, which is blocked on my computer..Very cool story
http://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2013/03/22/joey-arias-my-saturday-night-live-bowie

 

[heelscatchfire]

I saw an image once of a young man in really baggy basketball athletic shorts and this sort of resembled a skirt. I think that is a good way to incorporate this trend without going all the way with it in a society where its not deemed appropriate. I for one, am all for men in skirts, if done well.

 

[eugenius]

^^I think that's the thing about the whole men-in-skirts look: there's a very fine line between "done well" and "done not-so-well." I've either seen it either look really great or look really silly, with practically no gray area in between.

 

[John_M.]

Comfort is a BIG part of fashion no matter what style(s) we are discussing. So if you don't feel comfortable wearing or trying a certain trend or style, you're not going to like it as much. That's why I said I would prefer long skirts or maxi skirts because those would be the ones I'd feel most comfortable in. I also would prefer denim skirts since most of my outings are mostly casual. If I could freely wear whatever I want, I'd surely would wear a long jean skirt different from all the average jeans I wear.

You shouldn't say that hommes shouldn't try the skirt look just because some can look completely awkward. That's like saying a trend shouldn't be tried by us regular folks only because one or two celebrities can wear it best. If nobody believed a male could wear a skirt and look and feel comfortable and stylish, then we wouldn't even bother trying to make it even remotely chic. I at least find some fashion value in a male sporting a skirt. I don't care even if it's an athletic skort that hommes try to make stylish- this CAN be made stylish on a male. There are still just too many different factors as to why this can't eventually made into something wearable and trendy for us males. And I think until we get over those factors, skirts for men isn't going to catch fire among all or most of us fashionable males.

 

[fashionista-ta]

^^I think that's the thing about the whole men-in-skirts look: there's a very fine line between "done well" and "done not-so-well." I've either seen it either look really great or look really silly, with practically no gray area in between.

In real life, I don't think I've ever seen it not be fine. Right out of the gate you know the guy's gonna have to have balls to even try it ... and that means it's gonna work.

 

[vivi27]

I think that G-Dragon from Big Bang is someone who can wear skirt and look really awesome. If you don't know who G-Dragon is or what Big Bang is, well Big Bang is a South Korean music group and G-Dragon is the leader. He's quite well known as a fashionista.

These 2 pictures below are from Harper Bazaar's Korea August 2012

These last 3 were taken when he performed

all pictures are from oddnessweirdness.blogspot.com/

 

[softgrey]

^^love those shots...!

i don't think this was ever posted here...
givenchy ad...
it's kind of killer...

B)

vogue.it

 

[softgrey]

video-
Selon Desir by Greek choreographer Adonis Foniadakis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzWjWloM3o0

all the men and women wear the same style of skirt in various fabrications...
i think it works really well...

 

[eugenius]

^^Very cool, indeed B)

Dior Homme, FW04..where are the other skirts from this collection? I remember seeing 3 or 4 models.

(src: Pinterest user Tiaan Schutte)

 

[Phuel]

There's a time and place for men in skirts.

Obviously, certain countries and cultures wear skirts-- or an equivalent, like sarongs or kaftans, born out of practicality. Kilts are probably the most masculine versions of the skirts.

As for all the fashion versions... Yeah, I think as a creative statement within the context of fashion, they're fine and make a statement. I just don't care to make a statement with wearing something so impractical. Westwood and Gaultier's take on the classic kilt has always been beautiful-- even Hedi's floor-length kilt is graceful and gruffly beautiful, because they remain masculine to me, but it's still for a certain time and place, and not everyday wear. But that image of Bowie and company in those skirts look so foolish to me, because they just look like women's skirts. And as beautiful as Simon Nessman is, putting him in a mini or clingy sheath dress just looks fetishistic and nothing else. I mean, a man in a kilt, or a sarong (when he's somewhere in the Pacific) looks appropriate. But when he's in the streets of NYC and he's wearing a mini, or a clingy sheath dress/skirt is just foolish-looking and impractical. I would need to sit in a certain manner so my crotch isn't exposed; My bulge would be prominent all the time if I'm wearing a clingy skirt; a pencil skirt would limit my movement... Just so damn impractical. That's why women took to pants so quickly, because they wanted the practicality, why would men want to burden themselves with wearing a skirt, other than to make a statement? To each his own of course, but I'll pass.

 

[softgrey]

had a funny chat with my dad about men in skirts throughout the years...
priest vestments, monk cassocks, ancient greek and roman tunics, japanese kimonos...

he went to school in a seminary in Sicily so he's quite familiar with the concept...
they all wore the vestments and the big hat...
if i can find a pic to scan i will post it here...

 

[Patricia 89]

i personally wouldn't quite go for a guy who's wearing a skirt to be FASHIONABLE... but considering how many photos there are out there about it, it may be a trend, but i dont think the majority of guys would go for it, would they?

 

[Pricciao]

we should make a campaign about it, like Brad's Chanel number 5. hard pushing it, and it will work!

 

[Naen]

I really wish I could see more men embracing skirts in this day and age on a daily basis, over the pants or not... When done right, I find it very attractive. *Pencil skirts, or any kinf of tight skirt definitely aside.

 

[Phuel]

had a funny chat with my dad about men in skirts throughout the years...
priest vestments, monk cassocks, ancient greek and roman tunics, japanese kimonos...

he went to school in a seminary in Sicily so he's quite familiar with the concept...
they all wore the vestments and the big hat...
if i can find a pic to scan i will post it here...

Priest's vestment is actually just a long voluminous robe, isn't it? I think they're so regal and stately, very masculine and commanding; the way the hem swings when in motion is poetic. And the priests always look as if they're gliding just above the ground-- very magical. I remember seeing a Gaultier tuxedo in the vestment design when I was very little and completely fascinated by it. Now I appreciate Gaultier's amazing sensibility for balancing the masculine with the feminine.

Kimonos and kendo pants create such a strong, graphic design within the context of their tradition and art that it has completely transcended fashion's classification of "skirt". But, ceremonial garments aren't exactly practical for everyday where.

One of my ex wore a kilt once that belonged to his dad. It was a bit small on him since he played college football, but, oh boy-- it was very sexy. A masculine man with great legs in a kilt, who wouldn't love that?

Sometime when I'm wearing a belted great coat, or a belted knee-length coat, it does feel like a dress/skirt to me, but also feels like practical protection since part of my legs are covered but because of the opening-- or slit, I can move freely. For me though, a fashion skirt looks so much sexier, lovelier and just more beautiful on a woman than it does on a man. I mean, I just can't get over how silly Bowie and company look in those skirt suits-- with their matching stockings! Looks too drag for my taste.

 

[Chanelcouture09]

How very apt for this discussion -

Male train drivers in Sweden have found a novel way to work around a shorts ban during the summer months - by wearing skirts.
Drivers on the Roslagsbanan line north of Stockholm are required to wear long trousers or skirts to work and shorts are not allowed.
As a result, a dozen workers have been working in skirts to keep cool during the summer months when temperatures in their cabins can hit 35 degrees.

Train company Arriva has said they have no problem with men wearing skirts, saying the uniforms represent their company, no matter the sex of the person wearing them.

‘Our thinking is that one should look decent and proper when representing Arriva and the present uniforms do that.
'If the man only wants [to wear] a skirt then that is OK,’ Arriva communications manager Tomas Hedenius told local newspaper Mitt I.
‘To tell them to do something else would be discrimination.’

It can get really hot on the trains,' driver Martin Akersten, 30, told newspaper Aftonbladet.
'A skirt is nice and trousers are too hot.'
'Today a man in his 40s collected his uniform skirt, but other than that it's mostly us youngsters,' he added.
Arriva has announced that there will be a meeting in September to discuss future rules on uniforms - so for summer 2013, it seems to be skirts or nothing.

*Dailymail.co.uk

 

[tangerine]

Those look fine, but to me the fellow on the right looks more like a waiter than a train driver.

If I were Arriva, I'd be more concerned with his shoe/sock choices than the skirt/shorts issue, but maybe that's just me.

 

[softgrey]

awww...they look cute!

 

[Ianastar]

Cute. I love guys in skirts. Well mostly kilts, but these guys look really cute