On the Street......Short over Long, Tokyo
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Men wearing leggings under shorts, a very popular "look" in Tokyo right now.
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post a commentreally? I've been to Tokyo a few months ago, and didn't see men wearing leggings..maybe because of the cold weather..
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It works, he projects individual style & confidence
it was also a popular look in hong kong, back in october 2009.
i wonder that sort of shoes are also fashionable amongst japanese? very unusual for me, but cute... ~adella
Wow these look funky! I would love to make it over there to see these for myself!
Japanese... sometimes they really make it work, sometimes.. they don't.
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marvelous style! this is very japanese street chic. i love the layers. his blazer and loafers are gorgeous!
Good, I hope it stays there
Wow! This is look is kinda cool/edgy.
If leggings were popular here in Sydney, they would be permanently attached to my skin.
For some reason this guy can really pull it off, not sure about most men! x x
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What would you think of the men that wears leggings? He is studying Ballet? He is fashion? He is thinking about little else?
I like the look of tights myself. I would like to see it go far. My dad wear it.
This is a great look, why not for men too? The people of the Orient seem to be very comfortable with their sexuality and this is what makes them so worldly. Many would be quick to label these young men you've been featuring for the past week gay, and I will be the first to say "Wait, you are probably wrong". There is a very strong unisex thing happening in so many of these photos and I find it extremely sophisticated. Maybe these young people are the Kenzos or the Yamamotos of the future? I made a comment about fashion here kind of being stuck in a certain time line, but I think I'm going to retract this statement. The more I think about it, the more I think they are ahead of us. Much more youth oriented, or maybe this is what you've chosen to capture, or maybe this is what you've seen on the street more than anything.... The kids. They are sending a very strong message and I love it. I must repeat what comes into my mind when I see these photographs, joy! The joy of self expression through fashion. The colors, the outfits, the strong themes, the unisexuality, the utter beauty of it all.
They are incredible, love all the photographs Scott!
strange but true: I like it! maybe because I like these shoes and the pois shirt, so I appreciate the general look!
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As I think more on this look, I see it going so many different ways. One could make it more urban by pairing it with a dope cap or light straw short-brimmed fedora. Or one could make it preppy with a patterned silk scarf, thin tote and tasseled loafers. If you can't tell, I'm really loving this outfit.
Ah! I'm so frustrated with myself! I was totally going to try this with some leggings from American Apparel but I chickened out :(
Very Kenzo/Commes des Garçons but I still don't like this look. Even on women I have a hard time accepting the legging under a dress/skirt look, and seeing it on men hasn't changed my mind. I love the fitted layers of the top-half though.
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Mhhhh...maybe it's from here that Givenchy has taken inspiration for his Fw1011 man collection...or it's just the runway hitting the streets a season before?!?!?!
This is deeply silly.
I love the concept but not this version. I'm lovin' the polka dots ALOT! His shoes look great, too.
I love the look, especially the Afrofied neck piece, African no? I recently launched my footwear collection inspired the a pop beat box Ndebele tribe in South Africa, all made in Africa under thecanvasconcept.com/ blogspot/ facebook want to move collection into Tokyo yo :0
The shorts and leggings look unrelated to an exercise activity is not to my taste, and the sockless shoes make it look ridiculous.
I like that this man is utilizing what was in his closet for his upper half.
I really like that look (shorts+leggings)! Thanks for showing it to us :)
ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh i dont like that at all
i didnt like it on women and i still dont like it on men
I love this!
In england lots of girls adopt the idea of wearing tights under shorts and now men in tokyo are doing it too.. its brilliant.
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I LOVE Japan for their exemplary gender breaking street style!
He is wearing the necklace very nicely; it's in a sweet harmony with the polka dots of his shirt.
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I don't know about the leggings, but I do love he necklace he is wearing and the blue on black.
the yellow and green necklace is really awesome, provides superb contrast to the dark outfit. I also love the the telephone cables in the background - very interesting composition.
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Oooh¡¡ what a strange look¡
interesting, but not sure how i actually like this look. but definitely can see it more in Tokyo when compared to cities here.
i like how there are polka dots standing out from just small areas of the outfit :)
i'm impressed. he manages to look masculine and understated while looking unique. i'd wear it!
Not ready to wear leggings just as yet...
I like this look a lot! He looks great. Love the layering on the bottom. x
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Love the possibility to see what people are wearing around the world!
NO
this is horrible
Seattle bike messenger look for the past 8 years...
I love that look, especially what Ricardo Tisci did for Givenchy this season.
Jimmy
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very very cool...tokyo is great inspirations city
Cute! I love the polka dot cuffs of his shirt too.
And well, I think the beauty isn't just in Tokyo, Paris, or Sydney. So, why don't you come here, and take some pictures of us, in BRAZIL. And I have to say. I'm completly in love with your photos. They really inspire me. Ya, they relly do. And the way you do it. The simplicity an' sincerity. Well, I loved it. So, hope you will come once. Xoxo.
i absolutely love this.!
Lovin' the bottom half. The shoes are perfect for this look.Very witty.
i love it!
Great pic! Amazing outfit! Tipically Japanese. I was in Tokyo last year and I saw few guys with an alternative look!
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MEGGINGS! look 'em up, they are everywhere.
I never thought leggings on guys or leggings under shorts would work but, man, this really works. The proportions are so cool when the leggings and pants are the same color!
I love this!
...not only in Tokyo, I've noticed this trend also here in Milan..of course not on hetero men...
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like the polka dots
I like it!
I like this look but not when you can see the ankles, looks a lot better with boots.
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Wow, I thought only girls could pull this off, but this looks FANTASTIC on this man!
I like how everything is navy blue or black but the necklace is very colorful.
not working for me at all may be popular but doesn't make it right this is just awful
Well, it must be Ms Kawakubo's doings from the FW2010 show. I adore this look.
Haha, awesome.
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very cool look! i find european (and american) men much more conventional, so this could be fine inspiration for them.
im loving the subtle polka dots, oh my roommate and i love your blog
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im loving the subtle polka dots, oh my roommate and i love your blog
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O_O amazing! what's next?
Allanita
and just when i thought they were on their way out, the make it over to the other gender. im not sure yet if i like it or not, but definitely intriguing
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MILK.
and what a good idea too! come on Mr Men, work your wardrobes please.x
parre
I always wonder if this is weekend wear or going to work wear? Sometimes your environment dictates what you can wear.
i like this look, not to sure if every guy could pull it off but its certainly unique.
I would love to go to Tokyo. Shibuya Tower is one place I would deffinetly have to stop.
Lovely blog. and lovely photographs
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@anonymous 9.50
fully agree!
dont find this attractive at all
girls with nice bums... yes.
men with skinny legs... no.
Nice styling!
As mentioned above, this is essentially an appropriation of cycle courier chic. Doesn't work here however, certainly with thos shoes. Top half fine though.
No. Can't decide if it's because I'm sexist and think men don't belong in leggings or if it's that the proportions are difficult.
I am learning that slightly unflattering U.S.-style nutty kitsch (I know this look has a name in Japan but it's not coming to me right now...) is in vogue, while in Sydney, a flattering updated Euro-American classic look (like old Ralph Lauren) is emerging.
Here in Brazil no man would do that. Most of man are concerned to be seen as gay. Sad, but a big problem here in the interior. I guess in São Paulo the man are not that conservative.
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I know guys in NYC who've done that. Mostly I see a lot of women and girls (including myself) doing that... I seem to like it on guys more though!
It's not uncommon for some bike messengers I've seen to rock tights under shorts in colder weather. Because it carries a utilitarian connection, i.e. tights are more function than style, no one gives it a second thought.
What I find most interesting about this guy is how he's kept it masculine.
Was a very popular look in the NBA not too long ago as well: http://nbcsportsmedia2.msnbc.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060330/060330_NBA_Tights_vmed_7p.widec.jpg
dandy this guy.. love he's style!
What strikes me is the necklace/neckpiece he's wearing. I like how it stands out from an otherwise monochrome but textural outfit.
I just love his jacket and the detailing around the cuffs..
Tights are not pants. Learn it. Live it. Love it.
I'm not a fan of this look. Interestingly enough, I have seen young Asian men wearing tights and shorts like this, here in Southern California.
On bike couriers it's utilitarian. Here, it's fashion. I think you need utility and fashion in synthesis for an enduring trend. I think leggings took off with women because they allow us to simultaneously flaunt and cover our legs, and they also extend the season of lightweight dresses, skirts and shorts. I doubt leggings'll take off with men because men's legs aren't as sexualised as women's (the flaunt/cover part) and most men don't wear dresses or skirts. But plenty of men wear tights under their jeans in winter, tracksuit pants - a super-loose legging - and supertight stretch skinny jeans. If designers could accommodate these men then they'd be onto something.
He should change his hairstyle.
OK, I feel old-fashioned because I can't understand the two statements here, the informality of the tights/shorts, and the formality of the jacket and shoes. Um. The necklace is... odd.
I Just returned from a trip to Japan, and completely agree with Scott, This trend is huge
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It's interesting, I've seen this look on bike messengers in San Francisco on cold/rainy days (sans the db jacket of course). Is this form following function too? Perhaps...
It works! I generally like anything that makes you stand out from the crowd but atleast this is not an OMG (in a bad way) look.
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I've seen a similar but more masculine take on this in Chicago lately- mostly young "hipster" guys on bikes.
Tights under shorts is a cool bicycle messenger look. Or should I say bicyclist's look in cool weather.
I'm surprised ow well it looks with more formal attire, such as the jacket, shirt, and brogues the Japanese fellow is wearing.
I guess I will have to skip socks with this look ...
If I wear like that, would I look like a men then?!! hahahah..
here is my women look back then...
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Forgive my philistine associations, but this reminds me of men who go hiking with long underwear under their shorts.
If it weren't for the character on the road, I would've totally believed if you said this was in Brooklyn or So. CA. I love the fact that carefree and fun youthful outfits like this are roaming around Japan. It does look like a really androgynous outfit - I can absolutely imagine a female blogger sporting it as an OOTD.
not on men, not on women but it's better than bike shorts :-)
I love the Indian churidar pants as an alternative, long, soft and flowing. Toast Uk does a good line in them but they seem hard to find otherwise. Stock from India, via internet at least and in one shop I looked in only has them as part of a pair, the uninteresting part. Churidar need to be part of mainstream fashion right now!
Leggins just for perfect leggs.Probably i don't like leggins because it reminds me too much the 80's but i think that boy can wear it.Why not?
Been to Tokyo one month ago and I've seen so many men wearing leggings under shorts or 3/4 pants. I love the kind-of double layer it creates. I'd go with a pair of trainers though.
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i like this look, it give a great style
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Why not? I admire the Japanese style, especially that of the men. They step it up in terms of creativity and forward thinking.
This still looks a bit unusual to me, but this guy looks good
HEHE... nice... im glad men in tokyo can get away with all these metro sexual looks...they really r lucky!!
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this is the first shot from tokyo that i could live without. conceptually, i'm not opposed to the idea, but the execution needs lots of care.
I love seeing guys in leggings! I don't see this look catching on in the UK though
I'm doing my best to make them popular in Berlin too right now... or better for the last half year. But I've only seen one guy wearing leggings besides me so far.
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goofy looking. too many 'yes' men comment on this blog.
It's not reached Manchester yet!
manchester?im gonna wear it for u!!eheheh i saw then to sell at H&M!!Super Cool!!why not?we need to be different this day!!!its so many things looking "the same"!
Well.... i see many brazilian comments about this one.... first of all... no matter where u live..what u do... when ur bold ..u always find a way out the box... there are many possibilities and acceptancies for women..but when it comes to men... its all about suit.... and this is not cool anymore... there are many ways to wear the same garment.... sometimes we please more than others... but there is no such thing as wrong or right... fashion is language...so what r u tryin to say when u do this? women took their part by wearin mens clothe...so...even if im not into girl clothin on me.. i say...why not?..its not the case..but..once again...why not?
Ahum, in Tasmania guys go bushwalking like that!
Words fail to express how much I hate this look
I can't help but feel he'll go for a 10k run afterwards. A bit silly.
Leggings are just a must have for all the fashionable men and styles exuded are just simply incredible.
I had this conversation with my friend about Japanese men being more feminine. I think some of them are really brave to express themselves through fashion. I don't hate it or like it but think it's interesting
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the japanese really seem to make up their own rules--if there are any! it is very impressive. (i just love japanese design!) he looks great.
What's the difference between wearing leggings and shorts? Both are really the same. I wonder what psychological or social forces make men (and women) uncomfortable about this. Are we all THAT controlled by these simple and ultimately meaningless gender and social codes?
Bike messenger style since 1989 at least. Except for how the bike messenger style looks effortlessly cool and this guy looks like he could only be trying harder if the sun were shining.
No. Just...no.
I can't get behind this at all. It just doesn't look good for one. Secondly, he looks incredibly contrived. Most of you can talk yourselves into thinking that this is pleasing to the eye, but it just isn't no matter what angle you look t it from. This look screams of "look at me, look how avante garde I am, I'm so cool" . I'll pass.
there is a fine line between dressing like a woman and just wearing something to complement a outfit and I think he did a great job!!! he looks very good.
this look is popular for awhile in tokyo. Men's non-no featured this last fall.
Yes, this outfit does require thinking outside of the box. He is a nice looking man. But the top half of his outfit says adult and the bottom half says little kid. Creative, though.
I have been to Tokyo a couple of times (always in the winter) and i have noticed that Tokyo-ites love to layer short over long. Like they are still wearing their summer wardrobe in winter. Fashion in Tokyo is wonderful though isn't it?
but imagine him "slipping" those on in the morning. hahahaha.
This--the leggings under shorts--- is also popular among the hippies in the US...pacific northwest..
I LOVE this look. The layering is so interesting. The shape and tone of the outfit goes well together. The Japanese are so fashion forward, it's just a shame some people are not. If someone were to ask me what the next step for menswear is, I'd recommend a look at the Japanese.
now tick that, how about men in skirts? too daring, marc jacobs does it :)
i would love to rock this look in London, but not sure how it would go down.
Professional skateboarders and artists Mark Gonzalez and Jason Dill used to rock this during the winter months in New York while skating, a couple years back. They both have a fairly large fan base in Japan.
Supported! though too hot for summer,,, love the hint of color with the necklace and pattern break with slight polka dots*
Love the look! I've also seen it in Shanghai.
I used to see this 10 years ago in Tokyo under gramicci climbing shorts with a patagonia storm jacket and nike air mocs. Looked cool then in that utilitarian hiking way but I dont get the guy pictured, looks like Robin Hood or something.
I don't know what work more for me: if it's polka dots shirt, or these leggins under short, or this great jacket, or the necklase, or rather the confidence in this guy's face :) But it works!!!
Actually, I was paying more attention to his beautifully layered shirt-and-jacket. That little bit of polka dots just sparkles.
I love how these men seem to know exactly what looks they're able to "pull off". Wonderful, wonderful Tokyo fashion. <3
That's a really interesting look! I never thought guys would readily wear tights!
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I think he looks incredibly cool. For all those guys who want to try this and are nervous, I'd just say do it. I often dress like this in London and I don't look like a catwalk model, but people either ignore it or quite often compliment me. It feels good just to express yourself and stop with the censorship.
a men should look like a men and somehow attractive.
i dont see nothing here.
Luv he's sense of style cause he can be a man who were and rock leggings I will love that man in Puerto Rico have this individualism but they don't too Sad!
Personally, I really like the shorts/leggings look, and wear similar styles myself during cooler months.
i like it...
Wow. He looks cool. I believe the many other countries will dress like that man too. I know that lots of people knows that tokyo is one of the fashion capital in japan.
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