For men, while denim isn't going anywhere, it certainly hasn't been turning up as often in directional runway looks or in forward street-style. Dressy-denim, skinny-denim burnout is rumbling quietly, and while I doubt we'll see any replacement to its ubiquity any time soon, on point right now are two Acne collaborations.
I like the quiet rebellion of the unapologetically traditional pleat-front trouser re-worked in denim with a tapered fit, produced in collaboration with Fantastic Man magazine. Lanvin's forthcoming collaboration with Acne, including generous straight leg and tapered wide leg trousers in lighter weight denim, was previewed in part on the SS09 runway. A cocktail of genteel dress, boyish mis-proportion, utilitarian fabric blended with some Lanvin luxe (bets on a silk/cotton mix, anyone?) and a twist of French chic.
Acne x Fantastic Man
Acne x Lanvin