Fast Track: The Hip-Length

Jacket A/W 21/22

Delve into gender-inclusive design by updating the
essential young men's jacket via leaner and shorter
silhouettes, nodding to the #gentleretro trend

Sofia Martellini
08.03.21 · 1 minute

Fashion East
 The hip-length jacket: why?
As # genderinclusive design moves beyond
pared-back styles, young men explore shapes
traditionally considered feminine, with leaner
and shorter styles coming into play. These
looks are a fresh alternative to the oversized,
streetwear-led silhouettes that have
dominated youth fashion over the past few
seasons.
Additionally, major industry influencers such as
Fendi and Jacquemus present short styles in
@cristtianbm Chelsea Grays Aamø Casting
their S/S 22 collections, setting the tone for
new menswear shapes in upcoming seasons.
Although fashion-forward consumers are
starting to adopt the # croppedjacket, the hip-
length jacket emerges as a more accessible
option. It subtly taps into the overarching trend
for # vintagefits that continue to appeal to the
youth shopper.

Jacquemus @iamderickk @asherbrunings

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 The hip-length jacket: why?
The neat silhouette is essential to add newness
to young men's fashion, as gender-inclusive
clothing usually looks to wider shapes as a
design solution. Styling with high-waisted
trousers can reinforce the shorter length
aspect of the jacket, creating a silhouette that
takes from the # gentleretro story without
losing commercial appeal.
Cater to the market's interest in transseasonal
pieces through mid-weight, sturdy materials
@Amine Fendi MANS
that range from twill to denim. Key seasonal
prints such as # newwave will generate desire
and move beyond the basics.
Drop : October-November 2021

Delores by Delores @william.franklyn.miller WGSN Original CADs/Flats