I was funning 'ya Glooper -
now, give me a big grin-
I'll even go to church on Sunday to make up for that -g-
Wish I could show you the latest men's fashion shown in the LA Times today -
but they don't have a picture online-
Men! JUST FOR YOU!
a breast prosthesis!
FALL 2003
His and hers -- for him
By Michael Quintanilla, Times Staff Writer
Fellas, get ready to step back -- and step out
-- in time. It's that '70s show (flared pants,
tight shirts) for several menswear designers
who presented their fall-winter 2003-04
collections during Milan's five days of
preview shows that ended Thursday.
But the retro look didn't stop there; nods
went to the '60s British mod swinging styles
as well as '80s sportswear references -- and
combat looks were in the air with baggy
parachute pants and deconstructed military
bomber jackets. Those not thinking about
taking cover in a foxhole might well be
looking foxy in diamond crosses, opulent
watches and pointy crocodile shoes worn
with a classic business suit and shiny tie. You
know, that girlie-man banker's look.
Some designers are hoping you'll go for the
feminization of their collections with softer
silhouettes, scarves, sheer fabrics and, well,
pretty colors. Which brings us back to our
retro analysis: Next season's clothes have one
foot in the past and the other maybe in a
stiletto.
In case anyone missed all the ladylike touches, designer Vivienne
Westwood even had her male model put on a breast prosthesis and
fill out a bra in a tight turtleneck. On another guy, she put a beret,
pleated skirt and knee-high socks.
Miuccia Prada likes her man in skinny ties, psychedelic print shirts
and peg-leg pants three inches above the ankles. Tom Ford
revisited the '70s with a Gucci collection that included hip-hugging
flared trousers. Dolce & Gabbana sent out their men in warrior
chic fatigues. And the design duo Viktor & Rolf used themselves as
models to show off their playful top-hat printed jackets and slacks. |
